Sweets and Treats

These festive holiday treats are perfect for family gatherings. From delicious dips to scrumptious confections, these offerings are available at local eateries

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK

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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK
A scrumptious pimento cheese ball coated in crushed pecans and crispy bacon, surrounded by Ritz crackers.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK
Mini croissants stuffed with a mixture of dried, sweetened cranberries, and slivered almonds

THE GOOD EARTH JUICE AND SALAD BAR
inside FIESTA
With its beautiful red colors, this Holiday Cherry Slab Pie is perfect for Christmas. Make it as decorative as you’d like and top with a delicious warm icing.

NEWK’S EATERY
This veggie tray is loaded with gorgeous, nutritious fresh veggies and is served with scratch-made ranch dressing.

CAKE
Bite-size vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of decadent cream cheese icing. Adorned with metallic and pearl dragees, sprinkles, and a shimmer of edible luster dust.

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DOE’S EAT PLACE
This spinach and artichoke dip is rich and creamy, perfect for holiday parties.

MISS KAY’S
These individual quiche are perfect for brunch or lunch. Each morsel is perfectly balanced with spinach, ham and cheese.

MISS KAY’S
White chocolate and peppermint dipped pretzels are a staple for holiday gatherings.

THURMAN’S FOOD FACTORY
These marinated duck tenderloins are stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeño peppers and wrapped in bacon.

BUTTER BAKERY
This confection perfection is a pumpkin loaf drizzled with cream cheese icing and topped with walnuts.

TRIO’S DINING
Perfectly cooked fried chicken seasoned with thyme and drizzled with honey. The skins are an utterly addictive snack.