Friday is National Donut Day

Yum!

Tomorrow (June 1) is National Donut Day, which celebrates the little treat with the big hole. In case you are not hip to the holiday, National Donut Day is reserved for the first Friday of each June. Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme shops will be giving away free donuts. At Dunkin Donuts, you get a free donut with purchase of a beverage. At Krispy Kreme, they'll just give you a donut for free, no purchase neccessary. These restaurants are located right here in Palm Harbor, so you will have a short drive if you want a free donut.

We can actually thank the Salvation Army for the celebration. According to wikipedia.com, the holiday's roots date back to a 1938 event that served as a way to honor women who handed out the deep-fried delight to American soldiers during the first World War.

Here's where you can get free donuts:

1.  33240 US Highway 19 N  

2., 32130 Us Highway 19 N

Here are a few other places that sell donuts:

1. Publix bakery at Riviere Plaza, 35439 Us Highway 19 N

2. Publix bakery at Crystal Beach, 2886 Alt. 19

3. Publix bakery at Boot Ranch, 500 East Lake Rd.

4. Sweetbay bakery, 1360 Tampa Rd.

5. Sweetbay bakery at Boot Ranch, 3400 East Lake Rd.

Want to make your own donuts instead?

Here is a link to the original doughboy donut recipe from the Salvation Army. A warning though: The recipe calls for lard and cans of evaporated milk — not items that all modern families may have in the cupboard.