Guilt-free Donuts: Part II
A few days ago, I wrote about an exciting new treat, the Holey Donut, a donut that is reportedly low in fat and tasty. I wasn’t sure if these donuts would live up to the hype so I decided to order a few and report back to everyone about them (oh, the sacrifices I make for my loyal blog readers).
Well, I’m happy to report that the donuts arrived today! They are prepared by hand and shipped straight from the store in New York, arriving via FedEx in a special cooler. Because they do not contain any hydrogenated vegetable shortening (bad, unhealthy stuff…yuck), they must remain frozen until they are consumed. It locks in the freshness and keeps them tasty.
I was excited about the experiment so I grabbed the container and ripped it open to inspect my little goodies. I had ordered three boxes — lemon-filled donut holes, glazed donuts with strawberry icing, and cinnamon strudel. The instructions state that the donuts are best served slightly warm and moist, so I popped the iced donut in the microwave and nuked it for about 15 seconds. I also left a few donut holes on the counter to allow them to thaw naturally.
Time for the experiment! The donuts looked tasty, but would they live up to the hype or taste like a cardboard TV dinner? I heard the saying, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” playing in my head. Undeterred, I grabbed the warm donut, raised it to my lips, and took a bite.
It was….fantastic! I don’t think anyone would be able to tell the difference between this treat and a normal, fat laden donut from a local specialty store — amazing!
When Gary arrived home, he agreed to sacrifice his taste buds for the sake of my blog experiment also. He sampled all of them and gave each an emphatic thumbs up. His favorite was the donut with strawberry icing and sprinkles. Yummy!
