5/27/08 | Krispy Kreme
[ Currently Eating: Krispy Kreme Doughnut ]
In this time of Eekonomic Recession, Allowance Busting Gas Prices and Global Toasting (and Dimming) sometimes you just need to get away from it all. No, not on Southwest Airlines. This is much cheaper - just head on over to Krispy Kreme to pick up a dozen doughnuts. And forget all your troubles for a few minutes.
Apologies for the candid shots, these were actually taken in the car. One dozen original glazed morsels of deliciousness. I haven’t had Krispy Kremes in ages, probably 3 or 4 years. I guess for people eating on the cheap (and also for those looking to lose weight), this probably isn’t such a necessary item. In fact, by Cheap Eats standards it almost qualifies as a luxury item.
But actually, the purpose of this post is to remind everyone that even when the chips are down, sometimes you just have to treat yourself. I hate to sound like a sappy life coach or something (I can’t believe that actually exists as a profession), but this goes not just for food. Whether it’s eating out at a fancy shmancy restaurant or splurging on a dozen doughnuts, don’t overlook treating yourself as a huge morale booster that will help get through the Days of Ramen and Canned Spaghetti Sauce.
Back to Krispy Kreme - they are a bit more “compact” than I remember. Compared to normal doughnuts, the center holes also seem a bit large. I shouldn’t complain though, they are such a treat. Anyhow, the small size is probably good for weight watchers. I’m a bit unusual in that I have the willpower to only eat one at a time, so they’re probably going to last for a whole week. I like to put them in the toaster to get them nice and hot so they taste just like they came off the assembly line. When we picked them up, the “Hot Light” wasn’t on, so we got them cold in the box. They’re still pretty amazing that way.
I had a coupon for a free dozen, but even if you buy them, I think they go around $6-7 for a dozen original glazed. One or two dollars more for a dozen assorted.
Worse comes to worse, you can go out and spend some of your Tax Refund on doughnuts. Stimulate that economy with doughnuts, baby.
Price: Free (normally ~ $6-7 / doz.)
Found At: Coupon, sent for review
Cheap Eats Score: 7/10
May 27th, 2008 at 10:50 am
They can be a cheap eat if you stop in when the “Fresh Hot” sign is on (or whatever it says, I don’t remember exactly), you’ll get one for free. I think most locations participate in this. When I was going to college in Rochester, NY, swinging by Krispy Kreme when the red neon sign was on was a must!
May 27th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I can do one better……I make donuts for a living, so I get to eat them right out of the fryer.
May 27th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I have an almost unAmerican confession to make: I have never tasted a doughnut. My parents are wacky about nutrition and mentioned them throughout my childhood in the same tone they reserved for hot dogs. ( I can’t quite describe it, but it’s the same tone reserved for the tragedy of Chernoblyl ).
The glossy, sugary goodness comes through in your photo and I’m determined to try one. ( I’ve sent Spouse on a mission to find one).
Your photo makes me dead curious and I suspect it’s going to be love at first bite.
May 27th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I’ve been following your great blog for a while, but just now commenting for some reason. I think it’s because your pictures of Krispy Kreme goodness just melted me like their doughnuts do in your mouth! Just the other day we had to settle for grocery store bakery doughnuts because we just recently moved to an area without a Krispy Kreme…tragic I know. They have always been my most favorite doughnut!
Anita–My husband had not had one ’til he met me, and they’re his favorite now also. You’re in for a heavenly treat if your spouse finds one!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
For a while Walgreen’s was selling freezer pops that were Dr. Pepper, 7-up and orange soda flavored. They were only $2.00 a box. They may still have some, although regular freezer pops are also Cheap Eats.
I hate to give a free advert for Walgreen’s, but they are probably within walking distance to anyone due to their Starbuck-esque evil “must be on every corner” policy. You could save on gas for sure.
They also sell root beer flavored freezer pops, but they are really only for the hard core root beer flavor fans.
May 28th, 2008 at 7:29 am
My question is: What makes Krispy Kreme sooooo gd special? I actually stopped at when while visiting Kentucky years ago, and it was a nice, somewhat warm donut. Perhaps because they’re usually fresh makes them special..but that’s nothing I can’t get from the local bakery.
May 30th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
At one time I was addicted to these. Now I dont bother…to eat one is to eat six and I cant afford to spiral back into my former addictions.
May 30th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I’m a new fan of the Krispy, (thanks Cheap) but there is I couldn’t eat more than one in a day. They are seriously rich….melt-in-your-mouth delightful, but one lasts for a long time. (I was full all day).
There is no way I could reproduce this easily in my home, thus: I consider this a true inexpensive treat.
Good work.
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
“Stimulate that economy with doughnuts, baby.”
That’s the most patriotic American thing I have ever heard.