National Donut Day 2021
Jun 4, 2021 08:49:12 #
On the first Friday in June, people flock to donut shops around the world to celebrate the doughnut and to honor the Salvation Army Lassies, the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI.
National Donut Day 2021 by Paul Sager, on Flickr
In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods, provided by these brave volunteers, were a morale boost to the troops.
National Donut Day 2021
The doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.” A more standard spelling of the word is “donut.”
National Donut Day 2021
At US Krispy Kreme locations in the US this entire weekend, vaccinated customers can get two free donuts if they present proof that they received a COVID-19 vaccine.
National Donut Day 2021
At Canada's largest donut chain, Tim Horton’s, they're offering specialty or classic flavors for $0.50 each.
National Donut Day 2021
In celebration of National Donut Day 2021, get in your car or grab your bike and get free donuts at multiple locations: Krispy Kreme, LaMar's Donuts, Dunkin' Donuts, Walmart, Cumberland Farms, Kwik Trip, Duck Donuts and Randy's Donuts. You still have time to make your own too.
National Donut Day 2021
In 1938, the first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago, and the history of The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies was officially immortalized. The Donut Lassies were sent to France in 1917 where they established field bases near the front lines. These huts served as locations where soldiers could stock up on essential goods and snag a treat or two provided by the lassies. When it became apparent that baking was going to be difficult to continue during war time, two volunteers – Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance – began frying donuts in soldiers’ helmets. Their work brought a light of hope and happiness to the battlefield – a much-needed boost for soldiers who had been there for ages.
HAPPY DONUT DAY!
National Donut Day 2021 by Paul Sager, on Flickr
In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods, provided by these brave volunteers, were a morale boost to the troops.
National Donut Day 2021
The doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.” A more standard spelling of the word is “donut.”
National Donut Day 2021
At US Krispy Kreme locations in the US this entire weekend, vaccinated customers can get two free donuts if they present proof that they received a COVID-19 vaccine.
National Donut Day 2021
At Canada's largest donut chain, Tim Horton’s, they're offering specialty or classic flavors for $0.50 each.
National Donut Day 2021
In celebration of National Donut Day 2021, get in your car or grab your bike and get free donuts at multiple locations: Krispy Kreme, LaMar's Donuts, Dunkin' Donuts, Walmart, Cumberland Farms, Kwik Trip, Duck Donuts and Randy's Donuts. You still have time to make your own too.
National Donut Day 2021
In 1938, the first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago, and the history of The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies was officially immortalized. The Donut Lassies were sent to France in 1917 where they established field bases near the front lines. These huts served as locations where soldiers could stock up on essential goods and snag a treat or two provided by the lassies. When it became apparent that baking was going to be difficult to continue during war time, two volunteers – Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance – began frying donuts in soldiers’ helmets. Their work brought a light of hope and happiness to the battlefield – a much-needed boost for soldiers who had been there for ages.
HAPPY DONUT DAY!
Jun 4, 2021 09:02:44 #
Nice images!
Did you know if you lick all the icing off, they really aren't that bad for you?
Did you know if you lick all the icing off, they really aren't that bad for you?
Jun 4, 2021 09:36:02 #
tradio wrote:
Nice images!
Did you know if you lick all the icing off, they really aren't that bad for you?
Did you know if you lick all the icing off, they really aren't that bad for you?
Alright, I hope you're telling the truth. I'll give it a try. I never knew that.
Jun 4, 2021 11:10:29 #
Enjoyable and informative set. Brings back fond memories of my grandmother making donuts. Good uniform shape and size on this batch. They look delicious.
Jun 5, 2021 10:06:50 #
Thank you tradio, Ava'sPapa, John! The baked approach was certainly easier than the fried approach I tried earlier this week. Other than the challenge to do better over my first attempt, I'm not sure I'll go back to the deep-fry method.
Jun 5, 2021 10:10:09 #
tradio wrote:
Nice images!
Did you know if you lick all the icing off, they really aren't that bad for you?
Did you know if you lick all the icing off, they really aren't that bad for you?
Hahahahah...OMG! Luv it!!
Jun 5, 2021 10:19:15 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
On the first Friday in June, people flock to donut shops around the world to celebrate the doughnut and to honor the Salvation Army Lassies, the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI.
HAPPY DONUT DAY!
HAPPY DONUT DAY!
Looks like you received your Specialized donut baking sheets! Nice! They look store-bought and still delicious now!
(JMO...I like the look of your previous Donut endeavor post better! I'm betting I'm a minority of one, though!!)
Jun 5, 2021 13:12:10 #
Jun 13, 2021 08:46:02 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
These really look delicious, Paul! I enjoyed your narrative, too.
Thank you Carol!
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