Food Glorious Food - Not my local donut or doughnut

I really have no preference when it comes to the spelling of 'doughnut'. Or 'donut'.

I just want to get my hands on several of the following doughnuts.

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This is an Apple Maple Bacon Donut - from Dynamo Donut in San Francisco.

I'll be moving here soon because of this concoction. No joke.

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S'mores donut from Psycho Donuts. A messy plate of good. You can get this lovely in LA.

I guess I could spend my time between San Francisco and LA. Sounds kind of cool and cosmopolitan 

to trek between those two cities for donuts, right?

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Oh yes, these beauties are a bit closer to me. The Chocolate Cream Puff from 

Spunky Dunkers Donuts in Chicago. Yea, I'd totally eat that right now.

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Beyond Glaze Doughnuts in Draper, Utah makes this Apple Crisp Doughnut. I want it.

But dang, I have to travel out west again. Donut eating is a labor of love I tell you.

And after perusing the internets, I think I have found my donut nirvana....

Doughnut Plant in NYC.

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The Black Out Doughnut. I love chocolate. This doughnut looks to be made of chocolate.

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These offerings are the Blackberry Jam and Carrot doughnuts. I probably wouldn't walk in 

and choose either of these doughnuts right off the bat. But I would get to them 

sooner or later and I would shame myself for not choosing them sooner. 

And finally, these hunks of pretty....

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are the Creme Brulee Doughnut. I think four would not be enough.

It may seem that I'm obsessed with doughnuts. Uh, donuts. Well, at the moment I am.

Tomorrow the obsession could be roasted asparagus with balsamic vinaigrette. 

That's the beauty of a food craving - it changes on a whim and 

you can always find a wonderful place to quench the craving.

Now, I must make haste! To New York.

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Food Glorious Food - Cat in the Hat Hats

I may not eat green eggs and ham. But I will eat sweets. It's part of who I am.

Did you know that Dr. Seuss' birthday was March 2nd. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

My son's pre-k class is celebrating Dr. Seuss all month and on his snack day this week I chose to incorporate the Dr. Seuss theme.

I found the idea for this snack at Jill's site, Meet the Dubiens. She is so, so clever.

I did prepare my Cat Hats a bit differently then Jill. But both ways are quite easy. And it was amazing 

how excited the kids were about these sweet treats.

To make, first dip the bottom third of your marshmallow into water. Then swirl into the red sugar.

Let the marshmallow set while you dip and sugar your other marshmallows.

Now, dip the top third of your marshmallow in the water and swirl this end in the sugar.

Aaahhh, stripes.

Remove one chocolate cookie side from an Oreo. Gently scrape the creamy middle with a fork.

I found that this helps the frosting and marshmallow adhere to the cookie better.

Spread on a little smear of frosting. Plop on your decorated marshmallow.

And look what you have. A whole slew of Cat Hats.

Pretty darn cute!

Thanks for a great idea Jill!

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Food Glorious Food - Sweet Heart

♥ Happy Valentine's Day ♥

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Food Glorious Food - Eat Your Heart Out

Eat Your Heart Out.

In a good way!

Such an adorable idea!

Jello, sweetened condensed milk, water, cookie cutter shape of choice and time.  Nothing to it.

And this basic idea can be applied to virtually any holiday or celebration depending upon 

the flavor (color) of Jello you use and the cookie cutter shape you have.

For example, St. Patrick's Day - lime (green) Jello and a shamrock shaped cookie cutter.

The Fourth of July - cherry and blueberry Jello with a star shaped cookie cutter.

The ideas are limitless! 

The recipe and directions can be found here - Familyfun.com!

Seriously.  If you make this, your kids will think you're magic.

Not too shabby!

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Food Glorious Food - Doughnuts

The Sprite didn't have school yesterday.  

It was some sort of In-Service Day for the teachers.  Yipee for us!

What to do?  What to do?  

We decided to crack open her Doughnut Maker!

She received this Sunbeam Doughnut Maker for Christmas from her Mimi and Papa. 

Could it be any cuter? 

The process is super easy.

Preheat doughnut maker.  Lightly coat the tray with non-stick spray.

Mix doughnut batter and pour into doughnut wells.

Close the lid and bake for about 6 minutes.

Here they are about half way done.

The decorating was a delicious mess.

Chocolate ganache for dipping.  Sprinkles, red hots and chopped nuts.  YUM!

And the eating?  Well, that was unquestionably magnificent!

Enjoy the weekend!

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Food Glorious Food - Halloween Treats, again.

So.  Are you Halloweened out yet?

I'm getting there.

Trick-or-Treating will be our last hurrah on Sunday.

Today however, we celebrated in the classrooms. 

I was able to be in both classes today.  The Boy and The Sprite.  

Very fun!

This is what I contributed, snack-wise, to The Boy's class.

Brownie Pops.

They were a hit with everyone.

Chewy brownie inside.  Chocolate ganache with festive sprinkles outside.

There are none left.  

My giggly stomach wishes to thank those that ate up!  

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Food Glorious Food - Mmmm pie

Hope you are having a relaxing Labor Day!

Eat something delicious.

I'm going to...

Mmmm.  Pie.

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Food Glorious Food - Party Time

Princess 5th Birthday Tea Party

My Princess Birthday Baby.  Eight of her princess friends.

The young ladies were entertained with royal crafts and a palace treasure hunt.

Also - lessons in becoming a proper princess.

(Too adorable!)

Princess lessons included: princess dresses, make-up, 

crowns, princess etiquette and manners, walking, 

waving and performing a royal curtsy.

And then there was the food...

Food Glorious Food - Father's Day Fruit

Happy Friday!

It is such a lovely day today.  A perfect summer day.  

And this goes - oh so splendidly - with a perfect day like today.

Slices of watermelon, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and chopped mint.

To make it even lovelier - drizzle with some honey.  Yum!

It would be perfect to serve for a Father's Day meal too!

Happy Father's Day!

To the wonderful men in my life - love you much!

Have a great weekend!!

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Food Glorious Food - Cupcake

Delicious!