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San Diego Mayor Declares December 4 Maya’s Cookies Day

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – On Tuesday, KUSI’s Allie Wagner was out at TRVLR Coffee Roaster in Grantville to talk with some local businesses that are preparing for “Small Business Saturday”. On Good Morning San Diego she introduces some businesses, such as Cruzen Outdoors, San Diego Bars, Of Many (homemade jewelry and accessories), and Maya’s Cookies.

For me, eating exotic food from around the world served as my first introduction to the culture of India, Morocco, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean, etc. As I fell in love with traditional dishes from around the world, I became more interested in the music, art, and history of these places. That ever-expanding interest in cultural exploration is what ultimately led me to become a travel writer, which gave me a chance to try all sorts of weird and wonderful food around the world. Over 20+ years, I got to break bread in local communities, interview local and internationally-known chefs (including Anthony Bourdain), and explore traditional cultures on a much...

Maya’s Cookies Expecting a crowd this Thanksgiving? Give them cookies. While not a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, cookies are arguably the most shareable sweet out there. Maya’s Southern Holiday Collection features classic fall ingredients such as toasty pecans, warming cinnamon, and cheery booze incorporated into sizable, three-ounce cookies. This isn’t your typical pumpkin cookie spread—the assorted flavors are far more interesting—Caramel Pecan, Peach Cobbler, and Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Chip offer just a taste of this cozy collection.