Doughnuts have a long history. The concept of a deep-fried dough ball traces to Roman times and the Iberian churro is a cousin. Dutch settlers brought the idea to New York in the 1700s, which claims the title of US home of the doughnut, though the ring shape was refined in 19th-century New England, while... Continue Reading →
This morning, I picked up a bike from Capital Bikeshare and rode 39 miles round trip from my hotel in Virginia into the nation's capital. Though I've been to DC numerous times, this was the first on a bike, giving me the chance to see many iconic sites. Leaders The Lincoln Memorial Washington Monument Martin... Continue Reading →
Tiny Liberty, MO, sits across the Missouri River to the north of Independence and is the county seat of Clay County. Joseph Smith was imprisoned for five months in the Liberty Jail. The Liberty Jail Historic Site hosts a replica of the prophet's prison. The site of Jesse James' first daylight, peacetime robbery is celebrated... Continue Reading →
Today my 46-mile ride took me (intentionally) through the drive-thru window at Mountain Donuts in Ogden, UT. The artisan cake donuts may be individually customized with choice of coatings, toppings, and drizzles. Or, there are recommendations by staff and fans. I went with the French Toast recommendation by staff - a warm cake donut, maple... Continue Reading →
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