Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen

Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen

Asheville Bakery providing Asheville and the surrounding area with baked goods, snacks, confections,

Janice Bowles Dillon passed away in February of 2013 from a Glioblastoma Multiforme brain tumor. She was the mother (of Debbie) and grandmother (of Catherine) of the co-owners of Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen. Anyone who received the gift of meeting Janice knows that she was one of the most kind-hearted people to ever live. In 1954, Janice won the title of Cotton Picking Queen of Blythevil

25/05/2023

Orange Cranberry Spice Shortbread will be back at the Flat Rock Farmers Market today at 1790 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock, NC from 3:00-6:00. I will also have Cheese Kicks, Cheese Bites, Scottish Shortbread, Raspberry Shortbread, Chewy Ginger Cookies, Breakfast Cookies and Chocolate Chip Cookies. I look forward to seeing there.

07/03/2023

šŸ“¢šŸ“¢šŸ“¢ATTENTION ALL MILLS RIVER FARM MARKET SUPPORTERS!!
The Mills River Town Council meeting, in which our market's permanent home will be decided, has been move from 6:30pm on March 9th to **5:30PM**.

Please come and wear yellow šŸ’›as a visual sign of support!

If you cannot make it to this meeting but still want to support, please reach out to the council and express such. See link (click the names on the left to find contact info):
https://www.millsriver.org/181/Mayor-Town-Council

12/05/2022

Come out to the Flat Rock Tailgate Market on Thursday from 3:00-6:00 at the Pinecrest ARP Church, 1790 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock, NC 28792 for asparagus, spinach, arugula, cucumbers, radishes, kale, strawberries, turnips, olive oil, coffee, bread, jams/jellies, pot pies, quiche, Vermont Maple Syrup, dog treats and crafts.
I will be there with Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Raspberry Shortbread, Scottish Shortbread, Chewy Ginger Cookies made with gluten-free flour and Cheese Kicks.

Photos from Flat Rock Farmers Market's post 05/05/2022

I will be at the Flat Rock Tailgate Market today(Thursday) at Pinecrest ARP Church, 1790 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC from 3:00 to 6:00 with Cheese Kicks, Scottish Shortbread, Raspberry Shortbread and Chewy Ginger Cookies made with Gluten-free flour.

Abc Smart Cookies 27/01/2022

Itā€™s one of my favorite times of the yearā€¦Girl Scout Cookie Time! You can order from our good friend, Izzy Innes and have them shipped to you.

Abc Smart Cookies Smart Cookies is an easy way to manage and promote your Girl Scout Cookie business.

02/12/2021

Come out to the Flat Rock Holiday Market at the Pinecrest ARP Church, 1790 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC on Thursday, December 2nd from 2:00-5:00 to shop local and enjoy the beautiful weather. Iā€™ll be there with Cheese Kicks, Scottish Shortbread, Raspberry Shortbread, G-F Chewy Ginger Cookies and a new item, Orange Cranberry Spice Shortbread. I look forward to seeing you there.

29/10/2021

Come out to the Mills River Farmers' Market on Saturday from 8:00-12:00 at the Mills River Elementary School to celebrate with our Thanks for a Wonderful Market Season! We will have Spiced Cider, Scottish Shortbread and Baguettes with Roasted Pepper Cheese Spread for you to enjoy at the Demonstration Kitchen. 60 lucky shoppers will win a prize as they enter market. Come in Costume. Treats will be given out by vendors plus there will be a photo booth for family selfies.
You can stock up on meats, eggs, broccoli, cabbage, kale, tomatoes, bread, grits, olive oil, coffee, tea, pickles and so much more.
Iā€™ll be there with Cheese Kicks, Raspberry Shortbread, Peach Shortbread, Scottish Shortbread, Chewy Ginger Cookies, Double Chocolate Cookies and three GF optionsā€¦Breakfast Cookies, Oat Chocolate Cookies and Chewy Ginger Cookies.

22/10/2021

Come out to Mills River Farmers' Market on Saturday from 8:00-1:00 to shop local, hang out, listen to music and join us as we support Joe & Linda Brittain. Vandele Farms on Cedar Creek has donated a pig and Pit Master Elliot Moss of Buxton Hall BBQ is smoking it. You can pick up BBQ and 2 sides for $15.00. To go plates will be available between 11:00-1:00 while supplies last. Proceeds go to Joe & Linda as they navigate Joe's cancer treatment.
Iā€™ll be there with some of your favorites and two new itemsā€¦G-F Lemon Cookies and Peach Shortbread.

Photos from Mills River Farm Market's post 16/10/2021
08/10/2021

Come out to the Mills River Farmers' Market on Saturday from 8:00-12:00 to shop local. You can find eggs, meat, fresh produce, coffee, olive oil, bread, microgreens, pickles, jewelry, jam, jelly and so much more, I will be there with Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Scottish Shortbread, G-F Chewy Ginger Cookies, G-F Breakfast Cookies, Double Chocolate Cookies, Cheese Kicks and Cheese Bites.

06/10/2021

Squeal šŸ– it from the rooftops! We are hosting a BBQ benefiting Joe and Linda Brittain as they walk through Joe's cancer treatment.
šŸ· The famous pitmaster of Elliot Moss will be smoking a pig, as well as generously donating the sides!
šŸ· Swing by market on October 23rd to get a plate for only $15! Market is from 8 to noon and serving goes from 11 to 1pm.
šŸ·Get your advance ticket by scanning the QR code on the picture OR visiting www.vandelefarms.square.site/ and going to their shop page. This assures you will get your plate while supplies last! You can also purchase tickets the day of at the market booth. We can't wait to see you there!......

30/09/2021

Iā€™ll be at the Flat Rock Farmers Market today from 3:00-6:00 with Chewy Ginger Cookies, G-F Breakfast Cookies, Pecan Sand Tarts, A Touch of Lemon Shortbread, Raspberry Shortbread, Cheese Kicks and Cheese Bites. Come out to shop for local fresh produce and so much more.
Location: Pinecrest ARP Church
1790 Greenville Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28792

Photos from Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen's post 30/07/2021

Come out to the Mills River Farmers' Market on Saturday from 8:00-12:00 to shop local for fresh produce, fish, beef, pork, eggs, peaches, berries, pickles, tea, coffee and so much more. Iā€™ll be there with Cheese Kicks, Chocolate Walnut Shortbread, Pecan Sand Tarts, Raspberry Shortbread, GF Breakfast Cookies, Lemon Jumbles, GF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pound Cake.

04/07/2021
Photos from Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen's post 22/05/2021

Mills River Farmersā€™ Market 8:00-12:00 Saturdays at Mills River Elementary School.

12/05/2021

I am looking forward to the Mills River Farmers' Market this Saturday. Hopefully this gas situation will be resolved by then and you can come out to shop. I will be there with Protein Cookies, which have about 4-5 grams of protein per cookie. Itā€™s Dairy-free and made with Gluten-free flour. Itā€™s a little bit crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Iā€™ll also have Cheese Kicks, Scottish Shortbread, A Touch of Lemon Shortbread, Raspberry Shortbread, Chewy Ginger Cookies and Oat Dark Chocolate Cookies.

Photos from Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen's post 07/05/2021

Come out to Mills River Farmers' Market to shop for yourself and for Motherā€™s Dayā€¦Saturday from 8:00-12:00 at Mills River School, 94 School House Road, Mills River. Weā€™ll have 21 local vendors. You can buy fresh produce, bread, eggs, meat, Micro Greens, Maple Syrup, plants coffee, seafood and more. Iā€™ll be there with Cheese Kicks, Scottish Shortbread Hearts, Raspberry Shortbread, Lemon Jumbles, Chewy Ginger Cookies, Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Cookies and Single Breakfast Cookies. I look forward to seeing you there.

Photos from Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen's post 02/05/2021

Thank you for coming out to the Mills River Farmers' Market yesterday and supporting local businesses. It was a beautiful day to shop and visit with vendors and friends.
This week we celebrate teachers with Teacher Appreciation Week and our Moms with Motherā€™s Day. With that in mind, here is my menu for the coming week and market day on Saturday, May 8th:
Cheese Kicks, Heart Shortbread Cookies, Raspberry Shortbread, Chewy Ginger Cookies, Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Cookies, Lemon Jumbles and Big Single Breakfast Cookies.

Photos from Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen's post 30/04/2021

Mills River Farmers' Market opens Saturday, May 1st at Mills River Elementary School, 94 School House Road, Mills River, NC. I will be there along with 22 other vendors. Iā€™ll have Cheese Kicks, Scottish Shortbread, Pecan Shortbread, Chocolate Chip Shortbread, Raspberry Shortbread, Breakfast Cookies, Chewy Ginger Cookies, Oat Dark Chocolate Cookies and Dairy-free/Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies. I look forward to seeing you there!

28/04/2021

Mills River Farm Market

Opening Day: May 1
Hours/Location: Saturdays through Oct. 30, 8 a.m. -12 p.m. at Mills River Elementary School on 94 Schoolhouse Road
Website: facebook.com/MillsRiverFarmersMarket
SNAP/EBT Retailer with Double Dollars Program

Mills River Farm Market Mills River Farm Market is a tailgate market in Western North Carolina.

Photos from Confections of a Cotton Pickin' Queen's post 30/03/2021

Last call for goodies while they last. I have one of each: Raspberry Shortbread $10, Scottish/Easter Shortbread $8, Cheese Kicks $8, Pecan Sand Tarts $8, Chocolate Chip Shortbread $8 and Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Cookies $6.

My Story

Janice Bowles Dillon passed away in February of 2013 from a Glioblastoma Multiforme brain tumor. She was the mother (of Debbie) and grandmother (of Catherine) of the co-founders of Confections of a Cotton Pickinā€™ Queen. Anyone who received the gift of meeting Janice knows that she was one of the most kind-hearted people to ever live. In 1954, Janice won the title of Cotton Picking Queen of Blytheville, Arkansas and the title of Miss Memphis, Tennessee before going on to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant.

Confections of a Cotton Pickinā€™ Queen is owned and operated by Janiceā€™s only daughter, Debbie. The recipes that she uses are ones that Janice knew and loved (and some of them were even passed down from her). Confections of a Cotton Pickinā€™ Queen is Debbieā€™s way of honoring Janice while doing something she is passionate about. Janice loved to feed people, a trait that was passed down to her daughter. Since Debbie loves to bake, it seemed a fitting tribute to name the business in her honor.

Where to Find Me:

January through March

Videos (show all)

Telephone