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Moore Desserts Please Celebrates Second Anniversary

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575916_488453921207938_503779957_nBrittany Moore, owner of Moore Dessert Please! invites you to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of her store, located at 1003 Shroyer Road in Oakwood, with a free cupcake  for a year give away, buy 2 get 2 specials, t shirt giveways  and a visit from Zombie Dogz! The celebration will run from 11am – 3pm this Sunday, May 4th. 25651

Moore’s business was launched on the heels of her 2 appearances on the cable tv bakers challenge show, CupCake Wars, where she and her mother competed twice on the Food Network show. Read about it here.  From cupcakes to brownies, everything they make in our kitchen is single batch, fresh from scratch. Moore’s business is geared for sellouts “we bake everyday fresh from scratch, we do our best to keep up with demand, however, after our check point at 3pm, we allow our cupcakes to sell out.”

Moore Desserts Please supports many charity events, including a coats for cupcakes exchange,  DMM’s own Sweet Treats Festival.

 

Mad River Run Grand Opening Monday

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grandopening2 A grand opening event will be held for the Mad  River Run at Eastwood MetroPark at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 5. Enter at 1385 Harshman Road.

 

Part conservation, part recreation, the Mad River Run includes a kayak and canoe whitewater feature in the Mad River, river access points, and an area for observing paddlers or just enjoying the river. Construction was funded in part by a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Dayton. Members will celebrate and commemorate the Mad River Run during the grand opening.

 

“The Rotary Club of Dayton is excited to support this new destination for free, active outdoor recreation and place where everyone can connect with the Mad River,” said Greg Birkemeyer, president of the Rotary Club of Dayton. “Enhancing our river assets is critical to making the Miami Valley an even better place to live, work and play.

 

“Recovery work after Dayton’s great flood of 1913 was the first relief project for Rotary International, so this was the perfect project for the Rotary Club of Dayton to support to commemorate our 100 years of service to the local community,” Birkemeyer added.

 

The Mad River Run also improved the aquatic habitat and safety characteristics of the river while providing a 4-mile paddling experience from Eastwood to RiverScape MetroParks.

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“The Mad River Run is part of a renewed focus on rivers in our community, and this project accentuates a key river corridor that leads right into downtown,” MetroParks Executive Director Becky Benná said. “Improving outdoor recreation opportunities is a key component in attracting and retaining the workforce that will power our regional economy, as well as in strengthening Dayton’s vibrancy.

 

“We thank the Rotary Club of Dayton for its generous donation that has helped Five Rivers MetroParks’ fulfill its mission to protect the region’s natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature,” Benná added.

 

In addition to the new play areas for paddlers at Mad River Run, spectators can view the action from the riverbank. The river feature serves as a swiftwater rescue training classroom, and additional programs are planned for advanced paddling and maneuvering training in moving water.

 

“The features on the Mad River have helped meet the needs of the paddling community — not only for current paddlers and the new ones we gain daily, but for future generations,” said local paddling expert and enthusiast Lamar Jackson. “As a father of two, a paddler and instructor, I see the big picture of something like this and can assure you my children and I will be taking full advantage of what the current feature and planned features have to offer. The ease of access and location makes this a great place for instructional clinics for paddling or swift water rescue, and the location of the Mad River Run couldn’t be at a better spot for the public to see.”

 

In addition, those interested in fishing will benefit from deep water holes formed by the water flow around the River Run rock structures, where fish tend to concentrate to stay out of the river current.

 

“The Mad River Run is a great addition to the Miami Valley,” said Pete Ziehler of the National Association of Professional River Anglers. “It’s a place for anglers to seek fish pooled above and below the run. This also enables fly anglers to hone their skills with the calmness of the waters. This gem is really a keystone in the continued development of the waterways in the MetroParks system.”

 

Town Hall Theatre Goes Green in May!

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Pictured L to R: Stephanie Radford as Donkey, RJ Steck as Shrek, Montana Iverson as Lord Farquaad and Gwyn Burton as the Princess Fiona. Picture taken by Mike Long.

Audiences can leave their table manners at the door this month. This show has it all! Burping at the table? Check! Passing gas in public? You bet! Smelling like a rotted swamp? Don’t you know it! An ogre rising above it all to save the kingdom and rescue the princess? Double-check!

 

Shrek, The Musical, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film, a green-faced ogre romps through an adventure like no other hero could in this hilarious send-up of childhood’s best-loved fairy tales!

 

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek.

 

Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery,Shrek, The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!  Don’t miss the fun all this month. Washington Township’s Town Hall Theatre goes green from May 2- May 18.  Shows are Friday nights at 7pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm.  More information and tickets online! 

10?’s with Chef Trish Miles of C’est Cheese

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trishWhat’s Your Story?

I started cooking at a young age when my sisters and I would do “make -ups”….basically putting together different creations involving butter, sugar and other ingredients for an after school snack. One of my daily jobs included making the salad for dinner. This led to me to starting my own garden and betting my dad that I could live off of it for two weeks. I caved to ice cream and sweets!

Trish pictured here with her dad!

 

I attended the College of St. Benedict in MN, graduated in 1986, and moved to Dayton for a teaching position at Incarnation Elementary school. Soon afterward I met my husband and was married in 1989. In ’91, we had our first child and three more children followed. I decided to stay home, but at the same time some students at the University of Dayton were trying to start up a rowing team. Both my husband and I had rowed in college, and we agreed to coach. At that time I began to train heavily in my own boat where I developed a pretty competitive career in racing. In 2003, my husband and I began a high school girls rowing program called Dayton Boat Club where we both currently coach outside of our other jobs.

 

The coaching, my own competitive rowing, and the kids kept me busy, but with the kids growing up, our expenses increased. I needed to find a way to establish a more financially stable income.

 

The thought of finishing my masters at UD was an option, but the time commitment probably wouldn’t allow me to coach or have the freedom to visit family as much as I’d like to. I had always joked about having my own café, but, again, I knew that was probably even more time consuming. There were a couple food truck ideas in the making when I thought, nobody had done anything solely dedicated to grilled cheese! The menu options were endless and fun to create! When I started looking into the truck, logistics and the unique idea, it all came together and people were very excited about what I had to offer. It took off!

1.       What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?

You’d think I’d say “cheese” is my favorite ingredient, but what I really like about making the sandwiches are the fresh vegetables and spices that go together.  The Don Quixote is one of my favorites as it has the corn, black beans, jalapeño with two different cheeses and a chipotle mayo. Recently, too, I’ve discovered how cooking with lemon can really bring in a lot of flavor

2.       What ingredient do you dread?

Opening a jar of sauerkraut.  It smells terrible, but once it’s on the grill and added to the Reuben, it can be amazing!

 3.       What’s your favorite dish to make?gouda

There are currently 9 different sandwiches on the menu and I tend to favor the vegetarian based ones.  I do love the Don Quixote, but the “Oh My Gouda” has a whole different flavor with the onions, mushrooms, Gouda, mozzarella and a spicy mustard mayo.

As far as the ones that meat in them, I’d have to go with the Buffalo Blue:  shredded buffalo chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, blue cheese with a splash of Franks

4.       What’s your favorite pig out food?

Harvest, sweet potato fries. Delicious!

5.       What restaurant, other than your own do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?

Dewey’s Pizza, every Thursday night – date night.  I have to give Dewey’s pizza some credit.  A lot of my combinations have stemmed from the way I see and taste how certain ingredients go well together.  Love their pizza!

6.       What’s your best advice for home chefs?

Try a recipe, but don’t be afraid to make it your own.  Start with what you know works, pay attention to what you like when you’re out in a restaurant, and try to bring those ideas home.

7.       If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?

Bridget, Matthew, Patrick and Madeline Miles. I love to have my kids all home for dinner.

 8.       Who do you look up to in the industry and why?

Todd Jesdale, truly a genius in the field of coaching rowing, but also a bit eccentric in a comforting and enjoyable way.  He is a previous US national boys’ team coach.

 

Patrick, from Harvest Mobile Cuisine.  He has inspired, encouraged and looked out for me in my C’est Cheese endeavor.  I’m addicted to his sweet potato fries, so much that I gave them up for lent!

 

Devin Oliver.  Humble, kind, a true leader and he plays pretty good basketball. Love those Flyers!

9.       What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?

I might substitute teach at Holy Angels, where my kids all attended grade school or if the weather is nice, I’ll get out in my boat for a row.  Then there is the possibility I might go and visit my son in Columbus or my daughter in Chicago.

 

10.   Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story.

I’ve had a few disasters… I think you have to if you’re going to learn anything!

 

When we were first married, my husband’s parents came to visit.  I wanted to make this zucchini pasta.  The zucchini burnt and stuck to the pan. The fire alarm in our house was blaring.  I took the pan and whacked it against the outside of our house where it was in view of my in laws (I didn’t know they were there).  I looked over to the patio where they were sitting, and said: “dinners ready”!

 

I guess I’ve come a long way since those days…. I’ve learned a lot by trial and error, but I think I’m on a good path and I love what I’ve been able to do!  I’ve loved getting to meet a lot of people in the Dayton area.  I love to meet other small business owners and share in the experience of working hard to be successful.  Who knows, maybe someday I’ll have the time to open a café with French tablecloths, good music and a fun atmosphere!

 

Extras:cestchz

C’est Cheese Schedule:

Monday:  Wilmer Hale on Research Blvd and Founders

Tuesday:  Ghostlight Cofee on Wayne

Wednesday:  5 Rivers Metro Park office on monument

Friday: Wilmer Hale

Weekends vary according to events. Often I’ll be on the schedule for either Eudora, Yellow Springs, and Star City Brewery’s

 

The best way to find Trish is on twitter:  @cest_cheese

She can be  scheduled for  graduation, block, birthday parties as well as wedding showers.

Contact info:  937-344-4771         cestcheese.info

This Chef 10?’s article was put together by UD students in Professor Rebecca P. Blust’s  UD Engineering Project Management class.  Our four member team , Gracelyn Key, Sushmitha Rayinadi, Emily Strobach and Daniel Williams spent the semester learning how to meet with a client (DMM) define the project, put a plan together and execute it.  This is the first of 9 Chef interviews they presented to us as their class project.