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UPDATE: Helping Hand Cookie Sales

Here's the latest update for our Helping Hand Cookie Sales. As most of you know by now, we're selling these crispy butter cookies for a dollar and all monies collected will be given to Americas Second Harvest.

For every dollar A2H receives they  can provide 4 bags of food to feed the hungry.

The Hurricane in the Gulf Coast has left many with nothing at all... some haven't even got I.D. to prove who they are!

A2H is involved with those who have been devastated by hurricane Katrina as well as the many who already go hungry here in the U.S.A.

Our thought behind the Helping Hand Cookie is that when you come in to Mani's for some of our healthier alternatives to traditional baked goods, why not donate a dollar to America's Second Harvest and get a Helping Hand Cookie in return.

As of 11 am today (Monday) our total sales are 434 cookies. At 4bags of food for every cookie you buy, that totals 1,736 bags of food available to eat.  

If you would like to check out Americas Second Harvest click here.

If you have any comments or questions about anything please feel free to click the comment bar below.

Thanks. And thank you to all of you for your support!

Helping Hand Cookie Sales Update

                           

Once Again, we'd like to give those of you keeping up with us, an update on the Helping Hand Cookie Sales.

As of Thursday evening our total sales have reached 372 cookies. The cookies cost a dollar each, so we have the same amount in dollars.

Every dollar we collect for each cookie will be given to Americas Second Harvest. For each dollar A2H receives they can supply 4 bags of food to people in need.

Thank you to all our customers!

We'll keep you posted.

HELPING HAND SALES UPDATE

Here's the latest number for the sale of the Helping Hand Cookies to benefit Americas Second Harvest.

As of 11am Wednesday the 14th we have sold 303 cookies at 1 dollar each.

For every dollar that A2H receives, they can provide 4 bags of food to those in need!!!

Check out Americas Second Harvest.

We're grateful to you cookie eaters, thank you!

Mani's Morsel: New Menu Additions

  Beginning Thursday -the 15th- our menu will be updated with some very tasty new items.

For STARTERS, we're adding Hummus & Pita W/Veggies, Chili Nachos, Chicken Taquitos and Mini Tamales to our current starters menu.

If BREAKFAST is  your desire, then you'll be excited about our new Vegan/Wheat-Free Pancakes and new Belgian-style Waffles; as well as more interactive "Build Your Own" Omelettes and Scrambles. For the first time ever we're offering a Vegan Tofu Scramble; we call our Scrumble Hash! 

And that's not all! What about French Toast, made from our own real french bread and served with a fresh seasonal fruit puree?

Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will love sinking their teeth into the NEW Ultimate Veggie Burger with it's side of chips and homemade salsa.

Joining our family of "Sandwiches/Wraps" is a Vegetarian Sandwich on Foccacia bread and a Hummus Yogurt Wrap.

For a more indepth look at our new menu, read on.

Q: Why is there a tax difference between to-go and dine in?

Answer: Sales Tax laws govern how we tax our products and our service. Bakery items, for example, are not taxed, unless you sit down.  We are required under California State Sales Tax Laws to charge each customer sales tax on all items consumed at a table. All prepared foods are always taxed and bakery and snack items are sales tax exempt when taken off premises for consumption.  Our cash registers are programmed accordingly.

Hurricane Aid: RED CROSS DONATIONS UPDATE

We had a goal to give 1,000 dollars to The American Red Cross by matching dollar for dollar, the first 500 dollars we collected. Although we had a slow start, last weekend we made a big leap.

By Friday evening, we had collected 52 dollars. Yet as of lunch today we now have a total of 406 dollars. A big thanks to all of you!

One generous customer, Marcia Daniel, shocked us by leaving a check for 300 dollars. Thank you for your confidence in, and support of, our drive!

Q: Do you have low calorie products?

Answer: Overall, Mäni's does not focus on low calorie or low fat. Our goal is to provide our guests with more nutritious versions of traditional baking. However, we will work with our guests to find a suitable option that meets your dietary needs.

UPDATE: Helping Hand Cookie Sale

Hi Everyone.  This is just a quick update to give you the latest dollar amounts of our Helping Hand Cookie sales.

For those of you who may not know, since last Wednesday (9/7/05) we've been selling Hand cookies for 1 dollar each and the entire dollar will be given to Americas Second Harvest.

For every dollar they can provide 4 bags of food. If you're not familiar with "A2H" check 'em out. They're a great organization.

This will not only benefit the hurricane survivors but many hungry Americans. Many Americans have already given to more than one charity organization, but over time money will still be needed.

So, if you happen to be in the neighborhood and stop bye for a quick bite or snack, you might consider throwing a helping hand cookie onto your order. It's just a token for your donation basically... but they do taste pretty good!

As of about 8pm Monday evening we've sold 225 cookies.

We really want to thank those of you who've contributed to this cause. We are aware that it's just a dollar, but every dollar does add up and some of you out there need these dollars too.

Thanks again!  Any comments, just click on the comment bar below.

Q: Can you bake an item without certain ingredients?

Answer: In most cases, we cannot make individual items without specific ingredients. However, if a guest is purchasing an order that is large enough to fill a complete recipe, we may be able to prepare and bake their order separately. We can leave off toppings. (i.e. nuts, frosting etc.) If you have any questions, please just ask us. Come in, or call us at 323.938.8800 ext. 44!

Q: Why do you get rid of popular bakery items?

Answer: Since we have been around for over 15 years, our ingredients and their availability change. For example, many of you may remember the Vanilla Cream Heart Cookie. Our chocolate company stopped making the vanilla chip (barley malt sweetened), and thus we had to discontinue that product. Other times, what one customer really loves may not sell that much; and it becomes difficult to maintain that item in the front bakery case. We want to have great options for everyone!