Sweet Love

There are three words that make every Southern girl's heart skip a beat, her knees turn to mush, and her foot slam on the break pedal.

Hot Doughnuts Now.

I was in the drive-thru at the pharmacy tonight picking up a prescription. When I rolled down the window, I thought to myself, "I smell doughnuts!" The delicious aroma was coming from the Krispy Kreme next door and (you know it, girls!) that red neon sign was on!

When I was a child, it didn't matter what time of day or night it was, if my family passed the Krispy Kreme and "Hot Doughnuts Now" was lit up, my parents would always stop for a treat. It was just something you did. It didn't matter if you had just finished off a seven course meal and your polyester pants were about to pop. Hot Doughnuts Now! I mean, come on!

So, you can imagine what I did after leaving the drug store. My first question at the drive thru was, "What's hot?" After all, that's why I stopped! So, I got what's hot- classic glazed- and my favorite custard filled chocolate. A hot glazed doughnut just melts in your mouth. And, because you are technically moving as you drive the car, most of the calories are burned off before you get home.

Krispy Kreme used to only be a southern thing. The business began years ago in North Carolina and was primarily found only in the Southeast. The wonderful news is that now you can enjoy Krispy Kreme almost everywhere (even in New York!) But, don't buy them at the grocery stores or gas stations. They just aren't fresh.

So, if you are traveling and see those three sweet words shining in the night, brake hard, make a u-turn, and stop for a treat. But, be sure to ask, "What's Hot?"