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Thistledown Scottish Treats Authentic Scottish baking, handmade in small batches. Traditional recipes โ€ข Rich flavours โ€ข No shortcuts
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๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Thistledown is at VA Mountain Home today! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟHiya! I will at the James H. Quillen VA Mountain Home Farmers...
10/15/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Thistledown is at VA Mountain Home today! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟ

Hiya! I will at the James H. Quillen VA Mountain Home Farmers Market from 10:30mโ€“3pm and I've got a packed table waiting for you. ๐ŸŒธ

Today's menu:
๐Ÿฎ Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€” a tender date sponge with a rich toffee sauce, made to be warmed and enjoyed at home
๐ŸŒพ Flapjacks โ€” certified gluten free oats with dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, all held together with a homemade caramel
๐ŸŽ Apple Flapjacks โ€” the same as our regular flapjacks, but with dried apples and apple pie spices
๐Ÿช Classic Shortbread โ€” a lovely buttery bite of classic Scottish shortbread. Simple, perfect, timeless.
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Tablet โ€” Scotland's beloved candy with a rich caramel flavour that melts on your tongue
๐ŸŽ Apple Empire Biscuits โ€” two shortbread biscuits sandwiched with apple sauce preserves, finished with royal icing
๐ŸŠ Jaffa Cakes โ€” orange sponge, chocolate ganache, orange marmalade from Mountain View Farms and chocolate frosting, finished with a Callebaut chocolate drizzle
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin Treacle Slice โ€” A fall twist of the classic Treacle (molasses from UK) Slice with a shortbread crust

๐Ÿ“ Bldg 160 Lobby, Lamont St & Veterans Way, Johnson City, TN โ€” today, 10:30amโ€“3pm

Come say hello, take home a wee taste of Scotland, and I'll see you again on the other side of festival season! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŽโœจ THISTLEDOWN SCOTTISH TREATS is at the Apple Festival in Erwin for day two โ€” October 3, 8am-8pm! โœจ๐ŸŽBringing real Scott...
10/03/2026

๐ŸŽโœจ THISTLEDOWN SCOTTISH TREATS is at the Apple Festival in Erwin for day two โ€” October 3, 8am-8pm! โœจ๐ŸŽ

Bringing real Scottish baking straight to East Tennessee โ€” come say hello and taste something you won't find anywhere else at the festival!
Here's what's waiting for you:
Classic Shortbread โ€“ buttery, crumbly, the Scottish classic
Pumpkin Spice Shortbread โ€“ classic shortbread with cozy fall spice
Apple Spice Shortbread โ€“ shortbread with warm apple spice flavor
Empire Biscuits โ€“ shortbread cookies sandwiched with apple preserves, topped with icing
Pumpkin Treacle Slice โ€“ tastes like pumpkin pie with a Scottish twist
Flapjacks โ€“ a cross between a granola bar and an oatmeal cookie (not the pancake kind!)
Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€“ rich, moist date cake soaked in toffee sauce
Jaffa Cake โ€“ chocolate orange shortbread
Classic Scottish Tablet โ€“ a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish sugar candy
Wh***ey Tablet โ€“ classic tablet with a wh***ey kick

Thistledown is all about bringing authentic Scottish flavors to our community, and festival days are our favorite days! Come find us, grab a bite, and bring a wee taste of Scotland home with you ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‚
See you there!

๐ŸŽโœจ THISTLEDOWN SCOTTISH TREATS is at the Apple Festival in Erwin โ€” October 2-3, 8am-8pm! โœจ๐ŸŽBringing real Scottish baking...
10/02/2026

๐ŸŽโœจ THISTLEDOWN SCOTTISH TREATS is at the Apple Festival in Erwin โ€” October 2-3, 8am-8pm! โœจ๐ŸŽ
Bringing real Scottish baking straight to East Tennessee โ€” come say hello and taste something you won't find anywhere else at the festival!

Here's what's waiting for you:
Classic Shortbread โ€“ buttery, crumbly, the Scottish classic
Pumpkin Spice Shortbread โ€“ classic shortbread with cozy fall spice
Apple Spice Shortbread โ€“ shortbread with warm apple spice flavor
Empire Biscuits โ€“ shortbread cookies sandwiched with apple preserves, topped with icing
Pumpkin Treacle Slice โ€“ tastes like pumpkin pie with a Scottish twist
Flapjacks โ€“ a cross between a granola bar and an oatmeal cookie (not the pancake kind!)
Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€“ rich, moist date cake soaked in toffee sauce
Jaffa Cake โ€“ orange sponge cake with chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream, and orange marmalade from Mountain View Farms
Classic Scottish Tablet โ€“ a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish sugar candy
Wh***ey Tablet โ€“ classic tablet with a wh***ey kick
Apple Wh***ey Tablet โ€“ tablet with apple and wh***ey flavor

Thistledown is all about bringing authentic Scottish flavors to our community, and festival days are our favorite days! Come find us, grab a bite, and bring a wee taste of Scotland home with you ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‚
See you there!

๐ŸŽƒ Thistledown Scottish Treats at Hogsmeade Market at the Jonesboro Pumpkin Festival! ๐ŸŽƒI'm tucked into a wee alcove off t...
09/19/2026

๐ŸŽƒ Thistledown Scottish Treats at Hogsmeade Market at the Jonesboro Pumpkin Festival! ๐ŸŽƒ

I'm tucked into a wee alcove off the alley with a full spread of Scottish treats today โ€” come find me!
Here's what's on the menu:

Classic Shortbread โ€“ buttery, crumbly, the Scottish classic
Pumpkin Spice Shortbread โ€“ classic shortbread with cozy fall spice
Apple Spice Shortbread โ€“ shortbread with warm apple spice flavor
Empire Biscuits โ€“ shortbread cookies sandwiched with raspberry preserves from Berry Ridge Farms, topped with icing
Pumpkin Treacle Slice โ€“ tastes just like pumpkin pie, in bar form
Flapjacks โ€“ a cross between a granola bar and an oatmeal cookie (not the pancake kind!)
Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€“ rich, moist date cake soaked in toffee sauce
Jaffa Cake โ€“ chocolate orange shortbread
Classic Scottish Tablet โ€“ a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish sugar candy
Wh***ey Tablet โ€“ classic tablet with a wh***ey kick
Apple Wh***ey Tablet โ€“ tablet with apple and wh***ey flavor

Come say hello and grab a taste of Scotland out here in Johnson City! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ

09/12/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Thistledown is at the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival TODAY! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟ

Hiya Hendersonville! Come find me at the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival today, 9amโ€“5pm! ๐ŸŽ‰ Come have a sample, have a blether, and take home a wee taste of Scotland. ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ“ Find us by Nana's Lemonade and the Demonstration Cove!

Just a wee peek at what's on the table today:
๐Ÿฎ Sticky Toffee Pudding
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Tablet
๐Ÿฅง Mince & Treacle Pies
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Macaroons..and so much more! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

I cannot wait to meet you all โ€” see you out there! ๐Ÿ’š

Thistledown Scottish Treats โ€” handmade with love in Johnson City, TN

09/12/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Hendersonville, TN โ€” are you ready?! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟ

Thistledown Scottish Treats is coming to the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival this weekend and I cannot wait to meet you all! ๐ŸŽ‰ If you've never tried authentic Scottish treats before, this is your moment. Come find me, have a sample, have a blether, and take home a wee taste of Scotland.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, September 12th โ€” 9am to 5pm
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, September 13th โ€” 9am to 4pm

๐Ÿ“ Find us by Nana's Lemonade and the Demonstration Cove โ€” come say hello!

This weekend's menu:
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Macaroons โ€” a traditional Scottish sweet made from potato candy rolled in colourful sprinkles and dipped in chocolate. Uniquely Scottish and absolutely delicious.
๐Ÿฎ Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€” a tender date sponge with a rich toffee sauce, made to be warmed and enjoyed at home
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Tablet โ€” Scotland's beloved candy with a rich caramel flavour that melts on your tongue
๐Ÿฅƒ Wh***ey Tablet โ€” everything you love about tablet, with a wee dram worked right in
๐Ÿฅง Mince & Treacle Pies โ€” wh***ey-soaked dried fruit and rich black treacle together in one pie. Two Scottish classics, one perfect bite
๐ŸŒพ Flapjacks โ€” certified gluten free oats with dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, all held together with a homemade caramel
๐Ÿช Classic Shortbread โ€” a lovely buttery bite of classic Scottish shortbread. Simple, perfect, timeless.
๐Ÿ‹ Lemon Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread meets bright lemon zest and candied lemon in the best possible way
๐Ÿซ Chocolate Orange Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread packed with chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and orange zest
๐Ÿช Empire Biscuits โ€” two shortbread biscuits sandwiched with raspberry preserves from local Berry Ridge Farm, finished with royal icing

Middle Tennessee, I am so ready for you. See you this weekend! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ’š
Thistledown Scottish Treats โ€” handmade with love in Johnson City, TN

๐Ÿ“ธ A huge thank you to the talented Brittani Reynolds of The Gilded Mirror for the beautiful photo!

09/06/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Day Two of Celtic Fest at Tipton Haynes โ€” come find us! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟ

Hiya! Day two is here and I am back at Celtic Fest at Historic Tipton Haynes in Johnson City, TN today until 4pm! If you missed yesterday, today is your chance to enjoy treats I learned to bake in Oban, Scotland! ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, September 6th โ€” 8am to 4pm

Today's menu:
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Macaroons โ€” a traditional Scottish sweet made from potato candy rolled in colourful sprinkles and dipped in chocolate. Uniquely Scottish and absolutely delicious.
๐Ÿฎ Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€” a tender date sponge with a rich toffee sauce, made to be warmed and enjoyed at home
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Tablet โ€” Scotland's beloved candy with a rich caramel flavour that melts on your tongue
๐Ÿฅƒ Wh***ey Tablet โ€” everything you love about tablet, with a wee dram worked right in
๐Ÿฅง Mince & Treacle Pies โ€” wh***ey-soaked dried fruit and rich black treacle together in one pie. Two Scottish classics, one perfect bite
๐ŸŒพ Flapjacks โ€” certified gluten free oats with dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, all held together with a homemade caramel
๐Ÿช Classic Shortbread โ€” a lovely buttery bite of classic Scottish shortbread. Simple, perfect, timeless.
๐Ÿ‹ Lemon Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread meets bright lemon zest and candied lemon in the best possible way
๐Ÿซ Chocolate Orange Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread packed with chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and orange zest
๐Ÿช Empire Biscuits โ€” two shortbread biscuits sandwiched with raspberry preserves from local Berry Ridge Farm, finished with royal icing

๐Ÿ“ Historic Tipton Haynes, 2620 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601

Come say hello, have a blether, and celebrate all things Celtic with a wee taste of Scotland! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ’š

Thistledown Scottish Treats โ€” handmade with love in Johnson City, TN

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Thistledown's First Ever Celtic Fest at Tipton Haynes! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟHiya! I am so excited to announce that Thistledo...
09/05/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Thistledown's First Ever Celtic Fest at Tipton Haynes! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟ

Hiya! I am so excited to announce that Thistledown Scottish Treats will be at the Celtic Fest at Historic Tipton Haynes in Johnson City, TN this weekend! Come find me at one of Johnson City's most beautiful historic sites and take home a wee taste of Scotland. ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, September 5th โ€” 8am to 6pm
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, September 6th โ€” 8am to 4pm

โœจ Making its Thistledown debut this weekend: โœจ
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Macaroons โ€” not what you might expect! A traditional Scottish sweet made from potato candy rolled in colourful sprinkles and dipped in chocolate. Uniquely Scottish and absolutely delicious.

This weekend's full menu:
๐Ÿฎ Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€” a tender date sponge with a rich toffee sauce, made to be warmed and enjoyed at home
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Tablet โ€” Scotland's beloved candy with a rich caramel flavour that melts on your tongue
๐Ÿฅƒ Wh***ey Tablet โ€” everything you love about tablet, with a wee dram worked right in
๐Ÿฅง Mince & Treacle Pies โ€” wh***ey-soaked dried fruit and rich black treacle together in one pie. Two Scottish classics, one perfect bite
๐ŸŒพ Flapjacks โ€” certified gluten free oats with dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, all held together with a homemade caramel
๐Ÿช Classic Shortbread โ€” a lovely buttery bite of classic Scottish shortbread. Simple, perfect, timeless.
๐Ÿ‹ Lemon Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread meets bright lemon zest and candied lemon in the best possible way
๐Ÿซ Chocolate Orange Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread packed with chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and orange zest
๐Ÿช Empire Biscuits โ€” two shortbread biscuits sandwiched with raspberry preserves from local Berry Ridge Farm, finished with royal icing

๐Ÿ“ Historic Tipton Haynes, 2620 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601

Come say hello, have a blether, and celebrate all things Celtic with a wee taste of Scotland! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ’š

Thistledown Scottish Treats โ€” handmade with love in Johnson City, TN

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Thistledown is at VA Mountain Home today โ€” and it's our last visit for a few weeks! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟHiya! This will be ...
08/20/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Thistledown is at VA Mountain Home today โ€” and it's our last visit for a few weeks! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ŸŒฟ

Hiya! This will be my last setup at the James H. Quillen VA Mountain Home Farmers Market for a few weeks as I get ready for some exciting upcoming festivals โ€” so if you've been meaning to come by, today is the day! 10amโ€“3pm and I've got a packed table waiting for you. ๐ŸŒธ

Today's menu:
๐Ÿฎ Sticky Toffee Pudding โ€” a tender date sponge with a rich toffee sauce, made to be warmed and enjoyed at home
๐ŸŒพ Flapjacks โ€” certified gluten free oats with dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, all held together with a homemade caramel
๐Ÿช Classic Shortbread โ€” a lovely buttery bite of classic Scottish shortbread. Simple, perfect, timeless.
๐Ÿ‹ Lemon Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread meets bright lemon zest and candied lemon in the best possible way
๐Ÿซ Chocolate Orange Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread packed with chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and orange zest
๐Ÿซ Millionaire Shortbread โ€” buttery shortbread, silky caramel, chocolate. Enough said.
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Tablet โ€” Scotland's beloved candy with a rich caramel flavour that melts on your tongue
๐Ÿฅƒ Wh***ey Tablet โ€” everything you love about tablet, with a wee dram worked right in
๐Ÿฌ Scottish Tablet Crumble โ€” all the rich caramel flavour of tablet crumbled into the perfect finishing touch for ice cream, oatmeal, yoghurt, and more
๐Ÿฅƒ Wh***ey Tablet Crumble โ€” same gorgeous crumble with a wee dram of Dewar's worked right in
๐Ÿช Empire Biscuits โ€” two shortbread biscuits sandwiched with raspberry preserves from local Berry Ridge Farm, finished with royal icing
๐ŸŠ Jaffa Cakes โ€” orange sponge, chocolate ganache, orange marmalade and chocolate frosting, finished with a Callebaut chocolate drizzle

๐Ÿ“ Bldg 160 Lobby, Lamont St & Veterans Way, Johnson City, TN โ€” today, 10amโ€“3pm

Come say hello, take home a wee taste of Scotland, and I'll see you again on the other side of festival season! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ’š

Thistledown Scottish Treats โ€” handmade with love in Johnson City, TN

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Thursday 10am - 3pm

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