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A while back, we declared cake pops to be the hot new baking trend. Well, cake pops need to take a back seat because the 'it' item for all foodies is... (drumroll please) donuts! 

Whether you're whipping up a batch at home (perhaps with your own mini donut maker?) or checking out a new donut shop in town, you can't deny the indulgence that is a perfectly baked donut. Plus, with the crazy concoctions and flavours that people are experimenting, long gone are the days of vanilla and sprinkles! We're welcoming in the new era of bacon and maple or pumpkin spice. 

The most common decoration for donuts is glaze or sprinkles and sometimes even both. They make the donuts more decadent and of course, way more fun to eat. It almost gets to the point where you don't want to ruin them by eating them; but that is easily overcome after the first bite.


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With autumn in full swing, flavours such as pumpkin spice, apple cider, chocolate peppermint and chocolate-filled cinnamon are rising in popularity. You can almost image snuggling up to a warm fireplace while taking a bite of these delicious treats!


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If you've only ever known about the everyday donut flavours, take a look into the world of savoury donut flavours that may just leave you drooling! There are flavours such as avocado, cherry coconut, fruity pebbles, and even bacon maple donuts! These are only just the beginning of the list of crazy flavours.


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Donuts are a great and easy snack for events such as parties or wedding receptions. They can be specialized for whatever the event is for, but the presentation of the snacks is just as important. Look at these examples of snack table set-ups for ideas on how to cater your next event that will make people wish they thought of it first!


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Conventional ways of eating donuts get boring after a while. Why not try something new in one of these ideas. Try making a twisted doughnut for a slightly different take on the round doughnut. Or skewer a few doughnuts on a stick, cover them in a favourite topping, and indulge in this carnival-style snack. If you're feeling really creative, try using miniature donuts as a decoration on your coffee or other favourite drinks.


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Do you have a favourite new flavour of donut? Have you ever tried making them yourself at home?