Photo: The Felt BakeryGuess what? It's National Donut (or is it Doughnut?) day. Here's a baker's dozen of sweet holey links and lore:
FACT: William Rosenberg, founder of Dunkin' Donuts, met Mario Puzo (author of The Godfather) "at a weight-loss clinic...Puzo had a hand in convincing Rosenberg to write a memoir, Time to Make the Donuts." (Donuts: An American Passion)
Sweet, but not to eat: a felt doughnut-breakfast plate by The Felt Bakery. (pictured top)
Just Donut! Holey treats...using canned biscuits? It's true.
Father, son, holey spirit! Jesus Donut! (Thanks, Mike!)
Doughnut Upside-down Cake: Believe it.
Doughnut...or donut? Let's discuss.
Why, oh why, do doughnuts have holes? Learn more lore here.
Sweet destination: Peter Pan Donuts, Brooklyn.
The places you'll go: Doughnut Seeds!
Ever heard of doughnut pops? The most delicious thing I played no part in inventing.
Sweet love: a love-letter to Donut Pub, late at night.
Don't hit a wall: Visit Wall Drug, in South Dakota, and get doughnuts!
Eat like a cowboy: discover Cowboy Donuts, in Wyoming!
...and of course, if you're in Seattle, The Original Bakery is celebrating Donut Day in a big way!