Donuts and the Sweet Story of America's Favourite Treat

Join us and sink your teeth into the sweet, pillowy goodness of doughnuts! From ancient fried doughballs to modern-day gourmet wonders, we look at how a wartime comfort has evolved into a symbol of culinary creativity worldwide. This episodes takes some strange turns as we discuss the trenches of the First World War, the inventive hands of Captain Hanson Gregory, and a secret doughnut society shrouded in mystery... Oh wait! That's not creepy fog, it's just powdered sugar! Grab a coffee and let's dunk into history. Just whatever you do, don't get your fingers wet!If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe in your favourite app, leave us a rating, and share it with your mates.Follow our socials at: https://linktr.ee/WhatTheFoodPodcast or if you fancy treating us to a one-off cuppa: www.buymeacoffee.com/whatthefoodTheme music: “Celebration” by Alexander Nakarada. Available for use under the CC BY 4.0 license (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)