http://culture.wnyc.org/media/audioplayer/red_progress_player_no_pop.swf The food most commonly associated with Hanukkah in the U.S. is potato pancakes (or latkes), but in Israel they tend to favor donuts. The common thread? Oil, which is central to the story of Hanukkah. Today we joined host Amy Eddings on All Things Considered on WNYC in New York to talk about new innovations in donuts, dunking techniques, and two Hanukkah-related
Awesome cartoon by the folks at Buttersafe, via Nancy Martira. /dan
Mississippi Republican Governor Haley Barbour now says he won't be running for president. The New York Times says a donut tipped his hand long before his official announcement Monday: There were clues to those who had watched him closely in recent weeks. Last month, he said that he had lost 20 pounds and intended to lose 20 more by the end
Daria Batzner is the newest President of The Sporkful Junior Eater's Society, thanks to the artistic riposte seen here. She took issue with Mark's anti-sprinkle stance in our Donuts show. For her efforts, Daria will receive a signed certificate proclaiming her a President of the SJES. Your child can do the same, just send us
Here's an outtake that just missed the cut on our Donuts Pt. 2 Episode. Dan ponders the wisdom of using donuts as burger buns, while Mark recalls the heaping boldness of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffOj--p9bU
Our previous donut episode dealt with shape, composition and dunking, but that's just the beginning. This time we'll talk flavors, fillings, Dunkin' Donuts v. Krispy Kreme. Plus we got a lot of great comments from you that we discuss. Speaking of comments, don't be shy on reacting here and sharing your donut insight. Btw, complete team donut coverage is collected