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Fri 29 Apr 2011
You have no idea how much fun it was to head out to our neighborhood Dunkin Donuts this morning.
When Melissa McCart tipped us off to the “Royal Wedding Donut,” we knew we would have to check it out for ourselves. After all, what better way to celebrate British royalty getting married than with a quintessentially American treat from a New England-based company whose fans are more likely to opt for coffee than for tea?
I love how earnestly they tried to sell the connection in their press announcement (emphasis is ours):
“Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are proud to help guests enjoy the first Royal Wedding in more than 11 years,” said Dunkin’ Brands CEO and Dunkin’ Donuts President Nigel Travis, a dual U.S. and British citizen born and raised in Woodford, Essex. “For more than six decades, Dunkin’ Donuts’ donuts and baked goods, and Baskin-Robbins’ cakes and ice cream, have been lifting spirits and bringing people joy and happiness. Whether it’s a grand celebration like the Royal Wedding, or everyday occurrences at work or play, nothing makes us happier than to help make any moment a little sweeter.”
With that iron-clad connection to the crown established, you may be wondering what goes into a Royal Wedding Donut. Surely it must be a recipe passed down by British pastry-makers, or some attempt to mimic the types of fried dough treats popular in the streets of London.
Judge for yourself how well the Royal Wedding Donut captures the ceremony and grandeur of the occasion:
“The Dunkin’ Donuts Royal Wedding Donut is a heart-shaped donut filled with jelly and topped with vanilla icing and a chocolate drizzle. The heart signifies the love between Prince William and Catherine, and the donut is filled with jelly to represent how their lives are to be ever-filled with happiness. The white frosting is reminiscent of the traditional white wedding gown, and the chocolate drizzle is symbolic of William’s love for chocolate.”
THAT’s how you symbolize! Nailed it.
(Full disclosure: we ate it and it was sweet, chocolatey delciousness.)
Sat 13 Dec 2008
High end chocolate sales are going strong despite the recession. Experts point to the dessert’s health claims as the main reason behind the strength.
There is a new destination restaurant on the horizon in Clifton, VA.
If you plan to head to New York for some holiday shopping, keep your eyes peeled for Jameson Whiskey’s new interactive billboard.
Remember doing those awkward demonstrations in class? Could be worse. A cooking demonstration in an Alabama school went awry and half the student body goes home sick.
If you were sad to see Danny get the axe in Top Chef this week, you may change your mind after reading this interview.
Trend alert: According to McCormick’s Flavor Forecast, the big trend in 2009 will be pairing comfort food with international flavors.
A woman returned nearly $100,000 she found in Crakcer Barrel.
Folgers and Dunkin Donuts are taking advantage of the recession to move in on Starbucks. Take-home beans for both coffees are slashing their prices.
Sat 8 Nov 2008
It is a glorious Saturday and we’re spending as much time outside as possible. Hopefully without an intervention from the DC fire deparment like last weekend… Here are some foodie news and stories to warm up your morning:
In case you haven’t heard, Taylor Gourmet is now open for business on H St. NE.
Dunkin Donuts is twittering.
Still celebrating Obama’s victory? Join the party this weekend. Before you go, check out the President-Elect Obama’s favorite snack foods.
Get buff with Pepsi’s new muscle milk.
If you’re planning to check out some VA country fall foliage this weekend, swing by Three Fox Vineyard on Saturday night. They are staying open an extra hour and making s’mores to celebrate the close of their harvest season. You can even toast your marshmallow on one of the spears from the vines.
Rocklands will be selling smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving this year. Personally, we prefer to do the smoking ourselves.
Cupcake challenges, Virgina vineyards for sale, and Darth Vader toast after the jump!
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Tags: DC cupcakes, Dunkin Donuts, Granville Moore's, Kraft Casserole Velveeta challenge, Obama parties, Olive Garden, Pepsi muscle milk, Red Lobster, Sara lee, Smoked Turkey, Taylor on H St NE, Three Fox Vineyard, tv kitchens, Whole Foods organic lunch, wine and climate change
Sat 23 Aug 2008
A quick hit round up of food in the news…
Wine Spectator Gets Punked: Wine Spectator gave their award of excellence to a non-existent Italian restaurant. Wine critic Robin Goldstein decided to expose the lack of scrutiny associated with wine awards and set up a web site, copy of the restaurant’s menu, wine list (loaded with a handful of well-known wine flops) and – most importantly, according to Goldstein – submitted the $250 entry fee to include the restaurant for consideration.
Would you like interactive marketing with your coffee?: Dunkin Donuts is testing interactive advertisements in stores that will display messages based on what you have already purchased.
Hip hop honey bees and Jessica Simpson, beer shill, after the jump. (more…)
You have no idea how much fun it was to head out to our neighborhood Dunkin Donuts this morning.
With that iron-clad connection to the crown established, you may be wondering what goes into a Royal Wedding Donut. Surely it must be a recipe passed down by British pastry-makers, or some attempt to mimic the types of fried dough treats popular in the streets of London.
