Now that we have the whole Lite-Brite situation under control here in Boston, we can all emerge from our makeshift bomb shelters (lit, ironically, by Lite-Brites) and discuss some serious news.
I don’t know about you, but I have trouble getting my daily recommended allowance of caffeine. Sure, there’s coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, Red Bull, Jolt gum, etc. But all of these caffeinated items are really hard to find. And only come in limited quantities. And are very, very expensive.
I often find myself thinking, how can I get even more caffeine than what three cups of coffee has to offer? A caffeine-laden doughnut on top of it all would really help.
Wish granted. A North Carolina scientist has finally answered the foremost question in everyone’s minds: how to cram caffeine into baked goods (I guess someone forgot to show him the Pollan article). To read more about the Buzz Donut, which packs the punch of two cups of Joe, treat yourself to the comedic stylings of CNN.
But what really got me going was the news that my favorite “donut” establishment, in lieu of improving the flavor, texture, and overall appeal of its doughnuts, is considering the addition of the Buzz Donut to its repertoire. Because, perhaps, then you won’t notice that their doughnuts suck. And maybe, just maybe, you can set a personal best for caffeine consumption with fewer trips to the loo.
It looks like Dunkin’ Donuts may well be on its way to a menu composed of 100% caffeine. Next in their product line: delicious, sugar-coated needles.
(A special thanks to Harrison3 for keeping me up-to-date on current events.)
How happy I am that I'm not married to Pollan but to an Italian so that I can drink dark, strong espresso a go go!
Posted by: ilva | February 05, 2007 at 01:08 AM
Now, that's what I call coffee!
Posted by: Tammy | February 05, 2007 at 09:43 AM
I find this post a bit strange since, as far as I know, Tammy hasn't had a cup of coffee since 2002 when we went to Spain.
Posted by: Husband | February 05, 2007 at 10:33 AM
In fact, she eschews all forms of caffeine with the exception of chocolate.
Posted by: Husband | February 05, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Therefore I must take umbrage at the non-sincerity of this post. Tammy can only redeem herself by joining me for a steamy cup o joe when I get home tonite.
Posted by: Husband | February 05, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Does that mean you're taking me on a romantic trip to Europe without the kids for said steamy cup? Woo hoo!
By the way, your guerilla-comment-posting is giving away your caffeination level.
Posted by: Tammy | February 05, 2007 at 10:52 AM
At least he READS your blog! Mine doesn't even do that unless I lead him to the computer and sit him in the chair with the post already on the screen. Sheesh.
Posted by: Sally | February 06, 2007 at 05:32 AM
Twasn't always this way. Once I began mentioning his embarrassing hobbies, he suddenly started taking an active interest!
Posted by: Tammy | February 06, 2007 at 09:14 PM