donuts

5 holey reasons to try Kakaako's new donut truck

I truly believe people are born loving three things: puppies, kittens and donuts. So when Holey Grail, a Kauai-based donut truck with a cult following, began popping up in Kakaako in late August, donut worshipers made the pilgrimage to Ward Village Shops…

Our Top 5: Peanut butter treats

Peanut butter is my all-time favorite spread. I don’t really need a special day to honor it, but National Peanut Butter Day gives me an excuse to indulge in some extra pb. Chunky or creamy, room temp or ice-cold: Here…

Droolworthy: Poi mochi donuts

You may have seen these delectable little gems popping up on your Instagram feed in the iconic shape of pon de ring from Mister Donut in Japan. Liliha Bakery quietly added the poi mochi donut to their bakery case in…

Hidden gem: Mr. Donut’s & Bakery

A few weeks ago fellow Frolicker Eric Baranda shared a hidden gem in downtown Honolulu with cheap donuts the size of your face. That’s how I found myself inside Mr. Donut’s & Bakery at 9 p.m. last week, dreading the…

Not your ordinary donuts

Since Friday’s National Donut Day — what, you didn’t know? — I’ve had these hole-y baked goods on my mind.And there are two schools of thought when it comes to donuts.Some (like me) are purists and prefer their donuts to…