Friday 5 June 2015

doughnut day


blue star donuts portland
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Yes, its National Doughtnut Day!

I think my son may have got there early.  We made a visit to Blue Star Donuts last weekend to break up his finals studying, and then we picked up 2 dozen doughtnuts from Krispy Kreme on Wednesday for a class party - apparently he ate at least 3 of them!

Here in Portland we are kind of spoilt in the doughnut (or is it donut?) market. Voodoo Donuts has the bright pink boxes and a eyepopping selection of crazy color and crazy flavors - covered in Froot Loops, the 'Cock-n-Ball (yes, really in that shape!), Maple Bacon (with a slice on the top), a Voodoo doll etc.  And there is always a line of customers snaking down the street and often around the block!




Blue Star Donuts is a more upscale, minimalist doughnut store with a selection for the more discerning doughtnut fan - quality over quantity is the promise.  With flavors like Bluebery Bourbon Basil, Poppyseed Lemon Buttermilk, Vegan Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Hibiscus, Cointreau Creme Brûlée.  Definitely worth the indulgence.  Mmmmm!

Of course, we have a Krispy Kreme where the kids still like to go and watch all the doughnuts being churned out, deep fried and moving along the conveyor.  It still has a very retro feel about it that they love.

Move over Voodoo, there's a new donut shop in town - Blue Star Donuts!  The two pictured are blueberry bourbon basil & passionfruit cocoa nib.  Amazing!



Portland | Blue Star Donuts • 1237 SW Washington / Laurens Latest
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Anyhow, if you are partial to a doughnut, today's the day.  What's your favorite?  Original glazed?  Maple Bacon?  Sprinkles?  Chocolate?  Filled with jam or custard?  Whatever it is…   E N J O Y!

7 comments:

  1. We try but we just don't do doughnuts the way you do..... however, when kirispy kremes arrived in london you could only get them in Harrods at first!!

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    1. Only at Harrods! Hope they didn't charge a small fortune for them!

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  2. 'Here in Portland'? I still pictured you in Holland!
    I'm afraid I really don't like donuts, but my children do.

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    1. Yes, we moved back to Portland 3 years ago now! Time flies!

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  3. Happy doughnut day.Share and eat yummy and sweet doughnut and enjoy the day.I am a big fan of chocolate doughnut.

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  4. Those look Amazing! I wanted to try voodoo when we were there in March , but we ran out of time.

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