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Who doesn’t love vegan dessert delivery? These cakes and cookies are flavored with apple, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all of the flavors of fall. by TANYA FLINK SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 For those who follow food trends, fall unofficially starts with the ever-early arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, amongst other warm, cozy, and delightful flavors. The PSL—an iconic caffeinated cult beverage in its own right—seems to arrive earlier every year. For many, it signals the time for whipping up pumpkin cakes, cookies, muffins, and more as a way to balance out the chilly weather. But sometimes, we just want the warm-fuzzy...

From gothic vegan cocktail bars to pasta better than Nonna’s, here are 15 reasons to book your next trip to San Diego. by JARED CROSS AUGUST 29, 2022 San Diego’s food scene is often overlooked and underappreciated thanks to its neighbor to the north—the glittering vegan food mecca of Los Angeles. However, this SoCal city’s burgeoning plant-based dining culture is helping California’s second-largest city make a name for itself on the culinary stage. From high-end meals to the best cookie you’ve ever eaten, peel off that wetsuit and park your bike at one of these vegan San Diego eateries.  Donna Jean...

San Marcos Gets a Little Sweeter By Karen Pearlman Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Maya Madsen, founder and CEO of Maya’s Cookies, with San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones at the store’s grand opening on Friday, July 15, at North City in San Marcos. Photo by Karen Pearlman Seyonna Hall is only 2 years old, but already she knows a good cookie when she sees – and tastes – one. Observing dozens of oversized plant-based cookies – from Chocolate Chip S’mores to Ube White Chocolate to Cosmic Brownie – the toddler chose a rainbow sprinkled one, her eyes growing nearly as big as...

Meet Maya Madsen  STORIES & INSIGHTS JULY 21, 2022 Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Maya Madsen. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below. Maya, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today If you’re open to it, can you talk to us about the best (or worst) investment you’ve made. What’s the backstory and the relevant context behind why you made the investment. My team has definitely been my best investment throughout the Maya’s Cookies journey. I started this business with just me – baking, selling,...