National Donut Day (June 7th this year) is probably my favorite unofficial holiday. l love donuts of all kinds, but particularly denser, heavier, and cakier donuts. (But hey, if you love the lighter glazed donuts, more power to you! On National Donut Day, we celebrate all kinds.) And note well: Everyone can celebrate National Donut Day! While most of the chains are still stuffed with allergens, you can always make donuts at [...]
How to Make Homemade Quinoa Flour
Why spend time and money sourcing quinoa flour when it is super simple to make at home with just one ingredient? Quinoa flour is a gluten-free alternative to regular flour and can be used in many recipes, from breads and cookies to pancakes and muffins. Several recipes for quinoa flour involve sprouting and dehydrating the grain, but who has the time? This method is quick and easy and yields perfect quinoa flour every time. [...]
The 5 Best Donut Freebies for National Donut Day
National Donut Day is tomorrow (June 7th), and it's gonna be great. I mean, who doesn't love donuts? And better yet, who doesn't love an excuse to eat more donuts? Well, five donut shops are offering fantastic deals to give you precisely that excuse. We'll dive in on them in a moment, but first let's talk a little history. National Donut Day started nearly 90 years ago It's 86 years old, to be exact, and [...]
All the Krispy Kreme Cup Sizes
One of the things I most appreciate about Krispy Kreme is that they focus on doing a handful of things exceptionally well. Great doughnuts, great coffee, a few sweeter frozen drinks, that's it. Unlike Dunkin, which has a bajillion donuts, and Starbucks, which has a (let's face it, sometimes confusing) array of cup sizes...Krispy Kreme's donut menu is simple and repeatable across its franchises, and it only has a handful of [...]
Blue Foods – Listed with Pictures, Facts
Are you planning a nautical-themed soiree? Maybe a blue suede shoes Elvis party? You can’t go wrong with these blue foods (or blue drinks!) to grace your dinner table or hors dourve tray! Read on for 50 (yes, 50!) unique blue foods. Blue Foods – Alphabetized Below is a list of 50 blue foods in alphabetical order for easy food reference. Following the list, you'll discover brief descriptions of each item. Blue [...]
8 Best Nutella (Flavored Hazelnut Butter) Alternatives
There's something about the combination of hazelnuts and chocolate that's just pure magic. But as much as I love Nutella, I don't love its high sugar content and the fillers it contains. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative, a nut-free option, or just something different, I've curated a list of my top Nutella alternatives! 8 Best nutella alternatives Best nutella alternative: Make it at home The [...]
