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Owner Anna Borchers (right) on Living Dayton TV

Anna Borchers may be new to Dayton, Ohio, but she is an old pro at baking. Our Food Adventure Crew is excited to introduce you to the owner of Maui Mae’s Bakery and tell Anna’s story.

Have you ever tasted paradise? Look no further. We are in love with her chocolates, pralines and macadamia nuts. If you like to give locally made gifts, she might have just what you are looking for this holiday season. Get ready to learn about one of the “up and coming” businesses in the Miami Valley.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on MAUI MAE’S BAKERY:

Raw Chocolate and Macadamia Nuts

—Maui Mae’s began in, as you would guess, in Maui, Hawaii in 2011. Anna had her first child and realized she didn’t want to go back to work. From there, a business was born.

—Anna comes from a family of natural cooks. Her mother made everything from scratch and was an excellent baker. Baking runs in this family! Not only Anna’s mother, but her great grandmother on her father’s side (whose name was Mae) and all three of her great grandmother’s daughters were great bakers as well. Of course Anna’s children already like to bake with her and be official taste testers. Her husband is a Dayton native and Chaminade Julienne graduate. It is definitely a family business.

Maui Mae’s Logo

— When Maui Mae’s was in Hawaii, the baking first started in a friend’s restaurant at night while the restaurant was closed. Anna made cookies, breads, torts, brownies and much more. Now in Dayton, she focuses on Hawaiian pralines, raw coconut chocolates (they melt in your fingers and are so amazing) along with Hawaiian grown macadamia nuts.

— The company logo is Anna’s daughter, hula dancing.

WHERE TO FIND MAUI MAE’S “MUST EATS”:

You can find her products in quite a few local stores: Arrow Wine on Far Hills, all three Dorothy Lane Markets, the Centerville Whole Foods and both Jungle Jim’s.

Hawaiian Pralines

— Maui Mae’s phone number for special orders is (808) 268-8021 or [email protected]

—If you want to meet Anna Borchers in person, come check out one of the many events she sells at. She will be at the Night Market on December 16^th. This market is held at the Yellow Cab Building at 700 E. 4th street from 5pm-10pm. The Night Market features free entry, lots of local vendors and local beer on tap.

Maui Mae’s Bakery has some delicious options

—You can also catch her at the Oakwood Farmers Market holiday event on December 11^th from 11am-5pm at 1947 Far Hills Ave.

—Throughout the year she frequents the 3^rd on 3^rd, and The Grandview Farmers Market. She also does the Cyclops Festival in Yellow Springs, Dayton Most Metro’s Sweet Treats Festival, and the Chocolate Festival. She is a busy lady!

MORE ABOUT MAUI MAE’S OWNER, ANNA BORCHERS:

Chef House took some time to ask Anna a few of our favorite questions, of course many about food.

Macadamia Nuts, in fresh from Hawaii

Q1 – What is Anna’s favorite food and dessert?

***Eggplant Parmesan and chocolate cake.

Q2 – Anna, do you cook at home regularly, and if so what is your favorite cuisine?

***Yes, she loves to cook at home, loves to cook dinner for the family and her fave cuisine is Italian.

Santa gives Maui Mae’s a thumbs up for Christmas Gifts !

Q3 – Can Maui Mae’s do special orders for holiday parties and gifts?

***Yes! She has a variety of trays available and Christmas tins. She will even deliver orders over $30.

Q4 – Do you have any local collaborations?

***Yes! She buys her cocoa from Fairly Simple, uses Twisted River Coffee and is hoping to use Chef JC’s Hawaiian vanilla very soon.

Food Adventures cannot stress enough, our fondness for the sweet tastes of Maui Mae’s Bakery, and charming nature of the owner, Anna.

Beer Pralines !

Be the hit of this year’s Christmas, and spread the love from this local business. Hurry and place your orders at (808) 268-8021 to ensure you have your piece of paradise, in time for the Holiday Season.

Please browse the photos below for more photos of Maui Mae’s goodies. Try not to drool all over the computer. These one of a kind, mouth watering creations will do that to you. Make sure you get to taste this stuff. It is a true, local Food Adventure !

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A perfect Christmas Gift – GIVE LOCAL !!

Raw Chocolate with Macadamia nuts

Special Creations form Maui Mae’s

More Macadamia Nuts over Raw Chocolate

Anna and her family all participate in the business

Walt’s Salsas and Sauces: Great Local Gift Idea

Are you tired of wrestling a redneck for the latest xbox at Wal-Mart? Behind on Christmas shopping? Sick of long checkout lines at the mall or department stores? The Food Adventures Crew feels your pain. Have you thought about shopping for unique Christmas Gifts at Dayton’s 2nd Street Market? We think it is the perfect place to find unique Christmas Gifts, birthday gifts or any gift occasion for that matter. This is part 2 of our market series (last week was FOOD, CLICK HERE to view).

Follow our advice and you’re sure to be a hit with the family, with some of the best local gifts around.

Consider this The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House’s, Gift Giving guide to the 2nd street Market with a Food Adventure twist.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The 2nd Street Market is located near downtown at 600 E. 2nd Street and is open 3 days: Thursday & Friday 11am-3pm, and Saturday 8am – 3pm.

Some of the Best Toffee on Earth: Click to enlarge this local treasure

— Dozens of local vendors from crafts to wine, and of course, local foodstuffs.

MUST GIFTS:

— THE TOFFEE from SWEET NOTHINGS : Our favorite flavor is the Dark Almond Sea Salt Toffee. Actually, all of the toffees use sea salt. Other great flavors are Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Dark Chocolate Cashew. A great gift for the chocolate lovers in the family. The Big Ragu considers Sweet Nothings his favorite toffee of all time.

— THE OLIVE OILS from THE OLIVE TREE : Have friends or family that love to cook ? Here is a perfect gift idea. This vendor has some amazing, flavor infused olive oils. May we suggest our favorite, the Sundried Tomato Parmesan Garlic Olive Oil. You can actually sample all of the olive oils and choose your favorite from the many unique flavors. We also love the Basil Flavored Olive Oil and the Strawberry Peach Balsamic Vinegar Olive Oil.

— SALSA and SAUCES from WALT’S HOMEMADE SALSA : Family owned operation, selling jars of salsas in various styles and spiciness. Some extra hot, some medium and some mild, their products are extremely tasty. You can even sample Walt’s new lines of BBQ Sauces that are also available by the jar. Their gift baskets make a fun Christmas present with a local twist !

— HOMEMADE ITEMS from MONCO INDUSTRIES: Monco is a local company that provides jobs for special needs people or local residents with disabilities. The result is a win-win for the community. Great gifts made by a great organization. Our favorite gifts here are the pet treats and the stuffed animals. Make sure you stop by and get a gift from this company, and share the true meaning of Christmas.

— HANDCRAFTED BELTS and LEATHER CUFFS from VINTAGELIZ 1974: We say, “these gifts are pretty kick ass.” Timeless, leather accessories, made by hand in Dayton. Take some time to check out this cool vendor.

— SCARVES from NEW WORLD ALPACA TEXTILES: Perfect winter gift! They have various items made with fleece from alpaca animals that are raised in a local farm in Brookville. The also sell socks and beautiful artisan rugs ! Great gifts this time of the year.

Must Gifts: The Specialty Olive Oils at The Olive Tree

Honorable Mention: The Wine Gallery also has some good deals on unique wines, and a friendly service staff. Want unique? How about Maria’s Unique Foods, with wild selections like jars of pickled eggs in various flavors. They also have great gift basket ideas.

For all of us that love to buy local when we can, the 2nd Street market is a great place to ‘put your money where your mouth is. ‘ We have mentioned some of our favorites, but there are many more vendors with great gift ideas. Avoid the crowds SHOP LOCAL!

FOOD ADVENTURES would like to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the Holiday Season bring you joyous times with friends and family. We are sincerely grateful with the overwhelming feedback received with our blog and have some exciting plans in store for 2014. We appreciate each and every one of you for taking the time to read and comment on our social media outlets.

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Sundried Tomato Parmesan Garlic Olive Oil

Maui Mae’s Bakery, Offering Tastes of Paradise

Avoid Mall Crowds, Find Gifts at 2nd Street Market!