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I had a Krispy Kreme donut several years and thought I'd go into a sugar induced coma. LOL. Those things are sooooooo sweet. I'll pass.

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This thread is too funny. I loooovve Krispy Kremes when they're hot. They are pretty much like other donuts if they're not. The day before my surgery, I took my boys to OH to stay with my parents. I couldn't believe my eyes when I got stuck behind a KK truck for several miles on back country road b/c of a Detour. The words, FRESH & HOT kept flashing across my brain.

Out with old, in with the new. :biggrin1:

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Ok, so hot jam donuts wouldnt be all that good cold either. Maybe that's it - perhaps they dont even cook them at Sydney airport but ship em over (surface mail) from the states?. Perhaps I ought to get in the car now and go down and test one? I am supposed to be doing my assignment on Euler Circuits which is why I've been on here all darn morning. Another form of procrastination cant hurt!

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I have been to Crispy Creme several times. The last time I went I threw the donut away. However,

when the one opened new my house we used to go on Saturday mornings and as you say you could see the donuts rolling off of the fryer and yes, they are yummy, only when they are hot and fresh. Cold, I don't think so. But now that I am banded, I would'nt even have one either way.

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I love Krispy Kremes. Somebody always brings Krispy Kremes for the office on Fridays and I have to convince myself that they aren't there. They are light and airy and VERY sweet. The thing is, with Krispy Kremes, you eat one and then you want another. But halfway through the second one, you start to think maybe that wasn't such a good idea.

I can't have bread for six months after surgery and I guess that includes donuts. It's a good thing, I guess, since Krispy Kremes are my kryptonite.

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Some of my earliest childhood memories with my grandparents include Krispy Kreme donuts. I'm from Tennessee and there was a huge KK factory/bakery just down the street from my dad's mom's house. My mom's parents would always have some when we went to the lake on the weekends. My grandmother would cut them in half like a hamburger bun and fry them in a skillet.

When they opened one here very near our home, the lines for the drive thru were unbelievable for about 2 weeks. It was insane. I think it was just the novelty of it. Prior to the store arriving, people were selling boxes of them out of there cars on street corners! Who knows where they got them.. the internet? Gaahh... no thanks.

I think they are so sweet I can hardly stand to gag one down. We did buy them a couple of times (pre band), but we just aren't big sugar eaters so we drive by it everyday without even noticing it anymore.

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Pre-band I would eat Krispy Kream or any donut that someone brought to the office, etc. I never get them myself. Post-band I could care less if they are right in front of me.

I don't crave or desire food like I used to and I avoid bread (including donuts) when I am not at home. I have had to many problems with bread.

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Krispy Kreme donuts smell 93% better than they taste. I have (in my evil days) consumed many a Krappy Kreme, wondering why I was eating it with each mouthfull.

I've decided if I ever go back to that life, I'll just pump pure refined sugar and lard directly into my blood stream and save myself the hassle of chewing.

There are many global phenomana that defy logic and reason. This is another one for the list.

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Dont you just do that though? Eat something and then think "why on earth did I bother" but you eat it next time just the same.

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Did you even notice that KK's never seem to go stale? Go to any other donut shop and they are like little bricks in 2 days. KK's are still soft and chewy 5 days later! After I noticed that, I have never had another one.

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I've never understood the hype either.

I personally think they are wayyy to sweet! Ick! I guess because I grew up with really good bakeries that I understand what a good donut is supposed to be like.

Oh, and since my summer in England, I realize that no one does baked goods like the English.

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I think it's interesting how we all have different tastes when it comes to various foods.

Personally, I never understood the obsession with Krispy Kreme. YUCK! They really didn't have a good flavor, the one or 2 times that I tried them. The fillings weren't worth my time and extra calories that I'd have to account for.

I agree with Dawg......they smell so much better than they actually taste. I was across the street from a Krispy Kreme and almost broke down and tried them again. But had flashbacks from the last time and knew that I'd be so disappointed.

Then there's the whole preservative thing. Who the heck wants a pastry or doughnut that's been around for 3 or 4 days? If they're still soft and lucious, something's wrong with that picture.

In my home town, there's a little bakery that makes their own pastries, doughnuts, Cookies, etc. They're light, fluffy and flavorful. The fillings are homemade. I have to restrain myself and only treat myself once or twice a year. HMMM, it's been about 3 or 4 months now. LOL

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