tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23812039949231349752024-03-12T21:59:38.935-05:00The Donut DatabaseWant a donut? Don't know where to find one? Welcome to The Donut Database, my friend. The most powerful donut-finding blog EVER.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-90416249271780787902011-06-04T09:05:00.000-05:002011-06-04T09:05:31.653-05:00Happy National Donut Day!Tell me your favorite Donut-related story (nothing obscene)...... annnnnd go.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-82923141027913539712011-04-07T22:47:00.000-05:002011-04-07T22:47:23.146-05:00Dom Bakeries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zEGB780q0_c/TZ6DawWTZOI/AAAAAAAAAXI/hpKpcFlAr8w/s1600/DSCN0996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zEGB780q0_c/TZ6DawWTZOI/AAAAAAAAAXI/hpKpcFlAr8w/s400/DSCN0996.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Today I visited a local (to me) bakery that offers fresh donuts 24 hours a day... all without leaving your car!<br />
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<div style="font: 13.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica;">Dom Bakeries - </span>1305 Washtenaw Rd</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; line-height: 15.0px; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">Ypsilanti, MI 48197-2149</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; line-height: 15.0px; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">(734) 485-3175</div><div style="font: 13.0px Arial; line-height: 15.0px; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
And now.... food porn...<br />
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Welcome to the (new) Donut Database, which I'm happy to have adopted from Natalie at Bake and Destroy. I have lots of big plans to make the database better than ever.... in the meantime, check out the interactive donut-finding map, on the right side of the blog....<br />
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Yours in powdered sugar,<br />
LauraUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-85468245128211658432010-06-03T12:28:00.005-05:002011-04-06T20:15:34.998-05:00Donut Tracker 2010Welcome to the new and improved Donut Database! Thanks to my friends at <a href="http://www.reallyreallybig.com/">Really Really Big Industries, Inc</a>.my compilation of all the homemade donut shops in the US and beyond is an interactive map! This means you can add your favorite shop directly to the map for others to discover and squeal with delight!<br />
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I trust you guys not to get weird with it, but here are a few ground rules:<br />
<ul><li>No Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme or other large-chain donut shops </li>
<li>Only add non-donut shop bakeries that offer homemade donuts <i>daily</i> </li>
<li>Use purple push pins to indicate a donut shop</li>
<li>Use green push pins to denote a shop with vegan donut options</li>
<li>Use pink push pins to denote bakeries that also serve donuts </li>
</ul>What about a bakery that also serves vegan donuts? I don't know! You pick what's more important to you! If you're new to shared Google maps, check out how to contribute <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-edit-google-maps">here</a>. <br />
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Feel free to add pictures, videos and reviews to your posts or other people's posts. Email me at <a href="mailto:Donutroundup@gmail.com">Donutroundup@gmail.com</a> with any questions or comments. <br />
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<small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&cd=1&ei=SvAFTIwmlaozrbf42Ag&sig2=nGMqsHWh9PTX1IsRX-F4Zw&ie=UTF8&view=map&ved=0CEkQgAc&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100569874346235526797.0004880511aa1a195535a&ll=40.313043,-92.109375&spn=46.472152,74.707031&z=3&source=embed" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">The Donut Database</a> in a larger map</small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-37073231187343886502010-06-02T12:07:00.000-05:002010-06-04T12:08:14.964-05:00Free Donuts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/TAkyd7WyerI/AAAAAAAAADk/pTItOwgkzOY/s1600/nationaldonutday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/TAkyd7WyerI/AAAAAAAAADk/pTItOwgkzOY/s200/nationaldonutday.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Happy Doughnut Day, everyone! Now, I know there are free donut celebrations going on all over the nation - in fact, <a href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/innorthseattle/archives/209195.asp?from=blog_last3">here's a round up</a> of all the free donuts to be had in Seattle today.<br />
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Who's giving them away near you? Post a comment and share the love!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-24766374022099388322010-04-02T21:54:00.000-05:002010-04-02T21:54:39.914-05:00I Totes Want a Donut Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S7atelHhy6I/AAAAAAAAADc/EoHEeOx-RtM/s1600/11885-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S7atelHhy6I/AAAAAAAAADc/EoHEeOx-RtM/s320/11885-1.jpg" /></a></div>Not only is this bag the cutest, but the accompanying story on the page is awesome as well.<br />
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It's a tragic tale of girl meets boy, girl likes boy, boy eats girl's donut, girl no longer likes boy. I'm sorry to say it's happened to me too. Will they never learn?<br />
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Get it at <a href="http://modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/I+Totes+Want+a+Donut+Bag">ModCloth</a>, $29.99.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-25689731815234482852010-03-14T21:27:00.000-05:002010-03-14T21:27:44.669-05:00Doh! Nut by Irregular Choice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S52a2WuINdI/AAAAAAAAADU/gKDpfxvW9Q8/s1600-h/2835-3-l.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S52a2WuINdI/AAAAAAAAADU/gKDpfxvW9Q8/s200/2835-3-l.png" width="200" /></a></div>Why did <a href="http://www.irregularchoice.com/">Irregular Choice</a> make two donut key chains?<br />
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I don't know, who cares?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-24156550231532286852010-03-10T12:24:00.000-06:002010-03-10T12:24:17.649-06:00Giant Donut Cake Pan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S5fi7N2MGcI/AAAAAAAAADM/5Jwrl01hU7I/s1600-h/img39m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S5fi7N2MGcI/AAAAAAAAADM/5Jwrl01hU7I/s200/img39m.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I can think of only one thing I like better than a donut, and that's a giant donut. Until recently, it was but a dream... but Williams-Sonoma made it come true and for that, I am forever grateful to them. <br />
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Bonus feature: the hilarious video on their <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/1962943/?catalogId=61&bnrid=3180501&cm_ven=Shopping&cm_cat=Froogle&cm_pla=default&cm_ite=default">product page</a>. "I love donuts, and I love cake..." Me too, lady. Me too.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-90833250853059386802010-02-25T12:42:00.000-06:002010-02-25T12:42:37.841-06:00Veganizing Dunkin’ Donuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S4bEdYLMexI/AAAAAAAAADE/g8KK71z_M70/s1600-h/donut-vegan%281%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/S4bEdYLMexI/AAAAAAAAADE/g8KK71z_M70/s200/donut-vegan%281%29.jpg" width="198" /></a></div>Heeeeey vegans! Now's your big chance! Dunkin' Donuts is holding its second annual Create Dunkin's Next Donut <a href="https://www.dunkindonuts.com/donut/">Contest</a> and Compassion Over Killing is urging vegan donut dreamers to submit a vegan idea. For details & inspiration <a href="http://www.dunkincruelty.com/contest">click here</a>. <br />
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Vegan donuts FTW!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-7770565974835835502010-01-30T18:43:00.002-06:002010-01-30T18:43:59.804-06:00How It's Made: Doughnuts<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9byJGfFnAXM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9byJGfFnAXM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-4944139662146618942010-01-01T13:55:00.000-06:002010-01-01T13:55:11.164-06:00Mini Sparkle Doughnuts at Starbucks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/Sz5ShiLM5oI/AAAAAAAAAC8/1fNWkr4uTd8/s1600-h/aq7s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/Sz5ShiLM5oI/AAAAAAAAAC8/1fNWkr4uTd8/s320/aq7s.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>This image was Tweeted to me by @RetroBakery this morning - what a way to start the new year! I was pretty sad when Starbucks stopped carrying Top Pot Doughnuts so it's good to see some form of my favorite morning treat available. I haven't tried them yet, but I've seen mixed reviews all over the Interwebs.<br />
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You can check Starbucks.com to see if they're available in your 'hood - we warned... these little suckers are 120 calories and 6 grams of fat each. They are small, but mighty.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-91058016300402013102009-12-20T16:36:00.000-06:002009-12-20T16:36:45.254-06:00Donut Snack & Sandwich Bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/Sy6mRWH-U4I/AAAAAAAAAC0/JWGhII21gr8/s1600-h/HAP_01_DNTS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/Sy6mRWH-U4I/AAAAAAAAAC0/JWGhII21gr8/s200/HAP_01_DNTS.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>I knew donuts would save the Earth someday, but this wasn't quite how I imagined it. Nevertheless, you can reduce your carbon footprint with these coffee and donut-print snack and sandwich bags by <a href="http://www.reusablebags.com/store/snacktaxi-c-68.html">snackTAXI</a>. Available in two sizes at <a href="http://ReusableBags.com/">ReusableBags.com</a>, these help to reduce the number of plastic baggies we throw away every day.<br />
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Plus, the larger size is perfect for an actual donut. Take it with you to your favorite donut shop and ask them to place your treat in this bag instead of a paper one. Just shake it out, and it's good to go the next day. (There are further care instructions on the product page.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-82779485944230487962009-11-18T18:41:00.000-06:002009-11-18T18:41:37.315-06:00Donut Demon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SwST80Dc1AI/AAAAAAAAACo/efyJ0lBWgXg/s1600/C153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SwST80Dc1AI/AAAAAAAAACo/efyJ0lBWgXg/s320/C153.jpg" /></a><br />
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This <a href="http://www.hoopla.org/KenBrown/">Ken Brown</a> postcard was sent to me by Joy of <a href="http://www.myspace.com/luckycupcakehairclips">Lucky Cupcake Hairclips</a>.<br />
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I love it, for obvious reasons.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-39200564506552483042009-11-12T08:33:00.004-06:002009-11-12T08:37:55.964-06:00Donut Flash Drive<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SvwdqG9areI/AAAAAAAAACg/eRMx7b64JHo/s1600-h/donut_flash_drives2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SvwdqG9areI/AAAAAAAAACg/eRMx7b64JHo/s320/donut_flash_drives2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403226262197677538" /></a><br />Oh donut flash drive, where were you when I was in college and I needed such things? Not to mention your friends cake flash drive and pizza flash drive. I dunno where you can get these retail - but you can buy like, 500 of them from <a href="http://www.vavolo.com/usb/usb.htm">Vavolo</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-21324380195856845762009-11-05T07:53:00.002-06:002009-11-05T07:59:07.032-06:00National Doughnut Day - Part Two!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SvLaEBiWGSI/AAAAAAAAACY/SFF0L9AgIFQ/s1600-h/homerdonut.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 175px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SvLaEBiWGSI/AAAAAAAAACY/SFF0L9AgIFQ/s320/homerdonut.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400618665837467938" border="0" /></a><br />If you thought the first Friday in June was the best day of the year you were only half right, for today is the second National Doughnut Day of the year! (Hello <a href="http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/">This is Why You're Fat</a>, are you paying attention?)<br />I am currently dieting (shut up, I'm turning 30. You would cry too if it happened to you...) so I will be placing an order with <a href="http://www.holeydonuts.net/">Holey Donuts</a> in honor of the 2nd holiest (or is it hole-iest) of days.<br />Happy Doughnut Day, y'all!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-44284971990254840922009-09-27T20:06:00.003-05:002009-09-27T20:10:47.264-05:00Doughnuts on a String<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SsAMQaL5rfI/AAAAAAAAACQ/L5hV2KfT1JE/s1600-h/la10275134_1007_doughnuts_l.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 281px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SsAMQaL5rfI/AAAAAAAAACQ/L5hV2KfT1JE/s400/la10275134_1007_doughnuts_l.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386318630381792754" /></a>I spotted this party idea in the Halloween '09 issue of Martha Stewart Living - Doughnuts on a String. It's not really so much a game as it's a weird way to serve doughnuts to children at your Halloween party. I have to say I would not like to play Doughnuts on a String - especially not if anyone was taking pictures - but I would very much like to watch other people play. <div><br /></div><div>If you are too stupid to figure out how to put doughnuts on strings, you can find the instructions at <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/doughnuts-on-a-string?autonomy_kw=doughnuts">MarthaStewart.com</a>.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-42893508694505416552009-09-10T07:24:00.000-05:002009-09-10T07:31:55.100-05:00Oh hai, Mr. Donut!<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ve-9K1R79tI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ve-9K1R79tI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-84197519264412907572009-07-26T16:33:00.003-05:002009-07-26T16:47:17.940-05:00A Visit to Homecut Donuts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3758868297_e7db9c556d_m.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3758868297_e7db9c556d_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Among the many things I did not appreciate about my hometown of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Joliet</span> when I still lived there, there is <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cut-donuts-joliet-2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Homecut</span> Donuts</a>. I can count on one hand how many times I made the 10-minute trip from my parent's house to choose from the dizzying <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">selection</span> of always-fresh, always homemade donuts on display. <div><br /></div><div>Now that I've been in Chicago for 10 years, and really understand what it's like to want for a cute little homemade donuts joint, packed with old people and crazies at any given hour of the day, I can truly say I love and respect <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Homecut</span> Donuts. </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 187px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3759666864_f12e6f7621_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" />There are plenty of sweet treats to choose from - honey dipped, German chocolate, cherry cake (which tastes just like cherry grenadine and donut mixed together), sprinkle donuts-on-a-stick, frosted cinnamon buns the size of your head and my personal favorite, the sundae - a dressed-up glazed yeast donut for those who prefer ice cream for breakfast. </div><div><br /></div><div>We chose honey dipped, a few sundaes, German chocolate, chocolate cream-filled, toasted coconut and a few other classics and our only regret was also getting a box of coffee to take back home. I should have guessed by the number of old men inside that this was not going to be the strong, dark coffee I have become accustom to as a city slicker. This was, at best, truck stop coffee.</div><div><br /></div><div>But that's OK, because <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Joliet</span> is a trucker town and I was the one out of place, eating their food and passing judgement on their beverages. The donuts more than made up for it, and the lesson was learned. I'll be back, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Homecut</span> Donuts, so fire up the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">friers</span>. </div><div><br /></div><div>More of my photos live <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=7633778%40N04&q=Homecut+Donuts&m=text">here</a>. Other people's photos live <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Homecut%20Donuts&w=all">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-22317618492324361492009-06-29T20:01:00.003-05:002009-06-29T20:07:41.952-05:00Holey Donuts Low-Fat Mail Order Donuts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SklkHPbRgEI/AAAAAAAAACI/k9Ccf9nHZ20/s1600-h/assort_02-sm.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/SklkHPbRgEI/AAAAAAAAACI/k9Ccf9nHZ20/s200/assort_02-sm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352919707669332034" /></a>A donut with fewer than 3 grams of fat? What kind of pixy magic is going on over at <a href="http://www.holeydonuts.net">Holey Donuts</a>? <div><br /></div><div>My eyes said, "whaaaaa?"</div><div>My mouth said, "nooooooo!"</div><div>And then my eyes told my belly about Boston Cream Oreo and Blueberry Vanilla Cinnamon Buns and my belly said, "yeaaaaaah!" </div><div><br /></div><div>I can't personally vouch for these as I have yet to try them, but the flavor combos have me intrigued. I noticed they're cholesterol-free so I'm wondering if they have any vegan flavors for my vegan friends? What say you, Holey Donut? </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-57653943588589705982009-06-05T08:16:00.002-05:002009-06-05T08:22:21.557-05:00National Doughnut Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/Sikb9zfwNHI/AAAAAAAAACA/wbLMwAuC_6w/s1600-h/chief-wiggum.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8wjwnLN55Us/Sikb9zfwNHI/AAAAAAAAACA/wbLMwAuC_6w/s200/chief-wiggum.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343833181461165170" border="0" /></a><br />Quite possibly the greatest holiday of the year! National Doughnut day, traditionally the first Friday of June, honors the Salvation Army "Lassies" of WWI. It is also used as a fund raiser for needy causes of the Salvation Army.<br /><br />The original Salvation Army Doughnut was first served by Salvation Army in 1917. During WWI, Salvation Army "lassies" were sent to the front lines of Europe. These brave volunteers made home cooked foods, and provided a moral boost to the troops. Often, the doughnuts were cooked in oil inside the of the metal helmet of an American soldier. The American infantrymen were commonly called doughboys. Salvation Army lassies were the only women outside of military personnel allowed to visit the front lines. Lt. Colonel Helen Purviance is considered the Salvation Army's "first doughnut girl". <br /><br />(Info sited from <a href="http://holidayinsights.com/">holidayinsights.com</a>)<br /><br />In addition to being a way patriotic, donut-themed holiday, it is also a day when many well-known donut retailers offer free donuts with the purchase of a coffee. (Offers vary, be sure to harass your local Dunkin Donuts and Krispie Kreme for your free donut.)<br /><br />Happy Doughnut Day, y'all!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-49442762584899777872009-06-04T17:37:00.003-05:002009-06-04T17:38:51.391-05:00Caged Tomato <3s Donuts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3596616886_4cbcdb59a0_o.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3596616886_4cbcdb59a0_o.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>I thought you'd like to know that Carrie, the lady behind my most favorite donut artwork ever over at <a href="http://cagedtomato.etsy.com">Caged Tomato</a> now has a <a href="http://cagedtomato.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. And she talks about donuts. A lot.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-68164657728079239622009-06-03T15:42:00.005-05:002009-06-03T15:46:06.850-05:00Zeppoli at Olive Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3593496040_5aefd2aced_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 234px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3593496040_5aefd2aced_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>As an Italian, and the former employee of an Italian bakery, I'm not entirely sure I can endorse the zeppoli at Olive Garden. As a total fatass, however, I don't know how I can <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> endorse "soft, traditional Italian doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar, served with chocolate sauce for dipping."<br /><br />Get 'em while they're hot.<br /><br />Thanks to Kari of <a href="http://www.retrobakerylv.com">Retro Bakery</a> for the tip!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-14453459315439867262009-05-25T14:46:00.001-05:002009-05-25T14:47:26.060-05:00Donut Taste Testing at Bite Cafe<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wFncngXZsOQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wFncngXZsOQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-37432361846387288742009-05-19T20:51:00.003-05:002009-05-19T20:54:39.337-05:00Dunk 'em if You Got 'em!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3546909467_75b2b87651_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 192px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3546909467_75b2b87651_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>It's no secret that I'm obsessed with <a href="http://cagedtomato.etsy.com">Caged Tomato's</a> beautiful prints. They're literally all over my house, taunting me with delicious donuts, coffee, veggie burgers and whatnot at every corner.<br /><br />But then she went and made this one. I swear to Godzilla I will get this tattooed on me.<br /><br />$15 - it doesn't get any better.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381203994923134975.post-43878171465246066092009-05-18T22:18:00.002-05:002009-05-18T22:24:49.384-05:00Psycho Donuts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3544130619_c45c22bbe4_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3544130619_c45c22bbe4_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.ironcupcakemilwaukee.com/">Sandy</a> for directing me to <a href="http://www.psycho-donuts.com">Psycho Donuts</a>. Or rather, the <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/scavenger/detail?entry_id=39969">ridiculous controversy</a> surrounding their name. Apparently, mental health activists find their name (and hilarious donuts flavors) offensive.<br /><br />Now, I'm not saying people should go around poking fun at diseases and whatnot, but I am saying is- don't eff with donuts. Go pick on Crazy Bread at Little Ceasars you babies!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1