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It never ceases to amaze me when I do a google search and put a random word next to "donut" what I come up with, in this case "Throwing Donuts" a video game where you can do just that. From Neptune Circle, the character, PJ, is defending himself against old people the only way he knows how; by throwing sprinkled donuts at them. While game play is not all that fast paced, the old codger (who is pushing a walker I might add = instant comedy) puts up a resilient fight against the never ending onslaught or powdered pellets. 
I would get upset at the frivolity of wasting donuts except that, when I am an old man, I only hope someone tries to defend them self against me by throwing donuts. Now that would be bliss. 
Having never been to a gastropub, and having no idea what they could do with a donut, I was excited to try the fare. I was not disappointed. We ordered completely off their Small Plates and Appetizer menu, allowing a variety of tastes with portions adequate enough to feel satisfied but not full enough to spoil the next dish. The potato leek soup is to die for and ample enough for 2, which we followed with bacon wrapped dates, white bean puree, and butter poached lobster. Many patrons may think the yellow vegetable underneath the dates is a type of cabbage but don't be fooled, it's apple and quite tasty. Now, Garden in the Cellar does not have a dessert menu and, as this is not a food blog per se, we must some how incorporate donuts; we did. Let me just emphasize that, though this was my first taste of Foie Gras, all others will be judged next to it. There was a slight crust, with a mildly sweet glaze which broke through to the soft meat underneath; utterly amazing. What could possibly complete this pairing? Why a donut of course. Though not your typical "cake" donut, the consistency is more akin to that of a popover or Yorkshire pudding. It's creamy texture, with light cinnamon, sugar and salt coating, if the perfect compliment to its counterpart. Needless to say we were in donut bliss. 
As I noted earlier one of the worst experiences a donut hunter will face is finding their destination, only to walk in and find the shelves bare; the only thing worse is to find total darkness and a locked front door. Today was just such a day. As Tony and I scoured the main street looking for the shop our eyes spotted the orange, red and blue sign, bookended by 2 bakers rolling out the dough, with one problem- total darkness. Upon looking closer the letters reading "Saturday-11:00am" confirmed our worst fear; it was 11:30. Slightly dejected and a bit perturbed at our own negligence at rising earlier, we approached the door for some photos and thoughts of returning at a later date. But wait just a minute...what greeted us at the front door was not just our own reflection in the interior of an empty donut shop but a small milk crate with a white pastry box sitting atop, the words " Mike, you are all set!" written across it; devine province. The folks at Brothers didn't know who I was, and I have not yet met them in person, but they left a small donut gift sitting out front and made 2 donut hunters days complete! This is the type of kindness that brings patrons back week after week, year after year, and keeps us all proud to come from small towns. 
Metro has done it once again. Who knew so many wonder news tidbits could focus on donuts. With the holiday season in full swing it is only fitting that we consider traditions from around the world and with that let me introduce you to the sufganiyot. 
Limiting his intake to under 1,800 calories daily, Mark Haub set out to prove the foundation of portion control as a means to weight loss — regardless of the source of said calories. 
