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New Menu Items at Smokey Bones

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Burnt Ends Appetizer

Smokey Bones on Miller Lane is kicking off the new year with an updated menu. New selections for 2020 include some comfort food favorites.

Smokey Bones is looking forward to an exciting year.  They are overhauling the menu and getting to the core of great BBQ and Grilled Steaks.  Stay tuned for more innovations, on old classics.  Expect more menu additions later this year.   The changes are inspired by Corporate Chef Howard Kleinberg, a veteran barbecue restaurateur and former Chef at Shula’s Steakhouses.

 

NEW MENU ITEMS:

BURNT ENDS APPETIZER:

Fried Bologna Sliders

Flavorful pieces of meat cut from the “point” half of a smoked brisket. These are quintessential barbeque, using a secret in-house blend of rubs created by Smokey Bone’s Pitmasters extraordinaire.  $12.99

 

SMOKED BOLOGNA SLIDERS APPETIZER:
New take on an old favorite, so savor this flavor.  Thick cut bologna slathered with Carolina barbecue and served on a slider bun with coleslaw and a pickle.  $8.99

 

HOUSEMADE BBQ CHIPS APPETIZER:
 A big serving of house-made chips seasoned with Smokey Bones’ signature barbecue seasoning and served with a trio of dipping sauces (chunky blue cheese, barbecue, and chipotle ranch). It is a nice kic

BBQ chips

koff to a meal  $9.49

 

TENDERLOINS MEDALLIONS APPETIZER:
Twin 4oz Tenderloin Medallions, grilled to order and served with red wine sauce and a choice of two regular home style sides. This is the deluxe stuff and the quality is there.  $26.49

 

SKILLET CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DESSERT:

Twin Medallions

Gooey and freshly baked, this dessert is a warm end to your meal.  House-baked, and served with vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate topping, you will be in heaven.

 

Smokey Bones will continue to serve their premium meats smoked in-house daily as well as fire-grilled burgers, steaks and salmon.  They sill offer their famous barbecue ribs, hand-pulled pork, beef brisket, slow-smoked sausage, barbecue chicken, or sliced turkey.  Signature sides include like the barbecue baked beans, creamy cole slaw or fire-roasted corn.   Of course they have their beer, wine, hand-crafted cocktails and dessert selection too.

 

Skillet Cookie

ABOUT SMOKEY BONES:
Dayton’s Smokey Bones Restaurant is located at:
6744 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414
Hours are 11am -2am everyday

Smokey Bones Fire & Grill is a full-service restaurant  in 61 locations across 16 states. They brunch, lunch and dinner and have a full-bar featuring more than 40 bourbons and whiskeys, 40+ beers and signature, hand-crafted cocktails. Known for their Barbecue, it is slow-smoked, fire-grilled and available for dine-in, pick-up, online ordering or catering delivery. Headquarters are in  Boca Raton, Fla.- based Sun Capital Partners.  sister restaurants include Boston Market, Friendly’s, Johnny Rockets, and Bar Louie.

Dayton’s 2020 Fish Fry Guide

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This weekend marks the official beginning of Fish Fry Season in Dayton!

Dayton came by its fish fry tradition many years ago.  Many of the European settlers who flocked to the Gem City  and many of those immigrants were Catholic, and the tradition of foregoing the consumption of meat on Fridays made the fish fry a natural evolution.

The fish fry tradition developed even further during the Prohibition era, when fish fries became a way for former alcohol-purveying establishments to stay in business. Many went so far as to conceal their illicit speakeasies beneath the intoxicating aroma of frying fish, offering free or low-cost fish to those who imbibed.

As time moved forward, fish fries became an easy way to avoid meat while enjoying a night out and eating affordably. The tradition grew from there, providing Dayton families an opportunity to go out to dinner without breaking the bank.

Many places in town have fish fries and after much searching, asking and eating, here are some of the best places in the city to catch a fish fry. You’ll also notice Fish Frys aren’t just on Friday anymore!

And, as always, if we’ve forgotten your favorite, please share it with others by posting a comment below or emailing us.

January  2020

Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry

Our Lady of the Rosary Church

January 10 @ 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)       $15 – $17

All you can eat Fresh Icelandic cod, Hot Polish Sausage, Fresh Sausage, Chicken Strips, French Fries, Cabbage and Noodles, Salad,…

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Fish Fry

Eintracht Singing Society

January 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)      $14

All you can eat Featuring:  Baked & Fried Cod, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sausage, Pasta Salad, Cold Slaw.  Soda & Draft Beer Included

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Holy Angels Parish Fish Fry

Holy Angels Catholic Church
January 11 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The Holy Angels Booster Club invites you to attend the Annual Adult Fish Fry and Silent Auction at the Holy…

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American Legion Fish Fry

South Park American Legion Post 675
January 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm     $8 – $12

Fish and  sausage $8 If you also want endless beer it runs $12

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Dayton Area Rugby Club Fish Fry

Advanced Business Properties Banquet Hall
March 20 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$20 – $25

Chef David Glynn has turned this into a fantastic event with his volunteers. Big lines, but the fish is worth…

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St. Charles Fish and Chips

St. Charles Church
March 20 @ 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm

awesome Fish Fry with TONS of auctions, prizes, games, and adult beverages!!!

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CJ Fish Fry

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
March 21 @ 6:00 pm

Additional information will be released closer to the event.

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Riverside Amateur Baseball Association (RABA) Fish Fry

Advanced Business Properties Banquet Hall
March 28 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$10 – $12

Come join us for our 2020 fish fry! Presale $10/$12 at the door 12 and under free

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April 2020

Ascension Fish Fry

Ascension Catholic Church
April 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
$12 – $15

FAMILY FRIENDLY – Enjoy All you can eat Fish, Fries, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Grilled Cheese for the Kids and…

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All You Can Eat Fish Fry

Devil Wind Brewing
April 4 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ALL YOU CAN EAT! BOTTOMLESS FRIED FISH BREADED & ENGLISH STYLE FRENCH FRIES COLESLAW POTATO SALAD MACARONI SALAD   $15/ADULTS…

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Here are some of the best fish frys at Dayton area restaurants every Friday according to The Big Ragu of Food Adventures:

Georges Pollack all you can eat $9.99

 GEORGE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT:
5216 N Dixie Dr, Dayton
$9.00 gets you Endless Pollack fish, fries and cole slaw offered year round on Fridays all day.

 

 

Hasty Tasty’s Fish is 9 bucks on Fridays year round

 

 

 HASTY TASTY PANCAKE HOUSE:
3509 Linden Ave, Dayton    $9.00 endless fish fries and cole slaw offered 52 weeks a year on Fridays. What a deal!  The fish is delicious, light, huge pieces cooked with a perfect crunch.  Excellent food, old school atmosphere, nuff said.

 

 YANKEE TRACE GOLF CLUB:
10000 Yankee St, Centerville
Friday 5-9pm  through April 10th.
All you can eat Beer-Battered Haddock
Includes French Fries and Yankee Cole Slaw.

 

 K.J.’S RESTAURANT:
35 W Center St, Germantown
This Germantown restaurant features all you can eat farm raised ocean catfish,  swai, 2 sides, for $9.99.

 

GAMEDAY GRILL and PATIO:
7576 OH-48, Waynesville, OH
Popular spot at the edge of Waynesville/Centerville.  Their fish fry runs every Friday during lent (Ash Wednesday to Easter).  It is not all you can eat.  The price is $12.95 for Alaskan Pollock includes 2 big pieces, fries and slaw and extra filets are +$3 each.

 

 SLYDER’S FISH FRY: 
836 Watervliet Ave., Dayton
Every Friday, is the deal. Three pieces of walleye (not all you can eat) for $7.75. Served with fries and slaw.  This is the only time you will not get a burger here.

 

CRACKER BARREL FRIDAY FISH SPECIAL:
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville,  and 7171 Miller Ln, Dayton
Fried Cod on Friday for $9.99.  Add the best sides in show business like the dumplings or okra and you’ve got a cure hitting your hunger.  They start serving at 11am and you can choose from Cod or Catfish.  We’re HOOKED ~

$1.51 Cheeseburger, Cones and Putt Putt to Celebrate Young’s 151st Birthday

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youngs1This Friday through Monday, Young’s Jersey Dairy  celebrates its 151st birthday with special sales on food and fun all over the farm. A real family business, there are 3 generation’s of Young’s working at the various businesses that are contained on the Yellow Springs complex.  Young’s history begins in 1869 when relatives of the Young Family built the red barn on the then 60 acre farm. They grew grain, raised hogs, and milked cows.  And from there it grew… to what is now one of the Dayton region’s most visited tourist attractions, featuring batting cages, miniature golf, 2 restaurants, and a picnic area that can serve up to 3500 folks. For a complete history, read here.

 

Celebrate at the Golden Jersey Inn, Dairy Store or Udders & Putters

Look at the deals we will have featured:

A Souvenir Young’s 151st Anniversary 12oz Milk Bottle
FREE with purchase of any sundae, ice cream cone, milkshake or deep fried breaded cheese curds, a souvenir Young’s 12oz milk bottles, while they last.

Young’s Farmstead Cheese Specials:
Special sampler package of four kinds of Young’s Farmstead Cheese $7.99
We have two different samplers featuring eight of our farmstead cheeses made on our farm from our delicious Jersey cow milk. Bring home (at least) one of each sampler.

Dairy Store Specials:
One dip waffle cone $1.51
Cheeseburgers $1.51
Kid’s Meals $1.51
Fried Farmstead cheese curds $3.99

Golden Jersey Inn Specials:
Cheeseburgers $1.51
Kid’s Meals $1.51
Fried Farmstead cheese curds $3.99

Udders & Putters Specials:
Game of miniature golf $1.51
Medium bucket of golf balls $1.51

38th Annual Cooking School Features Oregon District Chefs

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Chefs from five restaurants all located in Dayton’s historic Oregon District will share their culinary skills in “cook and dine” classes in the 38th annual AFS (American Field Service) Cooking School. Proceeds from the annual cooking school benefit the Dayton area team of AFS Intercultural Programs’ high school student exchanges. This year a portion of the money raised will go to The Dayton Foundation’s Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund.

The 2020 cooking series offers a sampling of the Oregon District’s diverse array of cuisine and dining options. The five cooking classes and dinners will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, Mondays, February 3rd to March 9th in the Consumer Science room at Centerville High School, 500 E. Franklin St. in Centerville.

The 2020 classes are scheduled as follows:

Chef Liz Valenti

Feb. 3:  Chef Liz Valenti of Wheat Penny Oven and Bar reflects her Italian-American background growing up in Chicago and culinary training in California. The Wheat Penny menu includes a variety of entrees and pizza made with dough containing starter from a 100-year old Italian bakery in Chicago, handmade pastas served in traditional and contemporary styles, flavorful vegetable dishes, cheeses and ice creams made in-house daily.   

Feb. 10:  Chef Margot Blondet of Salar Restaurant is known for the freshest and most natural ingredients, all of which are sourced locally or made fresh, in-house every day. Salar features world fusion cuisine with strong Peruvian, French and Mediterranean influences.

Feb. 24:  Chefs Patrick & Casey Van Voorhis of Grist are newcomers to Dayton. Some of their specialties include signature breads, pasta and dishes with a variety of culinary influences. Casey and Patrick are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY and have extensive teaching and fine-dining experience at several Michelin starred restaurants, most recently serving as co-executive chefs at Spoonbar restaurant in Healdsburg, CA.

March 2:  Chef Melissa Deaton of Dublin Pub offering distinguished Gastropub Irish fare, with a fusion of European & American influences. Chef Melissa writes and executes the renowned menus for the Pub’s monthly, four-course, themed dinner events.

March 9:  Chef Jeff Robinson and owner Amy Haverstick of Jay’s Seafood – – the historic, elegant and welcoming Oregon District landmark. Family owned for over 40 years, Jay’s features a wide variety of fresh seafood and steaks prepared with traditional and creative methods as well as house made salad dressings and desserts.

According to volunteer Eileen Baker “the AFS Cooking School’s volunteer staff gratefully appreciates not only the talent and generous participating chefs and restaurateurs, but also the support, cooperation and community spirit of the many fine Oregon District restaurants in helping to organize the 2020 classes.”

All classes combine culinary demonstrations by the chefs with hands-on participation by each student in groups of four with individualized chef supervision. Classes are casual, fun and informative. Each evening’s class includes chef demonstration and class preparation of a 3-course meal.  Chefs and their restaurants provide an amuse bouche as well as all the food for the evening. Each evening concludes with a sit-down dinner that students helped prepare, complete with fresh flowers, colorful table linens and specialty roast coffee. These classes WILL sell out, so reserve quickly! 

The cost is $55 per person, per class. Classes are limited to 20 students. Each evening’s class includes chef demonstration and class preparation of a 3-course meal.

For availability of classes and more information call or text Nell Petry at 937 469-1774 or email her at [email protected]. Classes often fill quickly, however waiting lists are kept for each class in the event of cancellations. To make reservations, send payment with completed registration form to: Nell Petry, 1465 Cross Creek Circle, Kettering, OH 45429.  Space is limited to 20 students per class.  These classes are very popular, so seats fill quickly!!  Once a class is filled, a waiting list is created.  All registrations are taken on a first received, first recorded basis.

A completed registration form, with payment (checks only, made payable to Dayton AFS) must be in the possession of the coordinator to reserve a seat.  Feel free to mail or deliver your paperwork to the above address.  A box will be on the front porch for your convenience in delivering your paperwork.  Write the date and time you drop off your registration and place in the box.  Mail is collected daily.  If you have a question, you may reach me at: [email protected] or text 937-469-1774

For information about AFS Intercultural Programs please visit https://afs.org .

Lily’s Bistro Oyster Fest

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Lily’s Bistro will celebrate their third annual Oyster Fest from Tuesday, January 14th until Saturday, January 18th from 5:00pm until 9:00pm each night. The event will feature a variety of oyster preparations as well as champagne and sparkling wine specials.
“This is one of the restaurant’s most popular yearly traditions, as having fresh oysters in the midst of wintry weather is a treat for the senses,” said Lily’s Bistro Owner Emily Mendenhall. “Oyster Fest is the equivalent of a beach vacation for your tastebuds!”
Lily’s will feature a special dinner menu Tuesday through Saturday focusing on the variety of their oyster preparations. This includes two varieties of $2 oysters on the half shell, as there will be both Assorted East Coast and West Coast Kumamoto oysters available. There will also be oyster soup and appetizers such as fried oysters with Louisiana remoulade. Entree options include oyster scampi and the fried oyster po’ boy. Oysters will be fresh, and supplies will be limited.
“We’ll have plenty of options suitable for both serious oyster fans and those who come out to try something new,” Mendenhall said. “You really can’t go wrong with mollusks this fresh prepared by the experts in our kitchen.”
329 E Fifth Street
Dayton’s Oregon District
937-723-7637

BRUNCH: Friday through Sunday 10am-3pm

FULL SEASONAL DINNER MENU:
Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9:00pm,
Friday and Saturday 5-10:00pm (bar open later on Friday and Saturday)
Sunday Local, Free-range, Fried Chicken Dinner (special menu only) 5pm-9pm

 

Winans Riverscape Location Now Open

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Owner Whitney Wedding

The brand new Winans Chocolates + Coffee opened quietly today at  221 N. Patterson Boulevard, just across from the ball park near RiverScape.  Their actual grand opening will be this Friday.

When I went in to visit there was a line of people ready to get their caffeine fix.  Owner Laurie Reiser shared that she was excited and a little overwhelmed with the new location.  Not that the business was new to her, she had worked with Ben Czaka, another Winans franchise owner, as well as with Caribou Coffee, Peets Coffee and has spent the last five years with Starbucks.

She explained when they bought their first Winans franchise, located at The Greene, the business was already up and running, so creating this one from scratch was a bit more of a process.  With guidance from Winans Corporate and a bit of her own decorating taste,  the store has a rich, elegant and welcoming feeling The chairs just got delivered today, and they are still waiting on some of their table bases.  Their wine permit is pending with the state and Laurie says she hopes to have their wine to sell by Friday.

She says she was “ready for something she could own  and when CareSource came calling, offering up the location I loved the idea of being downtown where so much was happening. While there are a lot of coffee shops on the other end of town, there is nothing around here.” There is even a door that leads directly to the CareSource offices upstairs, which guaranteed them some instant business.

 

 

All Dayton area stores are franchises, withe several different owners.  This will be the 21st Winans, all in Ohio, except for one lone location in Iowa.   all chocolates are still made at the Piqua headquarters as is all coffee still roasted there and delivered to the stores. Currently the business, established in the early 1900’s and in its 4th generation of family ownership, still makes all the all chocolates  at the Piqua headquarters and all the coffee is still roasted there and delivered to the stores, according to Winans corporate owner Laurie Winans Reiser.  Coincidently there is a corporate owned Winans that also opened today in Sidney.

 

Whitney’s franchise stores have partnered with Boosalis Baking to bring in fresh baked goodies each day, along with the chocolates and coffee drinks, frozen hot chocolate, lattes and smoothes.

Quest For Dayton’s Best: Falafel

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It was five years ago I unexpectedly found myself in Istanbul for a few days. This was a great opportunity to eat some new foods. I tried the breads, some street foods, Turkish Delight, and a range of Pistachio pastries. But..it was a sidewalk cafe near a rug vendor where I first had falafel alongside a plate of hummus. I was no stranger to hummus, but falafel, a middle eastern hushpuppy that I come to love.

Five years later and still crave Falafel. Lucky for me Dayton is full of Middle Eastern descent restaurants who are serving great Falafel. Falafel is basically a chickpea hushpuppy. Basically ground dried chickpeas, parsley and cilantro, garlic, onion, other spices and balled together and deep fried. Eat it with tzatziki or a side of hummus. This is where I get the best in Dayton.

Carmens Deli
Address: 40 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45423

The Falafel Gyro. Think traditional Gyro but with fried falafel balls that are crumbled up in the pita alongside onion, feta, olives, lettuce and tzatziki. It’s basically a greek salad with falafel crumbled atop all sitting on a warm soft pita. I have one of these every month. No lie. Every month. Ask Haitham at the register. If you are feeling extra Greek, grab a piece of his baklava for good measure. This gyro is so big and full you won’t need a side dish, as good as the side salads and fries are, you won’t need them. Grab an extra tzatziki though. You’ll be wanting more of this tart, tangy, and creamy condiment for sure. $7.50 for lunch.

Mudlick Taphouse
Address: 135 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402

The Falafel Burger. Yes. Burger. Think Veggie burger but with flavor and substance. This falafel is pattied and fried and fills the bun. Topped with chipotle hummus, fresh greens and a tomato jam that would taste good on shoe leather. This entire sandwich is an experience. The falafel has a distinct punch of cumin and I like it. $12 and it’s worth every penny.

Olive Mediterranean
Address: 44 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45402

The Falafel Platter. This platter is complete with rice, a salad with feta, olives and tomato, warm pita and a pile of 5-6 falafel fritters. Deep green, crunch on the outside and Dayton’s best tzatziki served alongside. I love the crunch of the salad and it’s red wine vinagrette dressing accompanying the crunchy and creamy falafel. For $11 its a great lunch any day of the week.

The Gyro Palace (Dayton Mall location)
Address: 57 N Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342

These guys know Falafel. They call it a wrap, but its basically a falafel gyro and I love it. There is something different about their version. It’s fried perfect and deep green color that comes from all the cilantro and parsley that is blended in. Calling it a Gyro suggests you can eat it politely with two hands, the truth is that it is overstuffed and you are gonna need a fork and extra napkins. At $6.50 its hard to beat the service, taste and price of the Palace south of town. They’ve recently opened up a Brown St. location as well.

Side note: I once had great Falafel from Trolley Stop. It’s not on the menu anymore sadly.

However, on my short list to try is:
Cedar Land Bakery
Address: 4515 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH 45432

Meadowlark
5531 Far Hills Ave Dayton, Ohio 45429

Just yesterday they introduced a new menu item- this Falafel Salad!

 

Where do you go to get Falafel? Have a recipe for your own? Share it in the comments below.

Girl Scout Cookie Season Has Started- Don’t Buy Cookies From Parents!

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1. Goal Setting – Girls set their own goals and contribute to setting troop/group goals.
2. Decision Making – Girls decide how to spend their troop/group proceeds.
3. Money Management – Girls tally orders, count change and budget.
4. People Skills – Girls interact with a variety of people and understand the importance of customer service.
5. Business Ethics – Girls learn how important it is to be honest, meet deadlines and properly market a product.

 

And as I do each girl scout cookie season I share this story:


I admit I was a girl scout. And for those of you who know me, it will come as no surprise that I was determined to sell more cookies than any of the other girls. I went up and down my street, knocking on doors for orders. I called all my relatives and perfected my telemarketing skills. I asked my dad to get his co-workers to buy from me. And he said NO! But he did offer to take me to work so I could ask for the order. I worked hard and sold hundreds of boxes and was sure I’d win the Cookie title.

Well as it turns out, I didn’t. Some little girl named Susie did. She lived down the street from me and I never saw her ask any of our neighbors to buy cookies. I assked her how she did it and she said it was easy-her mom and dad got all the orders for her. I was mad and didn’t think it was fair and complained to my dad about it. He told me life wasn’t fair, never would be, but that I’d really won, and I’d appreciate it some day when I realized that I had gotten much more out of it than Susie had. Not what a 9 year old girl wants to hear. So I’m sure

I sulked around for a while, until something else captured my attention.

But now many years later, I get it. My dad was right- I had won! I’d learned how to set a goal, prospect customers, perfect my sales pitch, work on my organizational skills, plan the logistics of delivery, handle money, make change and enjoy quite a few cookies, too!
And that’s why I implore you to only buy cookies from Girl Scouts. I know there are many well intentioned parents that want to help their daughters, and help support the troops so they can put on all the programs they have scheduled; but please help them by letting them sell!

And I still pledge to buy cookies from any girl scout who asks.  The Girl Scout Cookie Program®, helps girls learn the essential skills they need to become effective leaders, manage finances, and gain self-sufficiency and confidence in handling money.

Now with the Internet and rise of e-commerce, girls scouts are using the power of technology to expand their sales channels. Last year I got email solicitations, skype sales calls and still ran into a few girl scouts in front of stores.

The Digital Cookie® platform helps girls superpower their cookie sales as they go beyond the booth with mobile and online channels. That’s right. The platform is a fun, educational tool that helps girls run and manage their Girl Scout Cookie business online.

That means more ways for her to learn, and more ways for you to buy and support her success. It also means more opportunities to power new, unique, and amazing experiences that help her learn essential life skills, soar in confidence, discover the leader within, and have a ton of fun!

With the Digital Cookie platform, girls can:

  • Gain new essential business and social skills in a fun and engaging way.
  • Invite cookie customers to easily order and pay for cookies online and through their mobile app.
  • Earn funds to power amazing troop activities for her and her troop!

So, how does the Digital Cookie platform work?
It’s a lot like buying your cookies at a traditional cookie booth, but with an online twist!

numbersIn true Girl Scout style, the girls initiate the cookie sale, whether online, via email, or in person at the cookie booth with their Digital Cookie mobile app.
number1_32A Girl Scout you know may invite you to visit her personalized cookie website where you can place your order, pay using Visa Checkout or credit cards, have your order shipped or delivered by a Girl Scout,* or even donate cookies to charity.

Some Girl Scouts may take in-person orders using a mobile app that also allows them to securely accept payments using credit cards.

number3_32Select your cookies, place your order, and complete your transaction. Boom, just like that, you’ve got delicious Girl Scout Cookies coming your way!

February 7 – 13, 2020 – Cookie Delivery in the Miami Valley

 

In a recent study by the Girl Scouts Heart of the South, they documented skills the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches, which girls can apply to everyday life:

  • 85% increased their money management skills as they developed budgets, took cookie orders and handled customers’ money.
  • 83% developed business ethics, learning to fulfill promises to customers and considering how best to contribute to their communities with their earnings.
  • 80% set goals and created objectives to reach them.
  • 77% made important decisions, learning to work as a team to develop a business plan, deciding when and where to sell cookies, and determining what to do with the money they earn.
  • 75% developed people skills, learning to talk to, listen to and work with different kinds of people.

Many successful businesswomen and community leaders say they got their start selling Girl Scout Cookies. So when your local Girl Scouts come calling with this year’s best-selling cookies, remember you’re saying hello to tomorrow’s business leaders.

 

Don’t know a Girl Scout? You can still help girls learn essential skills and do amazing things by buying cookies at your local cookie booth. Enter your zip code in the “Find Cookies!” tool for a list of scheduled cookie booths in your community.

Want to support but don’t want cookies?

Donated cookies purchased will be given to multiple charitable organizations, including those in health care, military and veterans groups and food pantries.
$5.00

Santa Clara Juicery to Close

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Husband and wife owners Elizabeth and Dave Furst of the Santa Clara Juicery just posted this message announcing the closing of the juice bar  business they opened in June of 2018 at 1912 N. Main Street.

“Daytonians, we are sad to announce that the store front for the juice bar will be closing as of this Monday January 6. We have loved serving this community and the gem city!• Don’t worry, We will still be making that good juice and expanding in new ways with plant milks!

You can book juice orders and more online after Monday for delivery or message us for pick up time. We will also be at 2nd st market on Saturdays! • Although sad, this move is important for bringing balance in our family and to bring more focus on the things we do best- making & delivering the best, pressed, organic juice in the gem city! Stay tuned and keep booking your juice!”