I wanted to share Holidays we celebrate on November 5th; including the celebrated food holiday which is National Doughnut Day. I don’t know about but a Donut and a cup of Coffee sure sound’s good now that my throat has stopped hurting, Thank to the LORD and the Doctors.
Here’s a closer look at what makes November 5th deliciously special:
National Doughnut Day (November 5)
What National Doughnut Day celebrates: The joy of doughnuts in all their forms—glazed, filled, frosted, cake-style, yeast-raised, and more.
How to celebrate National Donut Day: Grab a box of Doughnuts from your favorite local bakery, or you could try making homemade doughnuts and I’ve included a recipe for you below., Visit Bakeries and Donut Stores to explore international varieties like churros (Spain), sufganiyot (Israel), or pon de ring (Japan).
Fun fact: To share with your friends and family there are actually two National Doughnut Days in the U.S. The other National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June, originally created to honor Salvation Army volunteers who served doughnuts to Soldiers during WWI.
Let’s CELEBRATE NATIONAL DONUT DAY
- Go on a Donut Hop: Visit several local donut shops and bakeries. Try a unique flavor at each one and compare your favorites.
- Make Homemade Donuts: Spend time in the kitchen baking or frying your own donuts. You can try a classic recipe or experiment with a fun, new flavor.
- Host a Donut Decorating Party: Buy or make plain donuts and gather friends or family to decorate them with glazes, sprinkles, and candy. It’s a sweet, creative activity!
- Have a Donut Picnic: Grab a box of your favorite donuts and head to a local park with a blanket for a fun outdoor treat.
- Try Donut-Themed Recipes: Incorporate donuts into a larger dessert, like a donut ice cream sandwich or donut bread pudding.
- Read Donut-Themed Books: Grab a stack of donut-themed books, especially if you’re celebrating with kids, and enjoy them alongside your treat.
- Share the Joy on Social Media: Post a picture of your festive donut haul or homemade creations using hashtags like #NationalDonutDay or #DonutDay.
Pillsbury Biscuit Donut
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons roasted and crushed sesame seeds
1 tube Pillsbury original biscuit dough
4 cups Crisco shortening
Preparation
- Step 1: Mix the sugar, cinnamon in a medium-size bowl. Step 2: Pop open the tube of dough and pull apart the biscuits—they come proportioned, so this will be easy. In a big, heavy pot, heat the shortening over high heat; you’ll know it’s ready when a tiny piece of biscuit dough sizzles when added to the oil. Fry the biscuit dough until each piece becomes puffy and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes. Flip the pieces over and fry them for 2 minutes more Step 3: Pull out the doughnuts and rest them on paper towels for a minute or two, then toss them immediately in the sugar mixture. Step 4: Repeat until all the Donuts have been cooked.
November 5 National Eating Healthy Day
Purpose of National Eating Healthy Day: Encourages people to make nutritious food choices and adopt healthier eating habits.
Typical celebrations for National Healthy Eating Day: Health organizations promote balanced meals, plant-based options, and mindful eating practices.
National Eating healthy Day is a holiday that offers a fun contrast—to indulge in a doughnut, then balance it out with a healthy meal! If you’re curious about other November food holidays, I can share a list of foods being celebrated or help you plan themed meals around the Holidays. Just leave me a comment with what you’re looking for and I will get right to work on it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
