know what sucks? krispy kreme donuts suck

[kentauros]

23. I never could understand the appeal of Krummy Kreme

If you want that much sugar overload, just buy a stick of sugar cane and chew on that all morning. At least you'll get some nutrients with the raw cane.

And I have great respect for anyone that performs the art of baking, be it pastry or breads. I don't have anywhere near the background as you, but I am professionally trained. I just couldn't make a living at it, and went back to the art that has always "drawn" me: drafting.

Still, when I was in school, my drafting and graphic arts background helped immensely for being creative. I only wish the "food industry" paid a living wage in Houston (we tried with a referendum years ago, but the hotel and restaurant businesses got people to vote against it.)

As for doughnuts, I don't know how popular Dunkin Donuts is locally, because Shipley's Donuts has been around for decades longer. Most people I know from around here don't even think of Dunkin Donuts, first or second! But, Shipley's does them right, just as you describe.

Now the one pastry item I will argue with anyone is kolaches. Those that seems to think Kolache Factory makes great kolaches have no idea what constitutes a kolache!

This is a kolache:


This is a "pig-in-a-blanket":



How do you confuse pastries as different as that?!