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Girl Scout Cookies: On Their Way Out?

YumSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:42:57 -0800

Every year girls of many ages partake in a time-honored tradition: Girl Scout cookie sales. But this year, the joy that Girl Scout cookie season brings may be, well, a little bittersweet.

In the last half a decade, the Girl Scouts of the USA has faced membership decline, and the organization has brought in a consulting team for an image overhaul. The conclusion? Focus less on selling cookies.

Membership in the Girl Scouts fell by 250,000 in the last five years, according to a Time report, and cookie sales have been down as well. In a struggle to retain importance, the organization will shift its focus to areas such as technology and community service.

So if you see a cookie-buying opportunity, jump on it, for fear of fewer chances down the line. Personally, I will be creating a stash of Thin Mints and Caramel DeLites to last me through the year. Do you plan to stock up now? Are the Girl Scouts are making a wise move?

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Girl Scout Cookie Nutritional Breakdown

YumSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:57:51 -0700

Girl Scout Cookie Nutritional Breakdown
It's that time of the year again: Girl Scout Cookie season. They're posted on nearly every street corner, and with more stands than there are Starbucks these sweet temptations are unavoidable. I am not going to tell you to avoid them, but just be aware of the choices you make with this breakdown.

Girl Scout Cookies Have Landed!

YumSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:13:31 -0800

On Friday afternoon, as I was strolling around town, I noticed the first real signs of Spring: Girl Scout Cookies! So unless you've already ordered yours, you've got 13 days to get your hands on this year's offerings. From now until Mar. 16, you'll be able to find Girl Scouts on nearly every major street corner and grocery store parking lot. Some troops are on a different schedule, but you can find a troop near you and indulge!

Personally, I've got a thing for the Samoas, I love the toasted coconut, caramel, and chocolate. Although I wouldn't turn down a Thin Mint or a Tagalong (peanut butter and chocolate) either. And I always end up buying at least one box (they should be $3.50 a box).

So tell me, do you end up buying Girl Scout Cookies? Or do you think they're overrated?

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Yummy Link: Girl Scout Samoa Cheese Tart

partysugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:01:51 -0800

If you ordered too many boxes of Girl Scout cookies, then use them to make a tart. This Girl Scout samoa cheese tart uses the cookies and (my fav) dulce de leche. It looks to die for! — Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy

Yummy Links: From Valentine's Treats to Homemade Samoas

YumSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:29:31 -0800

From simple to sophisticated, here are a load of super sweet Valentine's Day treats. — Hostess with the Mostess

S'mores shouldn't be restricted to summer months, and now you can make your own Whole Wheat S'more Cookies. — Serious Eats
Williams-Sonoma has updated their website to include tips like how to cook for a crowd. — Williams-Sonoma
Grab a healthy lunch idea with Chickpea, Tomato and Feta Salad. — FitSugar
Both Thomas Keller and Michael Chiarello's new restaurants were on the agenda at the last Yountville Town Council meeting. — SF Eater
Need some help in the kitchen? Here are 10 pieces of equipment to help you out. — iVillage
What exactly is Dutch Process Chocolate? — The Kitchn
Is there a difference between brown and white eggs? — Chow
Can't wait for Girl Scout season? Try making your own homemade Samoas. — Baking Bites

Can't Wait For Girl Scout Cookies? Try Girl Scout Ice Cream

YumSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:58:31 -0800

Those of you who love Girl Scout Cookies will be happy to know that many of your local Girl Scout troops are taking pre-orders now. The cookies are traditionally sold in early March, but for those of you that can't wait, I spied the seasonal Dryer's/Edy's Girl Scout cookie ice creams at my local Safeway. For a few months only, the ice cream giant produces three flavors of ice cream infused with Girl Scout cookies. My personal favorite is the Samoas, which is Samoas cookies in Caramel Ice Cream with Fudge. However there's also Thin Mint — Thin Mint Cookies in Chocolate Mint Ice Cream — and Tagalongs — Peanut Butter Patties combined with vanilla ice cream and swirls of peanut butter and fudge.

Actually now that I've listed them out, I can't decide! How about you, which flavor do you want to try, and do you think they'll curb your Girl Scout Cookie cravings?

What Is Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

YumSugar — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:58:17 -0700

According to the calendar, there's still a couple of weeks left in spring. However the Girl Scouts in my neighborhood are ringing it in loud and clear. Coming from the street below my office are the cries "Girl Scout COOKIEEEEES. GIRRRRRLLLLL SCOUT COOOOKIEEEEES!" (which, in case you didn't know, is one of the official sounds of spring). I am praying they do not take credit cards, because if they do, it will be all over. I'll gobble up a couple boxes of Samoas and a Thin Mint for good measure. But only a couple of boxes, and not 118 non-paid for boxes like this guy.So, how about you, which Girl Scout Cookie makes you weak in the knees?