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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,...

Going on a road trip? Skip the big-box snack packs; San Diego companies have it covered Sabrina Medora, Jackie Bryant, Seth Combs Jul 20, 2022 From batches of fresh granola to the best local dried fruits, nuts, and cured meats, finding new favorite items to munch on in local farmers’ markets and stores has never been easier. Check out some of our favorite locally made treats below:Angel Salumi Carlsbad’s Angel Salumi is a takeout charcuterie from French chef Pascal Besset, who got his start in Monte Carlo kitchens. On the menu is a variety of housemade dried and cured meats,...

San Diego Success Story, Maya’s Cookies, to Open a Second Storefront in North County San Diego San Diego Based, Black-Owned, Female-Owned Gourmet Cookie Company to Celebrate Grand Opening at North City with an Event-Filled, Cookie-Fueled, Star-Studded, All-Day Party SAN DIEGO, Calif. – July 13, 2022 Maya’s Cookies, emerging as a pandemic success story, is announcing its grand opening at the quickly expanding North City development. Boasting other anchor establishments like Buona Forchetta, Wynston’s Ice Cream, Draft Republic, Mesa Rim Climbing Center, and more, Maya’s Cookies joins the center as a must-visit destination for tourists, college students, cookie fans, and nearby residents. The grand...