Red Maria Posted August 18, 2003 Posted August 18, 2003 In the current issue of "Food History News" no.57, v.15:1 there is a story about the origins of doughnuts. There is a insert titlled "Poking Holes in Doughnut Mythology". Here's an interesting passage: "Other stories link Gregory's (Hanson Crokett Gregory inventor of the doughnut hole) as a very young ship's captain with his invetion of the doughnut, suggesting that the hole was an innovation that made it possible to hook one over the ship's wheel, or prevent the heavy undercooked center of traditional doughnuts from carrying a sailor to the bottom of the sea if he were to be swept overboard." That's food for though next time you're at Krispy Creme! How true it is I don't know but it's a fun bit of maritime/food history.
captweaver65 Posted August 19, 2003 Posted August 19, 2003 ...uhh...you really do take your hobbie seriously. I think donuts have holes so they can resemble halos,because donuts must come from heaven(especially krispy creme fresh off the conveyor) YARRR! Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions
Captain Sage Posted August 20, 2003 Posted August 20, 2003 I happen to live in the place where Krispy Kreme started! There's a current Coke product under-cap promo where you can win a free dozen with the purchase of a dozen. I have two more caps after I used one. Half-price donuts... wheee!!!!!! Life is Great! Captain Sage Captain Sage Visit The Pirate's Realm and Blackbeard's Realm
captweaver65 Posted August 20, 2003 Posted August 20, 2003 yum! Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions
crow Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I always thought that the holes in doughnuts was so that a man could go to a nude beach and carry a dozen doughnuts and still have both hands free to carry a coffee in each hand :) Lord above please send a dove with wings as sharp as razors , to cuts the throats of them there blokes what sells bad booze to sailors .. " Illigitimiti non carborundum . "
Rumba Rue Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Bawaahhaaaaaaa! Gee, could I see a picture of that? RumbaRue **For those who take life too seriously... get some humor**
Captain Sage Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Hey RumbaRue, I heard the true test of a sense of humor is to be told that you don't have one.... Captain Sage Captain Sage Visit The Pirate's Realm and Blackbeard's Realm
the Royaliste Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Hey, you wanna sell me a chocolate ship for onboard? or will it got to....fast?
Rumba Rue Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 As much as I would love to bring some of my chocolate ships to Ojai to sell, they would melt in the heat. RumbaRue **Smile and Let Your Spirit Soar**
Red Maria Posted August 22, 2003 Author Posted August 22, 2003 ...uhh...you really do take your hobbie seriously. I think donuts have holes so they can resemble halos,because donuts must come from heaven(especially krispy creme fresh off the conveyor) YARRR! As nice Krispy Kreme is they still aren't as good as Helm's Bakery glazed doughnuts fresh off the truck. Gods I miss those! Unfortnmately I loss my liking for doughnuts after to many theatre productions and low budget films. I dun been doughnuted out.
PirateQueen Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 As nice Krispy Kreme is they still aren't as good as Helm's Bakery glazed doughnuts fresh off the truck. I vaguely remember the Helm's truck! My mom used to buy bread whenever it came by! I'm probably one of the few in America who doesn't understand the Krispy Kreme phenom. I've tried them, and they're just doughnuts. Now, let's talk fresh beignets...mmm! Melusine de la Mer "Well behaved women rarely make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
captweaver65 Posted August 23, 2003 Posted August 23, 2003 yes beignets are delightful,but hell on my all black wardrobe. no matter how hard I try,the powdered sugar makes it mark somewhere. Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions
Rosalinda Posted August 23, 2003 Posted August 23, 2003 Oh, brings back some real fond memories of the French Quarter, though. Sittin' at the Cafe Du Monde, sippin' strong coffee... loading up on sugar... chasing the pidgeons away... New Orleans is one of my favorite places on the planet. It's soooo haunted, by pirates et al... And Aunt Sallie's Pralines...
captweaver65 Posted August 24, 2003 Posted August 24, 2003 I agree,Rosalinda, new orleans is a place unlike any other,all full of wonderful contrasts= new and old holy churches and creepy voodoo dens beauty and death constantly decaying and being rebuilt the cemetaries with all the gloriously beautiful above ground crypts faith,the wealthy,decadence,crime victorian beauty in house and gardens french and spanish traditions tourists beignets and coffee with chikory french bread long enough to joust with laffitte's blacksmith shop/pub vampires and witches and my favorite;french inner courtyards and gardens. pardon my raving, but I LOVE new orleans (except at mardi gras time) Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions
Rosalinda Posted August 24, 2003 Posted August 24, 2003 I couldn't have expressed it better. Makes me want to go back! Immediately.
Rosalinda Posted August 24, 2003 Posted August 24, 2003 And the gumbo... I'm a freak for the gumbo. Great food in NOLA... world class.
Rosalinda Posted August 24, 2003 Posted August 24, 2003 AAAAAAAAARRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH... maybe I'll just head for the Quarter instead of the West Coast...
the Royaliste Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 :) suit yourself....but the Baratarian's west...but bring some crayfish, mis ami.... ....Queenie..I fully agree 'bout the damn doughnuts..skipped a generation, I think.. :)
Rosalinda Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 Pirate, one of us needs to keep a clear head at the moment. Since it's not me, it needs to be you.
the Royaliste Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 :) see,you're gettin' quicker already, witch...
Rosalinda Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 Let's see. My mouth is gagged. My blade is confiscated. My hands are bound. I'm 1300 miles inland... And my blood is boiling...
the Royaliste Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 ...boiling? time to throw in the Crayfish! Love that 'crab' boil..get it, witchy?....
the Royaliste Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 Damn, she's gettin' too smart for them britches....
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