Category Archives: donuts

Barcelona 2012: Petritxol Cafe for hot chocolate and churros

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Off Las Ramblas is Carrer de Petritxol, a narrow street flanked by shops selling all sorts of things. But I was only interested in the xocolaterías (hot chocolate shops). I looked, and found La Pallaresa which is supposed to be an institution for … Continue reading →

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New York 2012: cupcake, cookie, donut, cheesecake

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

I decided to try all the most calorific desserts I knew since I was in NYC. Truth be told? I enjoyed every single bit of the indulgence All huge, not classy at all, but I kind of understand the craze … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Chocolate, Cookies, donuts, New York, sweets, travel, United States | 6 Comments

New York 2012: Smorgasburg, a Brooklyn Food Flea Market

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

I was sitting on the hotel bed, tv switched on to food network and doing my last minute planning for the next day’s itinerary. Unique Eats was showing and one of the presenters raved about delicious beef brisket in a food flea market … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked goods, Chinese, donuts, Eat out, fusion, New York, sweets, United States, Western | 4 Comments

Baker & Cook- once or twice is never enough

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Before the internships started I found myself wandering into Baker & Cook countless times for a tea time snack, lunch or breakfast. The buzz never seems to abate here. I like it best when there’s still enough space for me … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked goods, bread, Breakfast, cafe, Cake, Choux, donuts, Eat out, sweets, Tart, Toast | 5 Comments

Donuts, 20 cents per piece

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Now what happened to the perils of inflation? At 20 cents a pop, these old-school donuts are probably the cheapest you can find on our island. They’re approximately 3/4s the size of your palm. Soft, pillowy, and chewy, these donuts … Continue reading →

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