The other day, in true Carrie Bradshaw (foodie) style, I had a thought: I couldn\u2019t help but wonder–why are doughnuts the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee? And what makes the perfect doughnut? As I waited for my coffee to percolate, I started pondering the options.<\/p>\n
Now, I consider myself a coffee elitist. I am very picky about my coffee (see more on that subject in previous blog) And as far as pairing pastries with my coffee goes, I\u2019m discovering that there\u2019s a sort of doughnut loyalty. Some people swear by Dunkin\u2019 Donuts, others by Krispy Kreme, still others by Publix Bakery.\u00a0 Buddha Belly Doughnuts, which just opened in Sarasota, is gaining a following as well; their doughnuts are homemade and organic in shape; large but not overwhelming, doughy but not dense.<\/p>\n
What it comes down to, I think, is the emotional attachment. Doughnuts are comfort food–something that we rely on to bring us to a place of familiarity.\u00a0 What\u2019s better than brewing a cup of coffee and then sitting down to breakfast with the newspaper and a fat doughnut, your pet at your feet and your family surrounding you? Not much, especially in these crazy times!<\/p>\n
So tell me: What\u2019s your favorite doughnut? Do you have a favorite flavor? And do you agree that doughnuts are a comfort food?<\/p>\n
– Judi Gallagher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The other day, in true Carrie Bradshaw (foodie) style, I had a thought: I couldn\u2019t help but wonder–why are doughnuts … <\/p>\n