A Pac-Man walks into a Krispy Kreme...

Pac-Man and Krispy Kreme have a new collaboration, and even though they're more flash than substance, I still had to check them out. (Sorry for any rough typing, I cut my hand making dinner and I am struggling to type well as it heals.) 

There isn't a grand story behind it, or any kind of core memory, I just really like Pac-Man. I have a plug n' play joystick game that I still use (it also has Dig-Dug), a vintage T-shirt from the 80's that is hanging on by a thread, a vintage paper tablecloth, and a promotional Baby Pac-Man cup from the 7-Eleven 1983 series that I grew up using to give our dog, Coco, a bath. It's a simple game where you eat dots, and sometimes fruit or ghosts, and it makes me happy. 

Let's see what these doughnuts have to offer...

Cereal Milk Krispy Kreme Glazed (Until April 6th)

A shockingly recent item! Krispy Kreme has a new glazed doughnut flavor available until April 6th. It's "Cereal Milk"-flavored which is another vague concept, but it's in collaboration with Fruity Pebbles, so it's really Fruity Pebbles flavored. 

I like Pebbles cereal, my only gripe is that it gets soggy way too quickly when eaten with milk as intended. Otherwise it's a fantastic yogurt or ice cream topping and a super flavorful base for a marshmallow treats.

I'm calorie counting right now, but there is a Krispy Kreme on my way home and this is only available for a limited time AND it goes with this weeks' theme of "stuff that tastes like other stuff." So I bought two. (And a raspberry filled for later.) My expectations are high that this will it be worth the calories!

Ghostbusters Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Collab

Krispy Kreme released a new Ghostbusters collaboration for the franchise's 40th anniversary. 

If you're new here, I'm a big Ghostbusters fan. I've had marshmallow flavored Slimer shakes, Ghostbusters burgers, Twinkies, Ecto-Cooler, and official novelty campfire marshmallows. Admittedly I was not a huge fan of Frozen Empire, the newest movie in the franchise, so I skipped those specific food-tie-ins intentionally, but there was no way I was missing these doughnuts. 

Speaking of movies, since my last post I've watched:

1. The Fall of the House of Usher (Netflix) - 8/10 - second time watching it through
2. Ouija: Origin of Evil (Netflix) - 8/10 - liked it more than I thought I would .
3. Scooby Doo on Zombie Island (Max) - 10/10 - It's Terror Time Again is my jam.
4. School Spirits (season 1) (Netflix) - 8/10 - it's campy- fun, I really enjoyed it and want more!
5. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - (Theaters) 8/10 - a third time! "Keeps getting funnier every single time I see it!" 
6. Agatha All Along (Disney+) - 6/10 - fun so far, but I'm not loving it like everyone else
7. It's What's Inside (Netflix) - 10/10 - dark comedy is my favorite, refreshing and fun 

Flavor-wise, this collaboration is pretty basic, but Krispy Kreme is a reliable brand that rarely misses. Even though these flavors aren't all that different from other offerings they've had in the past, I know they're going to deliver that classic Krispy Kreme flavor I know and love, so I'm down to buy them even if it's more-so novelty decorations. 

Popcorn Meets Doughnuts

Smartfood Popcorn: Krispy Kreme Glazed Donut vs Cinnamon Sugar Donut

I love Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts, and I am lucky enough to have one relatively close to where I live, so I am very familiar with how they taste, but I find that they are more of a textural experience than a flavor one. They're sweet, doughy, and when they're warm, they melt in your mouth. I could eat a full dozen right now and not think twice. But, can popcorn deliver the same experience?

A Trio of Summer Flavors - Krispy Kreme Carnival

Krispy Kreme Carnival Flavors 2021

Some days I come home, make a low calorie meal, walk my dogs, and then pat myself on the back for making good, healthy, life choices. Other days I eat 4.5 carnival themed doughnuts in one night, slap together a video review, and then lay on the couch munching on carrots while it renders at 1am. It's all about balance. 

Speaking of balance, I want to applaud Krispy Kreme for leaving the "c" in Carnival and not opting for a "K" to stay on-brand. 'Cause that's...that's just too many "k's." They knew it, and I knew it, so nobody went there and I am thankful for that. Kudos. 

These carnival themed doughnuts are available as of yesterday (July 19th) until August 8th. Normally I am way behind on trends, and my food hunting days are pretty much over, but when there is a Krispy Kreme right next to the train you take for work and candyhunting posts that these just dropped...it's a sign. So, if you haven't already watched the video I posted on Tuesday, let's jump into some more in-depth reviews and photos! 

Carnival Kreme

 

I'll be posting a full typed review of the donuts, with close-up photos, tomorrow. In the meantime, enjoy the video!

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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Jelly Belly Beans - Five Below

As a kid, my grandparents always had jelly beans in their house, but they were either Brach's fruit or spiced flavors, and I was perfectly fine with that, until we discovered Jelly Belly. Flavors like strawberry jam and chocolate pudding blew Brach's out of the water. There was no going back. I remember my mom would buy the large variety boxes of jelly beans with "recipes" printed on the lid and we'd have fun mixing and matching flavors to create new experiences, which was a completely new concept. It was like something out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 

Now-a-days, I appreciate Jelly Belly's contributions to the candy world, but their products just don't "wow" me like they used to. Maybe all their competition catching up to them with the wacky flavor and mixing trend is drowning out their achievements, maybe their products just aren't as good as they used to be, or maybe my adult taste-buds are just harder to impress. All legitimate factors, but I just don't feel excitement for this brand anymore.

NEW Nutella Doughnut at Krispy Kreme! - Available TODAY

Image © Krispy Kreme's website

They are marketing this as "#easiestsellever, you you know what? They're right.

Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spiced Glazed - One Day Only!!

Pumpkin Spice Galzed Doughnut VS. Original Glaze

Krispy Kreme offered a classic glazed version of their pumpkin spiced doughnuts, but they were only available for ONE DAY in October. I was hype. I posted about it on the Sometimes Foodie Facebook page, and pretty much count down the days until to was offered, reminded everyone that day that it was out..and I totally forgot to pick some up for myself. I finally remembered after midnight and I was kicking myself. Weeks later, a shining ray of hope appeared. 

Krispy Kreme was bringing this special doughnut back for another one day event in November, so I seized this opportunity and went to straight to Krispy Kreme after work to secure some of these (and a few other) doughnuts.

Krispy Kreme! Pumpkin Spice Original Glaze - Nov 16 ONLY!

It's back! I missed out on this last month, but I've got a second chance! The pumpkin spice original glaze doughnut will be available next Wednesday (11/16/16). Are you going to give it a try?

National Cream Filled Donut Day! - Krispy Kreme Fall Doughnut Reviews!

National Cream Filled Donut Day! - Krispy Kreme Fall Doughnut Reviews! 

You remind me of the glaze,

What glaze?

The glaze on the doughnut? 

What doughnut? 

The doughnuts from the Drive-Thru

Who do?

You do!

Do what?

Remind me of the glaze! 

Apparently it is National Kreme-filled Doughnut Day, so here we are! I picked these up after seeing a 30th anniversary screening of Labyrinth with my sister. On our way home we passed a Krispy Kreme and, well...we just couldn't resist. We got hot from the fryer glazed doughnuts and ate them in the parking lot. (Like the classy ladies we are.) Then I grabbed one each of the new fall doughnuts to review. 

I got one Pumpkin Spice, and one Salted Caramel Latte. I've got one minute left of National  Kreme-filled Doughtnut Day to review them...so let's get this thing started!

NEW Tiramisu & Crème Brûlée Donuts - Krispy Kreme

Tiramisu & Crème Brûlée Donuts - Krispy Kreme

The new Krispy Kreme doughnuts I posted about last week have been released and (thanks to my mom) I was able to get my hands on 2/3 flavors. 

She sent me a text saying her appointment was near a Krispy Kreme shop and she generously grabbed me a Tiramisu and a Crème Brûlée doughnut. (Thanks mom!) They were out of the Churro variety, but to be honest, that one seemed rather lazy to me. It's just a cruller dusted with cinnamon sugar, and I doubt it's really worth checking out, so without further delay, let's get this review started!

New Krispy Kreme flavors coming soon! Churro, Tiramisu & Créme Brûlée

Image © Krispy Kreme's Website

I was looking at the Krispy Kreme website to see what's new, since I'll probably be picking up a dozen this weekend, and this is what greeted me on the home page. 

Churro seems like a little bit of a cop-out, since it appears to be nothing more than a doughnut with a cinnamon and sugar coating, but the other two sound pretty yummy. I'll have to keep my eye out for release dates. 

EVEN MORE FREE FOOD THIS MONTH!

Oh boy, free ice cream today, free pretzel the 26th, and buy one get one dozen doughnuts on the 28th. This is a good month for food!
Posted by Sometimes Foodie on Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Pumpkin Cheesecake Doughnut - Krispy Kreme: Collingswood, NJ

Pumpkin Cheesecake Doughnut - Krispy Kreme: Collingswood, NJ

Welp, the wifi adapter on my main computer is kaput. It lasted over a year and I was really happy with it, but today, out of the blue, it wouldn't connect at all. I thought it might be loose, so I reached to remove it, and it felt like molten lava. I let it cool, then attempted to reconnect it, which worked, but it quickly started reheating and then the internet was gone once again. I already ordered a replacement, so in the meantime I'll be using my older computer that is directly connected to the internet for my reviews. So sorry if things look a little wonky, it's been a while since I've used this one and the monitor might need to be recalibrate.

Anyway, my mother decided to treat my sister and I to some doughnuts, so what better time to try this pumpkin-y limited edition doughnut?

Pumpkin Doughnuts return SEPT 1st!

The delicious and pumpkin-y seasonal sweets are already starting to reappear on the shelves, but thankfully Krispy Kreme is holding off until September. I love pumpkin as much as the next food blogger, but August is just too early!

Be sure to try the Summer Classic flavors at Krispy Kreme, Banana Pudding and Carrot Cake, before they get replaced!

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Carrot Cake & Banana Pudding Doughnuts -Krispy Kreme

Carrot Cake & Banana Pudding Doughnuts -Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice doughnuts will be returning September 1st, so I figured I should hurry up and review these two "Summer Classic" doughnuts before they're replaced!

Quickie Review: Mocha Kreme Doughnut- Krispy Kreme - Collingswood, NJ

Mocha Kreme Doughnut- Krispy Kreme - Collingswood, NJ 

Krispy Kreme's Caramel Coffee Kreme doughnut was pretty impressive, and it actually tasted like coffee and caramel. My coffee addicted boyfriend loved it, and I really enjoyed it too, so I highly recommend grabbing one before this flavor disappears. Now, let's see if the Mocha version is worth checking out.

Happy Pi Day!

Image © Krispy Kreme's Official Facebook

Happy Pi Day to all you math nerds and pie lovers out there! 

Make sure you go out there and get a slice of pie to celebrate! (Does pizza count?)

(Next year will be even Pi-ier! 3/14/15   3.14159265359)

Quickie Review: Caramel Coffee Kreme Doughnut- Krispy Kreme - Collingswood, NJ

Caramel Coffee Kreme Doughnut- Krispy Kreme - Collingswood, NJ 

Yesterday we lost an hour (due to daylight savings), but Krispy Kreme softened the blow by offering all of their customers a free glazed doughnut!

My friend Joe went to claim his free doughnut and ended up buying 2 dozen of the new coffee themed doughnuts to share, which was really awesome. (Thank you Joe!) I grabbed my cellphone and snapped some pictures just so I could post this quickie review.