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TIDBITS® EATS DONUTS

by Janet Spencer

It was once said that in order to make a donut, you take a hole and then put some dough around it. Come along with Tidbits as we eat donuts!

WHODONUT?

• Donuts, or items similar to donuts, have been part of the human diet for centuries. It’s claimed that a sailor from Maine named Hanson Gregory invented the hole in the donut in 1847 when he stuck his cake onto the spoke of the ship’s wheel during a storm. There’s even a plaque in his honor. However, it has long been known that removing the middle of a fried cake would make the center crispier and less soggy.

• A petrified donut was found under layers of ash in the ruins of Pompeii. Another ossified donut was found in a cave in Oklahoma, made by an unknown prehistoric tribe. A painting created in 1627 shows a donut among other items of food and household objects.

• However, the American donut experience began with a Dutch immigrant in New York City. Anna Joralemon opened her donut shop in the year 1673, long before the United States was even a country. She is credited with bringing donuts to America, though claims that she “invented” donuts are false. (cont)

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DONUT FACTS (cont)

• During WWI and WWII, ladies working as volunteers for the Salvation Army set up “soup kitchen” type outlets near the front lines to serve soldiers on duty. Instead of serving soup, however, they served hot sweet donuts, giving war-weary Americans a morale boost. When the war ended, men returning home clamored for donuts, contributing to their burgeoning popularity. Today, the Salvation Army continues to give out the Golden Doughnut Award to honor citizens who exemplify the good works of the Salvation Army.

• In 1920, the first successful donut-making machine was invented after a dozen unsuccessful models. The creator, a Russian immigrant named Adolph Levitt, dubbed the all-in -one contraption “the Wonderful Almost Human Automatic Donut Machine.” Ingredients went in one end, and donuts came out the other. Crowds assembled in front of Levitt’s New York bakery storefront to watch the spectacle, and he sold 128 of his machines in the first year. This was just the beginning of Levitt’s donut empire. He sold thousands of the machines to corner cafes, roadside eateries, and local bakeries worldwide.

• It was Levitt who first made a concerted effort to change the spelling from “doughnut” to “donut.” Many of his customers were not proficient in English and had trouble pronouncing “dough.” Dunkin’ Donuts adopted the simpler spelling for their nationwide chain of franchises. Today, both spellings are considered correct.

• At the 1934 World’s Fair in Chicago, the display showing donuts being turned out by an automated machine was a big hit. During the Great Depression, donuts were a sweet treat that nearly everyone could afford, with a dozen selling for five cents. (cont)

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DONUT FACTS (cont)

• Dunking donuts in coffee or milk came about as a result of an accident. Hollywood starlet Mae Murray dropped a donut into her coffee by mistake while dining out at an upscale New York eatery. Not wanting her to feel embarrassed, her companion dropped his into his cup as well.

• Clark Gable made dunking fashionable in a scene in Frank Capra’s 1934 movie “It Happened One Night” in which he teaches actress Claudette Colbert how to properly dunk her donut in a cup of coffee.

• At one time, the Dunkin’ Donuts chain offered a donut shaped like a Q, with a “handle” meant to facilitate dunking. It was discontinued because it had to be hand-cut and people tended to dunk the handle first.

WEIRD DONUTS

• Dolicious Donuts, a bakery in Canada, was once known for some of the world’s most expensive donuts. The “Donutopia” was glazed with chocolate-balsamic vinegar icing, sprinkled with real gold flakes and sugar crystals shaped like diamonds, and filled with wine-infused cream. Even the water used to craft it, called Bling H2O, cost $39 per bottle. The donuts sold for $100 each and proceeds were “donutted” to a local soup kitchen. Unfortunately, the bakery is now defunct.

• Voodoo Doughnut in in Portland, Oregon, used to sell donuts reputed to be glazed in NyQuil and others stuffed with Tums and Pepto-Bismol, until local health officials stepped in. They also made the “Tex-Ass,” which weighed a half-pound, equal to six regular donuts. It was free if you could eat the whole thing within 80 seconds. When a man choked to death on it, the donut was discontinued. (cont)

DONUT FACTS (cont)

• In a typical donut shop, it takes 55 minutes to create a donut from start to finish. It must fry for 85 seconds in hot grease.

• When it comes to dunking, a donut made of finely ground flour will hold more liquid than a donut made of course flour and will be less likely to break. Tip it in at an angle so the top remains dry, with just a quick dunk.

• Donuts are between 15 and 25% fat. Cake donuts are 15% sugar, while raised yeast donuts are only 3% sugar. The calorie count ranges from 200 for plain donuts (equal to toast with jam) to 500 for frosted or filled.

• The most popular donut in America is the cream-filled donut, followed by plain glazed donuts.

• Krispy Kreme donuts are kosher.

• About 20 million donuts are produced annually in a typical Krispy Kreme store.

FUN DONUTS

• A donut-related puff pastry similar to a donut hole is very popular in France. It is so light and fluffy that it’s named “pet de nonne” which translates as “fart of the nun.”

• The Spudnut is a potato-based donut made with potato starch or mashed potatoes instead of flour.

• A Polish donut called the Paczki contains a regional vodka.

• The Donut Hole in La Puente, California features two gigantic fiberglass donuts set on end, with a drive-through donut factory connecting the two. Customers drive through the big donuts to pick up their favorite donuts. It's been an area landmark since 1968.

• Some astronomers have theorized that the Universe, instead of being infinite, is actually shaped like a donut.

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Time to Reset: A Zesty Citrus Salad to Kickstart the

New Year

Happy New Year! If you're anything like me, you might feel like you need a fullbody cleanse just to shake off all the pumpkin spice and peppermint bark still lingering in your system. After all the holiday indulgence, it's the perfect time to hit the reset button with lighter, healthier meals. And what better way to start than with citrus? Lucky for us, it's citrus season! It's peak season for these tangy, vibrant fruits. They're at their juiciest and most affordable, making them ideal for a budget-friendly detox.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy citrus is in a refreshing winter citrus salad. It's a simple but satisfying combination of greens, citrus segments and a sweet and tangy vinaigrette that ties it all together. The dressing is a mix of orange juice, honey, a hint of mustard, apple cider vinegar and olive oil. It's so delicious, so easy to make ahead and keep in the fridge. To prepare, I cut up a variety of colorful citrus the night before blood oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, cara cara oranges or whatever's on sale and store them in the fridge. When it's time to eat, I toss the citrus with greens, fresh mint or parsley, nuts like almonds or pistachios, and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds. Sometimes I add grilled chicken or fish for a protein boost, but it's just as delightful on its own or as a side dish.

How to Supreme Fruit

for Citrus Salad

For an elegant flair, slice 1/2 inch from the top and bottom of each citrus fruit, then stand them upright on a cutting board. Use a sharp paring knife to carefully slice away the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit. Cut along each membrane to gently release the citrus sections, known as supremes, for a beautifully refined touch. Squeeze the juice from the leftover citrus membranes into a measuring cup or small bowl to make the vinaigrette, recipe below.

WINTER CITRUS SALAD

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 20 minutes

For the Dressing:

4 tablespoons orange or mixed citrus juice

1 lime, juiced and zested

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the Salad:

6 to 8 cups lightly packed mixed greens

2-3 navel oranges (or blood oranges or cara cara oranges), sliced into supremes

1 grapefruit, sliced into supremes

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

A handful of fresh mint or parsley, torn

4 tablespoons pistachios (optional) 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (optional)

Grilled chicken or fish (optional) Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in

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the olive oil. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper or a touch more honey if needed. Yield: approximately 1 1/3 cups.

Assemble the salad: Toss the mixed greens with some of the dressing, then spread them on a platter. Top artistically with citrus, red onion and fresh herbs. Sprinkle with pomegranate arils and pistachios for added crunch.

To serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately. This salad is colorful, customizable and packed with Vitamin C. It's a bright, flavorful way to embrace healthier habits and make the most of citrus season. Here's to a fresh start and a New Year!

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, partyplanning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

This winter citrus salad is vibrant and refreshing perfect for a healthy reset.

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DOG RUNS RACE

• Dion Leonard was born in Australia in 1975. As an adult, he moved to Scotland and took up running. He began winning marathons. In June of 2016, Leonard entered an ultramarathon that changed his life.

• The Gobi March is a week-long, 155-mile (250 km) marathon in China’s Gobi Desert.

• The day before the race, Leonard noticed a dog hanging around the camp. It was a female Chihuahua-terrier mix. Leonard thought she lived nearby. However, when the race began the next day, the little dog started running along too. Leonard thought the dog would turn back as soon as she got tired, but she kept up with the pack of over 100 marathoners as they made their way through the 23-mile (37 km) route of the first day’s course.

• The next day, the tiny dog decided to run next to Leonard, staying doggedly at his side. Leonard shared some of his food with her at the end of the day. She slept with him in his tent that night as temperatures dropped.

• On the third day, the course required racers to cross a river. Leonard waded across, leaving the dog whining on the far shore. Heaving a sigh, he returned and carried her over.

• By now, Leonard knew that the dog belonged to him, and the dog knew she belonged to him. He named her Gobi. “It was love at first sight from Gobi’s point of view, but I thought she was a bit of a pest to begin with,” he said.

• On the 4th and 5th days, the race route crossed the hottest and most barren portion of the Gobi Desert. Worried the dog would die of heat and exhaustion, he left her with a race organizer. They were reunited for the final leg of the race. All in all, the dog ran 77 miles (124 km) of the 155-mile (250 km) race. (Continued page #7)

The dog sitter's flea dilemma

DEAR PAW'S COR-

NER: I am a brand-new pet sitter with four clients. I'm able to take one pet at a time into my home to care for them when their owners are traveling for long stretches, and I do home visits for the others. Well, the toy poodle I have in my care for the next three weeks brought an unpleasant surprise: fleas! Normally I would ask the client to clear up the flea problem before pet-sitting services can continue, but I'm already caring for the dog, so I'm stuck. What should I do? Jane H. in Wellesley, Massachusetts

DEAR JANE: Immediately contact the client to inform them. Then ask for their permission to treat the dog. If they only want you to use a specific treatment, follow their instructions. Save your receipts for any flea treatments purchased. A flea infestation can spread to the other pets you care for, so follow these steps to reduce infestation:

Isolate the dog from most areas of your home until he has completed treatment and you are brushing away only dead fleas. Mop and vacuum your entire home daily, especially the corners. (Hint: Put a brandnew flea collar inside the vacuum cleaner bag to kill the fleas that are sucked in.)

Wash or steam clean area rugs and drapes, and the dog's bedding. Wash clothes that you have worn around the dog. (Hint: Set the clothes dryer to a medium or high heat setting, which will kill most eggs and fleas.)

This is a good time to review and update your pet-sitting contract. Add a clause requiring pets to be free of fleas, ticks and communicable diseases, as well as a clause that says owners must reimburse you for expenses incurred if their pet causes an infestation. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

DOG RUNS RACE (cont)

• The picture of Dion Leonard crossing the finish line with Gobi at his heels ricocheted around the world. Leonard placed 2nd. Both man and dog received medals.

• Leonard had to get Gobi back to Scotland, a task involving time, paperwork, and money. He knew there was a four-month quarantine, but hoped to have her back at home by Christmas. “For a little dog, Gobi certainly has a big heart,” he said. Leaving Gobi with a race organizer who promised to look after her, Leonard returned home to make arrangements.

• A fundraising campaign was successful due to the dog’s fame. However, before the adoption could proceed, Gobi escaped from her foster home and got lost in Urumqi, a city of 3 million in China. Leonard flew to China.

• Over 30,000 posters were distributed, but it was the social media campaign that did the trick. Someone recognized a stray dog on the street as the famous Gobi and took her in. The video of their reunion circled the planet.

• However, Gobi had received several injuries when she’d been missing. Donated funds were used to send her to Beijing for surgery. After she recovered, the quarantine began.

• He had originally hoped to have her with him in Scotland by Christmas, but missed that goal by a single month.

• Leonard wrote a book about the experience, “Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart.” It rocketed to the top of the bestseller lists. A flood of newspaper articles and media appearances followed. Gobi was named “Dog of the Year.” There may even be a movie.

• Leonard said, “If you’d told me then that I’d go on to become this author and have these opportunities all because of this story, I’d never have believed it, and I guess that’s the beauty of life.”

* Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it "chilled." In any case, remember: Don't leave food out longer than two hours.

* If you are doing food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. The large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too cold quite as fast, and it's easy to switch out plates throughout the party.

* "Using plastic cups for a crowd? Remember to put out a permanent marker, colorful rubber bands or some other way to mark one's glass. It's sometimes hard to keep track when they all look the same."

C.L. in Pennsylvania

* "Purchase a small cooler to use for large quantities of sides. I have a cooler advertised as fitting a sixpack of drinks. It's perfect for holding macaroni salad at our summer beach gatherings with family. I do not use it for anything else, and it retains its cold temperature despite the heat (when everyone remembers to keep the lid closed, of course)." R.R. in South Carolina

* "For serving utensils used during picnic lunch, I have two large zip-top plastic bags. I label them 'clean' and 'dirty.' Anything used to touch raw meat goes in the 'dirty' bag. And serving spoons that can be used again to serve are in the 'clean' bag."- M.A. in Arizona