Mini Donuts and More!
12-May-2008
Yesterday morning I finally made it (on the closing day…) to the special exhibit at SAM of Roman art from the Louvre. The show was amazing and I so wish I had gone earlier so that I could have gone back a couple times. On Sunday I arrived early, anticipating the crowds that would come on this last day, and when finished found myself downtown on a crisp, clear morning. I wandered up to Pike Place Market. I love the time before The Market is officially open but many of the early-bird vendors are open or are setting up.
The first thing I noticed was that the Daily Dozen Doughnuts stand was in full operation and there was no line! That is nearly unheard of on the weekends. I wandered over and ordered a half dozen of cinnamon-sugar minis. They came straight out of the fryer into the paper bag where they were tossed with a generous coating of cinnamon-sugar. The last one (number 7 – sort of a baker’s half-dozen) was tossed with a flourish into the air and then expertly dropped into the bag courtesy of the guy behind the counter. Something that most likely wouldn’t have happened had I been there during the rush hours. He told me he’d been practicing a lot so that he could add that little flourish – sort of like flair bartending. I love that! A couple of those hot-off-the-grill donuts were enjoyed right at that moment; the rest followed me home to be savored while sipping a mocha and reading the morning paper.
Wandering through the market at this time of morning you’ll find the vendors relaxed and willing to spend a bit extra time. Don’t get me wrong, the vendors in the market are some of the friendliest, most helpful people I know but when you are part of a long line the focus is more on business and getting everyone in and out – not so much on non-essential interactions.
I encountered this several times yesterday. Two of the most notable interactions were with the periodical vendors, one the guy I bought my Real Change from and the other the man at First and Pike News. The Real Change guy not only told me a joke but actually gave me a list of joke topics to choose from! By the way, if you don’t know about this organization take a look at them. It’s a great way to help out without giving a handout.
If you haven’t been to The Market early in the morning I suggest you give it a try one of these weekends. Especially with summer on the way (hopefully, anyway!) it’s a great way to get to the market, get some shopping done and avoid the tourists who are dilly-dallying in the aisles.
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Culinary Fool 
Ok, those donuts look just too good! Are you they a lot better than the new donuts at Starbucks? I\’m sure they taste a lot better if they\’re coming right out of the fryer! :)
Hedge:
that\’s a little hard for me to answer. Our Starbucks here sell Top Pot donuts which are really good but I have no idea who they are using in your area. Sorry! I like Top Pot and i like these, too. I\’d be happy with either…. and yes, right out of the fryer is a really nice touch!
Divine petite fried goodies served fresh and warm with a flourish.-Yum!Great take on the early morning market place.Glad you were able to see the show.-jenj
Jen:
These are great mini-treats. I don\’t know if I should have them more often… or not. :-) And I\’m really glad about the show, too. No procrastinating next time!
~ B