Tag Archives: Donuts

Simple Homemade Halloween Treats

You can claim that they are homemade, but these treats don’t take nearly the time or effort to create, thanks to good ol’ fashion ingenuity. In my opinion, busy home cooks should never feel guilty for using store bought donuts or frosting instead of the made-from-scratch versions. If you have the time, energy and desire to make the following items from scratch, by all means, have at it. However, if you are working under time constraints and still want to design an elaborate Halloween party buffet then consider the following time saving recipes: MUNCHABLE MONSTER EYES Ingredients: Glazed donut holes … Continue reading →

Drive-Thru Donuts and Coffee for Dogs

Weather-permitting, and depending on the task, sometimes I take Murph with me to run errands. Quick ones, like to the gas station or dry cleaners. Things where I know I won’t be inside for very long. But lately he has some new favorite places to accompany me because he knows he’ll get a treat too: Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. Dunkin Donuts Yes, I know. Donuts are no better for my dog than they are for me, but every once in while I like to indulge. Mostly on Sunday mornings after a nice walk in the park. It used to be … Continue reading →

Dad’s Losing It: Out of Control

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I have fallen off the wagon and was then promptly run over by the wagon as it backed up. After navigating the birthday party food-spread with minimal trouble over the weekend, I have since consumed six pieces of pizza, a large bowl of mint ice cream, two cups of Pepsi and more mini-chocolate donuts than I care to mention (to be honest, I lost count somewhere in the mid-teens). Granted, this was not all at one sitting (that would be disgusting), but it has been my story over the past 72-plus hours. Making this even more tragic is that my … Continue reading →

Krispy Kreme Tears

Oh Krispy Kreme—why have you forsaken me? Was I not there for you when you needed me most? Oh woe is me! These tears I shed could be adding a salty bite to your sweet, thin, crunchy layer of white glaze, but (sniff, sniff) instead they fall onto an old crumpled white tissue. Why, oh why, have you shut your doors to me… and your other adoring fans? Translation: My local Krispy Kreme store just went out of business. Pardon my shock, but you have to realize that I have a long history with these world famous donuts. In 1996, … Continue reading →

The Tips We Wish Were True

When it comes to weight loss and eating a healthy diet, there are plenty of myths out there that confuse dieters out there and the following tips are one hundred percent untrue. So let’s talk about the tips we wish were true and enjoy a little Monday morning humor to get your week kicked off right. Donuts are Healthier than Solid Pastries – Do you know how many calories you can save by eating something with a hole in the middle? French Fries Reduce Heart Disease – There is statistical evidence that the French suffer fewer heart attacks than American … Continue reading →

History of Krispy Kreme

I remember being in San Diego in 2000 when the first Krispy Kreme Donut Shop opened. It was a major event, which surprised me. After all, Krispy Kreme was a well-established donut shop in Memphis and you could even buy them in the grocery stores. The first day it opened in San Diego, the wait at the drive thru was two hours. That is right, I said two hours. Now, I love Krispy Kreme donuts – they are delicious – but even for me, two hours was a bit too long of a wait. We had weekly meetings at work … Continue reading →