“It’s so soft,” Zane Caplansky, a restaurateur and one of the judges, says of Mr. Hernandez’s first-round creation. “It’s so luxurious. Del’s doughnut is like falling into a pillow.”
Del Hernandez of FROST Doughnuts **WINS** Food Network's Donut Showdown!
U.S. Congresswoman Susan DelBene came to FROST to speak with the owners about the business climate in Washington - and of course to enjoy some special treats, including custom made doughnuts with her slogan.
We are excited to have won the 2011 Excellence Award for Achievement in Packaging from the Paperboard Packaging Council for our fabulous doughnut box design! We are honored to have been recognized for this award alongside several National and even International brands.
Sweets seem to come in and out of vogue like the latest fashions. Early this year, I wrote a piece on pie, stating: “If doughnuts were the new cookies, and cupcakes the new doughnuts, then pie is the new cupcake.” It now looks like doughnuts are still, well … evolving.
Last week, Seattle Met’s panel of tasters frittered away an afternoon sampling fritters, maple bars, old fashioneds, and new-fashioned flavors from eight bakeries—including big-name chains, mom and pops, and a few up-and-comers. Each bakery submitted the two varieties (well, one cheated and brought three) that best represented its style.