the weekend in doughnuts

It was quite the doughnut filled weekend as you can clearly see.  My first deadline is today, and I still have a few things to finish up.  If all goes as planned this book will be on shelves exactly ONE year from today.  Absolute insane!

I’m planning on soup this week.  Stay tuned!

Ashley

Comments

[Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit]

I'm so excited for you. I can't wait for your cookbook to come out, and totally ridiculous that it's just one year away!!

[Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar]

This looks awesome!

[Laura]

I thought this was so cool! It's neat to see all the hard work going on behind the scenes... And that it's all happening in your dining room right next to your bike rack! :)

[Kelly @ No Sugar Sweet Life]

I love all the photos of the doughnut making/photographing process! My absolute fav though was the one of your doggie looking at the table. Did he get at least ONE? :)

[Jessica L.]

Oh my gosh, the way your pups are eyeing those doughnuts is so adorable!! And I absolutely love that behind the camera shot of all the doughnuts spread out on the table. It's fantastic!

[Ashley]

@Leanne - Thank you!!

@Laura - When I see the photos it kind of cracks me up. It looks like total chaos! Our hose has a lack of storage. :)

@Kelly - It was so funny. They really don't bother the doughnuts or my crazy photography setup at all. But towards the end they both came over and stood back from the table but stretched their faces in for a sniff. I was cracking up and HAD to take a few photos. :)

@Jessica - Thank you so much!

[Katie]

Your deadline is today!!! Congratulations...I know you probably have it all finished as I'm typing this. I am so proud of you and all your hard work!

[Nicole Tengwall]

You are amazing! And I don't know what it is but there is something about simple white icing with colorful sprinkles...gets me every time--even over much more fancy combos.

[Ashley]

@Katie - Hahahaha. STILL working!! There's no time of day with the deadline, just 10/1. :)

@Nicole - Oh my gosh. I feel the exact same way about the sprinkle doughnuts. They are my favorite...especially the white!

[Katie @ Talk Less, Say More]

Oh man....those poor puppies want in on the donuts. Maybe you need to make a doggy donut recipe next? ;)

[Erin @ The Food Doctors]

I love these pictures. The dogs are so darn cute. Your house looks just like mine, only your doughnuts are prettier.

[Teri {a foodie stays fit}]

yay for your first deadline!!! Hang in there!
Oh Dakota! It is SO hard to be her....

[Katie @ Blonde Ambition]

LOL, I had to pin the first photo of your dog just staring at the doughnuts in agony!
I absolutely love all the different sizes, shapes, and colors of your doughnuts. I wish I could taste test them all!

[Andrea]

LOVE these photos! I can't imagine having that many donuts in the house at once. I'd gain 5 pounds. In an hour. Maybe less. What do you do with all of the donuts after you make and photograph them? Oh, and this totally made me mad for not using my long john donut pan sooner. I need to get on that!

[Ashley]

@Teri - Such a rough life.

@Katie - Hahaa, it is quite the pathetic look on her face! Thanks...I wish you could test them too!

@Andrea - They definitely don't go to waste! I eat some of them to taste test, I keep a few for Chris, and then I announce on my facebook doughnut group that doughnuts are ready for pickup. My friends swing by with containers and whisk them away. :)

[Janetha]

awe your poor tortured pups.. haha.. they are going to hate this whole process! but i think you should just make doggie donuts for them at least once a week!!

[Ashley]

@Janetha - Doggie doughnuts WILL be in the book!!

[deva by definition]

Those all look divinely delicious!

[Eileen]

OMG, just look at all those! Such an amazing project. And your dogs must be SO GOOD not to sneak any bites. Look at those faces! "Treats? Treats? Aww...."

[Alexandra]

Wishing you all the best with your book! Those donuts look mighty delicious! :)

[kelsey]

mmmmmmmmmmm SPRINKLES!!

[natalie@thesweetslife]

ahh i can already tell that everything is going to be amazing! so excited for you!

[Emily @ Greens, Eggs, & Hamstrings]

Love your donut photos - they look so good!

[Lauren]

Oh, they all look delicious! That shot of the donut with what looks like white buttercream frosting with sprinkles caught my eye. Congratulations again! :-)

[Christina @ The Beautiful Balance]

They look AMAZING!! I love your pup trying to sneak a bite, haha. I can't wait for the book :)

[Amanda]

Wow! Those donuts and treats look awesome, I can just imagine the kitchen smells looking at these photos. i love seeing the prep work and behind the scenes shots too. One gets to feel like they are spying a bit. Very exciting about the book - congrats!

[Haley @ Cheap Recipe Blog]

That looks like an insane amount of work, but it also appears to be well worth it! Beautiful photos and delicious-looking doughnuts. Your poor dog :)
Anyway, just stumbled upon your blog via FoodGawker, and linked to your polenta pizza recipe after I recently posted about alternative pizza crust ideas. Keep up the good work!