Doughnuts galore: Krispy Kreme and GoNuts

Pasalubong from Manila always consists of things (specifically food items) not available in Iloilo. And most of the time it's dozens of boxes of doughnuts! I often go for Krispy Kreme even those simple Original Glazed doughnuts would often be greeted with excitement. But when I passed by a GoNuts Donuts store I couldn't say no to their visually appealing donuts.

Even though I had a hard time carrying 9 half dozen boxes on my way home, it was worth it. Good thing my careful handling of these boxes preserved them - very minimal damage despite the transfers, etc.

These Disney Donuts from Gonuts really caught my attention that I made changes in my pasalubong plans. I got 1 dozen less from Krispy Kreme to accomodate these visually appelaing donuts. The hindrance that tiem for me was carrying all these boxes (9 in total) without causing much damage that would ruin the presentation. But in the end - I got home and my nephew got to recognize these Disney Donuts rather than just colorful stuff.

I also got a dozen of assorted Prima donuts based on the visuals and almost totally forgot one of GoNuts Donuts best sellers - Pastillas de leche. Good thing another customer was egging her son to get one that I remembered it. But among these donuts my favorite would be the one filled with cream cheese. Unfortunately, I only got one!

Krispy Kreme seemed to be the more popular pasalubong doughnuts since I wasn't the only one carrying signature green-white-red box on the plane. But I think no one carried more doughnuts than I do that - lol. In fact my carry on "luggage" were nine half dozen boxes of donuts! Anyway, simple as they may seem KrispyKremees Original Glazed still is a favorite and best seller. Even though it's now too sweet, I cannot refuse a bite.

As the Valentine season is just now in the air, so as it is at Krispy Kreme with their doughnuts being heart shaped. Most popular of which is their Kisses Donut with a piece of the chocolate (with label too) marking a spot.

They also have Snickers, Cookies and Cream and a whole lot more. Even their New York cheesecake also became "hearty."

As these two donut shops serve a following of their own, I can only help but wait for these two to open up a branch here in Iloilo to serve their mouth watering doughnuts to the Ilonggos.

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