Sometimes you just have to have a donut.
And then you have to have coffee.
And then you have to have another donut.
And then ... well, never mind.
Please take one. Don't let me eat them all.
Because, ummm - because YES - I CAN.
;-)
Kim
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Posted by: Carol | January 28, 2010 at 08:16 AM
And then you have to hold your stomach and chant "why did I eat that? why did I eat that?"...oh wait, that's me. LOL. Enjoy your donuts Kim, if I get started I'll be chanting, and it isn't pretty.
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | January 28, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Don't I know it! Yesterday my friend texted me saying the "hot" sign was on a Krispy Kreme. I texted back that it was against the law not to stop at Krispy Kreme if the "hot" sign was on. So she stopped and then brought me 2 dozen hot donuts! Pure Heaven!
Blessings
Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 28, 2010 at 08:25 AM
Now that's just a cruel awful trick to pull on us this early in the morning. LOL. I'll take one of each please, as well as some morning coffee to go along with them. Now, when can I expect Fed Ex to pull up?
Posted by: Treasia | January 28, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Do I get my coffe in a red mug? Because, then I will not be able to say no to the coffee, and maybe a couple donuts too, cause they're smallish... Kim, maybe you are not a good influence!
Posted by: Laura @ Sahm I Am | January 28, 2010 at 08:38 AM
awww.. i'd love to eat one :) they look absolutely delicous :) Have a nice day Kim!
Posted by: Anna | January 28, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Ah!! But I'm trying to wean myself off of processed sugar!!
I KNEW I shouldn't have opened this post!!!
=-)
Posted by: ClassiclyAmber | January 28, 2010 at 08:56 AM
Thanks, Kim! Looks wonderful! I would gladly join you, but sugar is now forbidden me... Sigh... by order of the great and mighty Lois, my naturopath. She loves me, though, and is responsible for making sure I live to be a ripe old age. Just wish she could do something for wrinkles. ;-) Though come to thinkm of it, she has very few. Hmmm... LOL! Suffice it to say, I've become a very boring person.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | January 28, 2010 at 08:58 AM
I had that problem with homemade cookies over the weekend...couldn't help it!
Posted by: Brenda Justabedofroses.blogspot.com | January 28, 2010 at 09:05 AM
This is hilarious because I'm sitting here reading the "donut" blog eating my Jenny Craig breakfast reminding myself nothing tastes as good as thin feels! But sometimes you just need a donut, I understand.
Posted by: Terri | January 28, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Your superb photography could cause you to be hired by the donut people. Their sales would sky rocket! For myself, I'm moving away from your blog because that picture is so real you can almost taste them. :-) Have a good day. BTW, yesterday's story sure went all over the map. I think comments can come in at the same time which may be why it got so disconnected. But sure fun.
Posted by: dotsie | January 28, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Oh My! I would, but I just had some French Toast....and coffee! But maybe next time! Thanks for offering!
Posted by: Lisa | January 28, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Thanks for visiting my blog .....Im to feel the same way as you do about bagels and cream cheese...new book out by Susan Love called "Live A Little' is all about the Donut Philosphy of Heaalthy living......sometimes you just need a donut!
Come by again....Dianne
Posted by: C. Dianne Zweig | January 28, 2010 at 09:31 AM
I am not sure where my last comment went...so I will do it again...thanks for stopping by my blog....I feel the same way about bagels and cream cheese....a new book out by Susan Love called "Live a Little" agrees with the donut philosophy of life...sometimes you just need a donut! By the way is it donut or "doughnut" ? Stop by again....Dianne
P.S. if my first comment shows up... Please keep this one instead.
Posted by: C. Dianne Zweig | January 28, 2010 at 09:37 AM
Dear Dianne,
I think I will keep both because I LOVE having you here twice. ;-)
(((hugs)))
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | January 28, 2010 at 09:48 AM
Thanks! This virtual donut tasting is delightful. And, yes, I could definitely eat them all as well.
Posted by: Vee | January 28, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Ummmmmm.donuts. I would love to have one right now! Oh well...enjoy one for me! Love your blog!
Posted by: Shine | January 28, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Morning Kim,
I actually picked up a dozen last night for my guys to have this morning. Not for me of course...well, there was that one teensy buttermilk one :)
Have a great day!
XO,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | January 28, 2010 at 10:20 AM
I totally enjoyed my donuts, you are the best!!
I love your blog and your music!
Thanks for sharing your joy.
Chris
Posted by: Chris | January 28, 2010 at 10:27 AM
So glad I am not on a diet this week...maybe next!
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | January 28, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Yea, now I can eat vicariously through the computer screen, since I'm on a diet. MMMM that chocolate one was so yummy!!!
Posted by: Debra | January 28, 2010 at 10:42 AM
...and then comes Weight Watchers!
Posted by: Chris@Cats on my Quilts | January 28, 2010 at 10:48 AM
I'll have just one of the little white donuts please. Just as a favor to you. of course. ha
Posted by: Patty | January 28, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Thanks Kim! I'll sneak one while Bentley is outside chasing squirrels.
Susan
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | January 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Bentley is at the door and wants to come in... I'm sure he suspects some donut eating going on. "Hi Bentley, Mama has some apple chunks for you. " There, that should distract him.
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | January 28, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Feeling the same way about some cookies I just baked for a meeting my husband has scheduled!
Posted by: janet | January 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM
And then comes the donut POLICE!!!!!!
I just blew them off. lol
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | January 28, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Plain cake doughnuts and coffee! Nectar of the Gods!
Posted by: Miss Jean | January 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM
One donut and a duble coffe, please!!!
So beautiful and delicious!!
Posted by: marina mott | January 28, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Thank you for breakfast, Kim! And since I can't eat donuts, virtual ones are the best! Although I have convinced myself the only reason they look so good is because of your great photography and really they do not look that yummy in person! :)
Have a great day!
Kerri
Posted by: Kerri | January 28, 2010 at 11:41 AM
MMmmm... that was so tasty. Don't know what it is about these sugary little guys...just makes you happy and sweet allover. I am on the 3rd cup of coffee :) Have the best day.
Jeanette
Posted by: JEANETTE | January 28, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Thank you so much. I will have to pass though. Bad for my asthma - trying to raw food. You are so kind though. :) Have a wonderful day!!!
Posted by: Kimberly Padilla | January 28, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Krispy Kreme...
Oh my. I could just cry.
Sniffle.
None of those near here. Not one. I WANNA HOT DOZEN NOW!!!! insert a really sad, misplaced GRITS hissy fit here (got some maple frosted? Please? Pretty please???)
Posted by: Rachel | January 28, 2010 at 01:31 PM
I'll take a crumb donut....ok...I'll take two! Hot tea for me, please.
Posted by: Pam R | January 28, 2010 at 01:51 PM
For us these donuts don't have calories or fat or sugar. They are just a feast for our eyes just like everyday at Dear Daisy Cottage. So yes Kim, I believe will have a powdered doughnut and coffee.
Thank you,
Nancy M.
Posted by: Nancy Hutson Maisenbach | January 28, 2010 at 02:04 PM
Thank you for the donut. They truly look good enough to take right out of your beautiful photo of them. What a nice treat in the world of imagination.
Darlene
Posted by: Darlene | January 28, 2010 at 03:20 PM
Just this morning I had to have a donut too. We have a new donut shop called the Fractured Prune. They are cake donuts made fresh in front of you. Then toppings of your choice are added. Oh they can be decadent, but if you want it plain, low cal,and low fat too. Of course I had to try the Reese one which of course has peanut butter. Yummmmm!
Posted by: Joan | January 28, 2010 at 03:26 PM
Yum, they look so good. And I just made myself a cup of coffee!
Posted by: Donna at Mourning Dove Cottage | January 28, 2010 at 03:52 PM
Thank you - love your site - just finished reading Blogging for Bliss and your blog was mentioned. Had to come take a peek! I'll be back soon!
Posted by: Vicki B | January 28, 2010 at 04:09 PM
Grrrrr, I have been craving lovely, dense donuts just like these....but have been denying myself of them! Grrrrrrrr...okay, ONE virtual donut won't harm me. In that case, thank you, hee hee.
Posted by: RockerJewlz | January 28, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Ooh, so can I!! When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I just craved donuts, and my doctor used to kid me about it. To this day, I just can't pass up donuts.
Posted by: Mary Lou | January 28, 2010 at 04:46 PM
I can't have just donut, I must have as many as possible. I simple LOVE donuts. Your blog is just as sweet as the donuts though, which is why I keep coming back ;-D
Posted by: Marfa (crafting marfa) | January 28, 2010 at 05:09 PM
I posted about cupcakes today! It must be this cold/wet Florida weather...perhaps I will do donuts and coffee tomorrow...
Posted by: Danielle | January 28, 2010 at 06:35 PM
I will just take one donut!! I am such a ggood girl. Ha!Ha! Yea, Right! I will take three....when no one is looking!:))
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | January 28, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Haven't had a donut in ages. Would love to have one of those and a cup of coffee with you.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | January 28, 2010 at 07:18 PM
Oh Yeah! While driving home from a job today, my best friend and I got out the GPS to find a Krispy Kream donut shop. Failed.
I can SMELL that pic!
annie
Posted by: Annie | January 28, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Ha! Ha! Talking about donuts
Where did I hear this? ..... The healthiest part of a donut is the middle but unfortunately, you have to eat it to get there. :0)
Fay Marie
Posted by: Fay Marie Torzsok | January 28, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Well, thank you ... I'll have that one on the left ... oh probably need a napkin so the powder sugar doesn't get all over the place. Thought I'd pop by and say how much I enjoyed your write up in "Blogging for Bliss." Your pictures are beautiful. Think I'll take one more donut (brought my own coffee) and browse around for a while. Thanks again ~jan
Posted by: jan | January 28, 2010 at 09:39 PM
Are they all gone yet????
A few years ago, after living for too many years where there were no Krispy Kreme donuts, I amost wrecked my mother's car pulling into a shop with a Krispy Kreme sign. It was bliss. I now live where there are Krispy Kremes at the grocery. More bliss!
Cheerss!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | January 28, 2010 at 09:43 PM
My parents owned a donut shop--I used to take day-old donuts back to my college dorm (like about seven dozen of them!) after a visit home. Can you say "popular'?!
I can still taste those fabulous thirty years later. KK's are soooo easy for me to resist--there simply is no comparison. I think you've fired up my resolution to try and re-create our "Flaky Cream" donuts someday soon!
Posted by: pogonip@ meadowsweet cottage | January 28, 2010 at 10:01 PM
This is so timely because last week I drove 20 minutes out of my way, I was so craving a Krispy Kreme! I don't know what came over me (blush.
Posted by: Karen | January 28, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Thanks for the donuts and coffee Kim, though I know it's not what I should be eating before retiring for the night! LOL! They were delish.
I hope that it was okay that I added to the story down below...I am not much of a writter, but I couldn't resist the chance to add to it...I'm hoping that the ending will turn out like I want it to. I'll be checking back to see how it ends. Thanks for the fun!
Big Hugs,
Queenie
Posted by: Queenie | January 28, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Awwwww.... I live in the wrong country.... all this talk about Krispy Kremes is makeing me covet..... I will not covet, I will not covet..... xx
Posted by: Lauree | January 29, 2010 at 03:36 AM
Oh, yum. Doughnuts are my very favorite. For a girl who allergic to egg whites, that can often mean "no doughnuts." For a girl who has a sugar and wheat issue, that can also mean "no doughnuts." But, you are right... sometimes you just have to have one, so about once a year I do! And then I have some coffee and then another one because I love them so much! Today, I will take you up on your offer and have one of yours and it will feel like twice a year1 Thank you.
Posted by: Mermaid Debbie | January 31, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Didn't you think of creating a journal based on your blog (many people already do so - have a look at their experience at http://www.pdfqueen.com the search engine on pdf periodical)? In comparison with the blog, journal is more convenient to read :)
Posted by: Ayanna | February 04, 2010 at 11:39 AM