I’m from Upstate NY but went to college in Providence, RI with the world’s creepiest mascot (Friars). I’ve been in Boston for about 6 years and have been a Physical Therapist for almost 3 years.

I think my food obsession in general started when I was super young, but I specifically remember pounding donuts at age 2-3, in horrible outfits and hairstyles (thanks for nothing mom and dad!)

I started at the end of last September. I had injured my back during CrossFit and didn’t know what to do with the 3 hours of extra time a day I had, so I needed a new hobby. My friend from home was also on me about how many donut pics I’d put on my regular account so I created a new one and came up with the handle randomly when walking with my sister and brother-in-law in NYC.

It depends on the weekend. If it’s a Friday afternoon when people are normally in work or something on the weekend I have to get up super early for I’ll go alone, but I can typically convince someone to come with me with the promise of free donuts. They get the best pictures of the contortionist poses and double chins required to nail a donut shot.

Yeast donuts, period. Anything that isn’t dry AF and has some semblance of flavor and ideally is not cake because typically those are like eating sand. I’m not a donut purist, I can get down with some DD or Krispy Kreme so I don’t discriminate generally!

Union Square was probably the first “fancy” donut place I’ve ever tried so it has a special place in my heart. BUT I also love PVDonuts obviously, Donut Crazy, Mrs. Murphy’s in Western MA, Knead, Confectionery Designs. The list goes on….

An assortment of goodies from PVDonuts (Providence, RI)

I think I just generally need to hit every donut shop in Chicago because they seem to have a lot of good ones. I have more of donut town bucket lists versus actual shops because some areas just have so many good ones. Minneapolis, Orlando, NYC, Canada. I don’t know, give me any place that has colorful donuts!

*Editor’s Note: Since our interview, Emily got to try one of Orlandough’s artistic creations (below). Check out the interview with Orlandough’s owner, Liz Doerr:

 

@orlandoughcakes STFU. THIS CAKE IS PERFECT. Not pictured : the random tourist watching me take this picture on a rock and asking my mom why I’m doing it. Toto we aren’t in Boston anymore where I fit in with the other food picture snapping weirdos. Speaking of picture snapping weirdos… the posing game in @disney is next level. Long gone are the days of standing next to your family members and giving a cheesy smile that results in multiple retakes and eventually just giving up because someone is always doing something weird with their eye (I’m looking at you dad) . No- You’d think these people were modeling during fashion week with the poses they were throwing out. No simple smiles from these folks – instead they’re in full belfie instafit stance, holding their screaming child, yelling “you ARE Having fun” and rocking their best over the shoulder pout in front of the Tree of Life. I need to get on their Christmas card list.

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There weren’t really any cool donut things going on around here sadly. I had high expectations for the shops but they did more of discounts for a certain number of donuts versus cool flavors. I think I went to Union Square then Lincoln for their Brunch Test Kitchen. NOTE: GUYS THIS IS YOUR HOLIDAY, IT HAPPENS 2x A YEAR, STEP UP YOUR GAME!

 

Take 2. If you’ve ever thought there is no such thing as too many donuts, you thought wrong. Just finished the @bcdonuttrail and girlfriend needs a vegetable stat… . . . Pictured: Martin’s donuts: I liked all of these flavors, super soft and fresh. The peanut butter one was filled with peanut butter and fluff which gave it a less strong peanut butter taste which was good since I hate peanut butter. My fave was Oreo (didn’t taste that much like oreo but the filling was frosting-like versus cream which i support) but can’t go wrong with any of their flavors. Would recommend 👌🏽

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Mostly work honestly. But you know: normal people things, eat other foods, travel, hike, anything outdoors pretty much. I’m not exciting.

I think the biggest opportunity has been meeting new people. My roommate always laughs when she asks what I’m doing and I’m like “eh going to brunch with this person from Instagram.” Luckily no one has been a serial killer yet and only one creepy encounter. I’ve been invited to more events recently but I don’t really expect that to pick up because donuts are kind of specific and a restaurant opening doesn’t really fit with the donut theme. I highly doubt this will be something that leads to money, again because donuts are pretty specific, but I’d be down with some extra cash.

No fancy gear yet, just my iPhone and the generic iPhone picture editing app.

I think Jonathan VanNess from the new Queer Eye because he is so positive and hysterical that his general overall reaction to eating a donut would be entertaining to watch. All of the yasssss hunnies and hype girl support.

**Editor’s Note: I definitely did NOT binge-watch “the best of Jonathan Queer Eye” videos like this after our interview:

• Yeast vs. Cake: I despise cake donuts.
• Coffee vs. Tea: Neither! I live on seltzer. I’ll go for tea sometimes, but I’ve never had coffee in my life.
• Vanilla vs. Chocolate
• Thin Crust vs. Deep Dish: I’ve actually never tried deep dish before…
• Ranch on Anything: Yes to ranch on pizza! I hate mayo though.
• Favorite City: Sedona or Boston
• Favorite Movie: The Proposal
• Favorite Person to Follow on Instagram: Jonathan from Queer Eye or Chrissy Teigen. I appreciate how @poweredbydoughnuts gives no f!#k*s and tells it like it is. I also enjoy following @familyfooddude.

I’m grateful for the people I’ve met over the past year and the fun trips I’ve been on. I’m looking forward to getting a vacation, I need some time off haha.

I think if you’re starting an Instagram account don’t be afraid to reach out to people and ask general questions or questions about something from their page that you’ve noticed you’ve liked. The best people I’ve met from Instagram are the people I’ve annoyed the most, and most people are super willing to help. And I’ll plug Laurel Greenfield’s awesome food art, because come on, those artichokes she paints are everything!

 

This amazing doughnut print was created by @laurelgreenfield and inspired by @unionsquaredonuts . Laurel is a Boston-based artist that creates amazing paintings that I am OBSESSED with. Her pineapple, artichoke and ice cream prints are my favorites and are so bright and fun! If you’re as obsessed with food as I am, or you just like art, check out her page to see more of her work and use the code STILLCUTEDOUGH for 10% off!

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