Everyone has heard their mother say: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all…. Today I am breaking that rule.
I don’t have a lot of nice things to say regarding my recent visit to Detroit Donut Bar in Southfield. I’ve been holding on to this post for over a week now because, it is something that I did not want to write about. Not like I just did not want to do it but, like: “Man!” “How do I nicely say to the WORLD; I didn’t like Donut Bar Detroit.”? I didn’t know.. I have thought about it since June 9th; the day I went there. There is no choice. I just have to say it. I have to give my honest opinion and, I’m gonna try not to take too long to do it.
So, my stop at the Donut Bar was not even planned. I had not even thought about it that day. My day started at 5:30 am baking 5 dozen of my famous chocolate chip cookies to deliver to an event in Southfield by 10am. I had several other stops to make while I was in the area and while I had not decided on what restaurant or food I would try out that day; I knew there would be at least food encounter before heading back home to Flint.
After I delivered my freshly baked cookies I decided to take the city streets to each place I needed to stop instead of the expressways hoping I would find something edibly interesting while completing my to do list. I drove east on 12 Mile Road, when I hit Southfield Road remembering exactly where I was!! The plaza that houses Donut Bar Detroit!!! I was so excited!!!!… Every time I had been close by in the past the place was either sold out or closed. But, today was my day….. I could buy however many I wanted and no one would ever know because, this was a solo trip. And by the way, let me just say I LOVE LOVE LOVE DONUTS… I know I say that about a lot of different foods but, I really love donuts! I mean there is an art to a good donut. Cake or Yeast, there is an art. You can’t just cut or make some round dough put a hole in it and top it with sugar and frosting and call it a LEGIT donut. NO YOU CAN NOT DO THAT!!! Not with this girl from Flint City… Not from the city where Donna’s Donuts and B & J’s Donuts get made…. Now those are donuts. Donna’s donuts are so good you don’t even regret what they are doing to your arteries, cholesterol or your waistline. What I had on that ill fated donut doomed Saturday was a crime on my taste buds.. I was robbed!! I was deceived!! I was forsaken by bad donuts!
I bought six. Yes six donuts. Don’t. Judge. Me…….I did not plan to eat them all but, I planned to taste them all. And, these were my picks:
Samoa
Fruity Pebbles
Plain Glazed
Salted Caramel
Chocolate Covered
And,Vegan Maple Walnut
I’m gonna save you all some time and some money.. The Vegan Maple Walnut was the best tasting one but, not by much.
To me what seems to be the premise at this “Donut” shop is they take a VERY basic yeast donut and cut them into circle, square or oblong donuts and top them with a variety of different things such as: Fruity Pebbles, Crushed Oreos, Reese’s PB Cups, Coconut and Caramel and other things to make them look DELICIOUS… And they do LOOK delicious. But that’s where it ends for me.
The best thing I can say about this place is that it is definitely trendy, the customer service was great, the place was clean and I liked the decor and set up. If I ever have to go back I can try the coffee. But wait; I don’t drink coffee.
Podcasts are my new favorite thing. Not like just now new but, like over the past 2 years. I began with one podcasts and from there I learned of another and another. The lists just keeps growing. Why is this one of my favorite things? First, it is because anyone who desires can go on the airwaves of iTunes, Sound Cloud, Spotify and probably others to express their thoughts, views, and opinions on anything they want. This is one way that I think technology is rockin’ it out. I remember years ago sitting on my front porch thinking talking to one of my BFF’s (Michelle) on the phone and I was saying how I wish I could have my own talk show on the radio because Nancy Grace never gives anyone the chance to talk on her show. She always cuts them off. I’m not hating on Nancy Grace. She is good at what she does or she wouldn’t have been on National TV…..but, that’s where I was at that moment. So fast forward a few years and here we go… podcasting. I have not tried to create my own podcast but, a couple of the ones on my list here today say they began podcasting right on their iPhones with the earphones that came with the phone and using the garage band app. How easy is that? Makes me want to try it out too… (adding to my to do list as we speak).
These sour cream swirl brownies will make any day good or bad; better. 
This brownie mix is my most favorite. I keep at least 2 boxes on hand all the time.
You can prepare you pan this way with foil and pan spray; or just with pan spray.
Mix together the eggs, oil and, sugar in a large bowl.
Stir in the brownie mix and chocolate syrup to the mix; if using.
Pour brownie mixture into the prepared pan. Hold on!! Do not bake yet!
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, brown sugar, cinnamon sugar &, vanilla.
This sour cream mixture is heaven. I will now desire this on top on everything.
Dollop the sour cream mixture randomly all over the brownie batter using a soup or cereal spoon.
Use a butter knife to make swirls through the brownie batter.
Bake the brownie batter for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when tested.
Let brownies cool completely and remove from pan.
Slice into desired serving size and enjoy.
Do you know that I really like planning small events? Now, when I say plan, what I mean is I think of small events to have for a particular occasion or no occasion at all. For some reason it is in me to entertain people at home or a small intimate space. I don’t really know why. We didn’t do a lot of that while I was growing up; besides family gatherings and holidays. But, ever since I’ve became an adult I always want to plan parties and get-togethers. Mostly, I want people to come over and enjoy each other’s company, eat some good food and, have some fun.
There are so many egg based dishes to be made and eaten. And, they all look delicious….except for sunny side up eggs with the runny yolk….Uh, that’s definitely a big no-thank you from me on that. I remember I had to make a sunny side up egg for Home Economics class in the 9th grade. And, the yolk had to be just right and runny for me to get 100%. Well, I did get 100% but, I didn’t want that egg as my reward. That was probably the one time I passed up on eating in Home Ec. And, believe me I always looked forward to that class. Outside of that I think I would be willing to try other egg dishes such as an egg soufflé’, hollandaise sauce, huevos rancheros, and breakfast burritos.
Poke holes in the thawed pie crust using a fork.
Partially bake the plain crust in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
Add a light layer of cheese to the bottom of the partially baked crust.
Now layer in the cubed ham.
And, the cut up broccoli.
Carefully pour in the milk and egg mixture into the filled pie crust.
Top the quiche with the remaining cheese and bake 45-55 minutes.
This is why you will want to line the baking pan. Save your oven and your cookie sheet.
Let your quiche rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
This quiche can serve 6-8 people.
