A Local Gem! Happy National Donut Day!


šŸ© Happy National Donut Day!

Do you know what today is? Not Hump Day — National Donut Day.
And you know what that means: free donuts. Yes, Dunkin’ is handing them out today. Is this a great country or what.

There is one tiny catch: you need to buy a beverage. But honestly… who eats a donut without something to drink?

 

 


⭐ A Donut Lover’s Confession

I’m a true donut fan. If I weren’t on a permanent diet, I’d happily eat one every day — though I doubt it would keep the doctor away. Still, I consider myself a donut connoisseur. I know a good donut when I see one.

And this week? I didn’t just see one.
I came, I saw, I tasted, and I ascended straight to donut nirvana. These donuts were better than my mom’s (sorry, Mom), and hers were legendary.

Where did I find this bliss?
The Colonial Do‑Nut Shop kiosk inside Morton Hospital.

A police officer stands at the counter of the Colonial Do‑Nut Shop kiosk inside Morton Hospital, with staff preparing donuts behind the counter.

Colonial Do‑Nut Shop – Morton Hospital Kiosk

 

 


⭐ Colonial Do‑Nut: A Taunton Classic

Colonial Do‑Nut Shop has been serving Taunton for more than 70 years. The pandemic forced them to close, but they came back strong, reopening under new ownership in 2024.

The flagship shop at 91 Broadway is still right where it’s always been — turning out fresh donuts, crullers, and breakfast sandwiches. Just get there early: they close at noon.

So how did I get mine at Morton Hospital?
When the new owners were preparing to reopen Broadway, the opportunity came up to open a satellite location in the hospital lobby. The donuts are baked fresh on Broadway every morning and delivered to the kiosk.


⭐ The Old Fashioned That Stole My Heart

I’m an ā€œOld Fashionedā€ girl — plain, crispy outside, tender inside, with a whisper of cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg. And these? Hands down the best.

I meant to take a picture, but… well… I started eating it. You understand.

 

 


Happy National Donut Day!
It may not be free at Colonial Do‑Nut, but if you can get there, it will be so worth it.

Photo gifts for Dad from giftlab

Father’s Day from GiftLab

Father’s Day is June 21 and we all know Father’s are tough to buy gifts for. You’re not planning to give Dad another tie are you? I’m sureĀ  you’ve been wracking your brain for gift ideas.Ā  Well, I have a tip and there’s plenty of time to order. Why not give a gift that Dad will cherish for years…a photo gift from Giftlab. Check out the Father’s Day Line up at Gift Lab.Ā Ā 

Giftlab has great ideas for  Dad's gift this year. Why not give something unique instaed of another tie

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Give the Gift of Sleep this Mother’s Day

 

Promeed for Mother’s Day

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Make Mon’s Day Special! Give the Gift of Beauty Sleep. Shop Here

 

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Derby Day Bonus: Kentucky Bourbon Cake

Derby Day is filled with pomp and circumstances and tradition from Hats to mint julips to Kentucky Bourbon Cakes


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What are you serving for Derby Day
Do you have your stylish chapeau
Will you whip up a pitcher of mint juleps
Or do you prefer cake?

Here’s a Kentucky Derby tradition for you and your guests.


šŸŽ‚ Kentucky Derby Bourbon Cake

Ingredients — Cake

  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

Ingredients — Glaze

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon

🄣 Directions

Ā 1 — Mix the Batter

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream butter + sugars until fluffy (about 5 minutes).
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Combine buttermilk + bourbon in a separate bowl.

Ā 2 — Bake

  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and bourbon mixture on low speed.
  • Finish mixing by hand.
  • Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly.
  • Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and springy.
  • Melt glaze ingredients in a saucepan while it bakes

Ā 3 — Glaze

  • Leave cake in the pan.
  • Poke holes with a skewer.
  • Pour 3/4 of the glaze over the warm cake and let it soak for 30 minutes.
  • Flip onto a plate and pour the remaining glaze over the top.
  • Serve with coffee or a mint julep.

I haven’t made this cake yet, but it’s on my list.
If you give it a whirl for Derby Day, let me know how it turns out — I love hearing your kitchen victories and discoveries.

Spring Wedding Planning

 


🌸 A Little Spring Wedding Inspiration

(A quick note from one of my partners!)

It's Wedding season. Time to plan your gifts

Spring is officially wedding season, and one of my favorite gift companies just added a whole batch of new wedding‑themed gift ideas. Think sweet, personalized keepsakes, photo gifts, and those thoughtful little touches that make a couple smile long after the big day.

If you’re shopping for a wedding, engagement, or anniversary — or you just love browsing pretty things — their new collection is worth a peek. I’ve linked their wedding gift section below so you can explore the latest designs.

It’s a small way to support the blog, and I appreciate it more than you know.

Browse the new wedding gifts here: Happy Wedding