The Dunkin Donuts croissant donut!

What: it's in the title...

Where: Cornhusker and 72nd in Pappillion, NE

When: Saturday, December 27th 2014

I know it isn't the official one, but I had to try it.

It was $1.99. Novelty price. It was very interesting and layered.

The glaze was nice. I would probably buy it more often if it wasn't so expensive. 4/5

Birthday donuts!

For my birthday this year my BFF (and her husband, who I'm sure helped pick everything out!) got me some awesome donut themed presents! I can't wait to wear the socks to my next donut shop and I already started reading the book. Has a ton of information in it on the history of donuts, recipes, and donut shop profiles. I will have to review the book on here soon!

The tent looking thing is a mini wallet/business card. Maybe I should get some business cards soon...

Taco Bell Donuts

Facebook just alerted me to this craziness:

Taco Bell Cap'n Crunch Donut Holes

And I'm actually kind of excited to try them. At the bottom of the article they just mention coming out in Bakersfield, CA, but I hope if they do well all the Taco Bells get them. I better keep my eye out!

Mr. D's

What: maple long john, honey dip

Where: Mission KS

When: Monday, December 29th, 2014

The donut place was also part dollar store. Didn't get a picture of that. They also had a lovely old school counter that snaked back and forth through about half the store. They had just made the maple long john so it was nice and fresh. The flavor was more authentic than a lot of places and very subtle. The donut part was average. I'd say 3/5.

The other donut was a honey dip and it was amazing. Very fluffy and flakey.

The honey dip was the best. I'd say 5/5.

Maybe the original Lamar's?

What: maple frosted cake, chocolate frosted cake and blueberry cake

Where: Lamar's in Mission KS

When: Monday, December 29th, 2014

Now I have been to the Lamar's in Lincoln many times and never been super impressed but the hubby thought the one we passed in Mission KS may have been the original one. It was quite old looking and not very chainy at all. Plus it was near a street called Lamar so it would reason to be the one that started them all.

Anyways, we pull up at 11:50. The open sign is on and there are people inside. Yet the door is dead bolted. It is now 11:53. Plenty of donuts visible through the window. Have I ever told you one of my biggest pet peeves? When businesses close before the time it says on the door. Stick to your hours! How long does it take to let two people order two donuts and pay in cash? I'm not talking about walking into Target 15 minutes before closing and trying on every dress they have. I just want my donuts. But I digress.

I inquired about maple donuts because they had a tray labeled maple but appeared to be chocolate. She assured me it was maple and that it just didn't look like maple today. I'd never gotten a Lamar's maple because the stores in Lincoln dot actually carry them. I think it was so dark because the sugar had started to carmelize.

The half eaten donut is the maple. The hubby didn't like it at all. I thought it was interesting. I'd say 3/5.

Fluffy Fresh Donuts

What: Apple spice cake and chocolate frosted cake

Where: 5729 Johnson Drive, Mission KS

When: Sunday, December 28th, 2014

While on a quick vacation to Kansas City I got to drag my husband (did I tell you I got married? Because I did!) to the donut shop with the best name in town: Fluffy Fresh! And they were amazing.

We walked in at about 10:30 and they were down to one tray. Nothing maple. But the apple spice was amazing. So light and fluffy for a cake donut. Easily a 5/5.

The chocolate frosted was good, but not as amazing as the apple spice. The owner said they were known for their glazed donuts and cinnamon twists; they tend to run out of those first. Anyways, 4/5 for the chocolate frosted. Frosting was the best part of it. Reminded me of my mom's homemade fudge frosting. Yum!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I have a super short week at school this week and got out a little early today so I figured I'd pick up some pastries from the Spanish bakery a couple blocks from my house. Today I picked out a donut w sprinkles, apple turnover thing and a blueberry muffin.

As you can see I couldn't wait on the donut. I'm not always a huge fan of non perils but the donut is delicious. It's glazed and then sprinkled so no over powering sugary frosting to contend with. The donut itself is moist with the glaze seeping in along some of the edges. 4/5 for the donut. Other pastries will be sampled later :-)