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Free Food Alert: National Doughnut Day Giveaways

YumSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:00:53 -0700

Fridays just keep getting better: in addition to taking advantage of some free Mars chocolate, tomorrow is National Doughnut Day - which mean you can enjoy free doughnuts courtesy of both Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts. There's no purchase required at Krispy Kreme, where all you have to do is saunter over to your participating local store to score a free pastry. From there, you can cross town to hit up Dunkin' Donuts, where you get a gratis doughnut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage.

To further honor this American classic and breakfast of champions, see if you can dunk my doughnut identification quiz. Will you partake in tomorrow's breakfast pastry bargain?

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Can You Dunk This Doughnut Quiz?

YumSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:30:08 -0800

In case it wasn't already on your radar, today isn't just the day after the most monumental election in history. It also happens to be Doughnut Day!

There are more fried breakfast pastries than one can keep up with these days. Between crullers, comfits, fritters, bear claws, and old fashioneds, it sure is hard to keep those doughnuts straight. Think you can do it? There's only one way to find out!

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Take My Quiz, Get a Free Doughnut!

YumSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:30:39 -0700

Actually, you don't have to take my quiz to get a free doughnut. Because today, in honor of National Doughnut Day, Krispy Kreme is handing out free doughnuts!

While we've got fried dough on the brain and sticky glaze on our fingers, I thought it would be a good time to test your knowledge of the iconic doughnut chain.

Are you krazy about Krispy Kreme? Take my quiz to find out.

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Yummy Links: From Food TV to Doughnuts

YumSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:07:58 -0800

Earlier I gave you the Red Carpet coverage for the Food Network Awards, but be sure to read this hysterical recap of the actual award ceremony. It sounds almost painful and look at how empty the seats are! - Side Salad
In honor of National Pig Day, be sure to check out this Pig heaven Honor Roll that lists the best pork dishes from coast to coast. - Serious Eats
Should restaurants indicate unhealthy menu choices? - FitSugar
You know you love doughnuts, don't fight it any longer. Just go read how to make doughnuts and get inspired to host your own doughnut party. - Eggbeater

Be sure to check out how the whole John Mackey vs. Michael Pollan event turned out. Sounds like a potential food fight turned love fest. I couldn't make it, but luckily the webcast is up now too. The Ethicurean
Where was this Wonder Pizza vending machine when I was going to college? - Tastespotting

Loukoumades, The Great Greek Doughnut

YumSugar — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:58:31 -0700

When I was in college, there was a Greek food festival every year. My housemate and I would jump on our bikes and head down there in order to load up on tasty treats. There were a lot of great things to try, but my favorite was definitely an order of freshly fried loukoumades (imagine plump balls of deep fried dough, coated in sugar syrup or honey!). The festival is only once a year, but I decided I had to learn how to make them myself. To find a recipe and celebrate our Greek food coverage, as well as National Doughnut Day, read more

Loukoumades - Greek Doughnuts
From Greeks in LA

1 envelope active dry yeast
3 cups warm water
4 cups flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Vegetable oil, for frying

For the syrup:
2 cups honey
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water

Cinnamon, ground, to taste

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water, proof for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture, whisk to incorporate. Add in the milk and eggs. When fully mixed, add in the other 2 cups of flour. Batter should be thick but not solid, if necessary, thin with more water. Whisk in vanilla. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours.

For the syrup, in a small pot mix together the honey, sugar, and water and bring to a boil, turn down and simmer until completely dissolved and keep warm.

Heat the oil to 360 degrees and with a large spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil. It will immediately puff and come to the surface. When golden brown on both sides, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Drizzle with warm syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

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