Welcome to the month of love! Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, besties, or just treating yourself (because self-love is top-tier), February is all about warmth, sweetness, and a little indulgence. And what better way to embrace the love than with something round, golden, and perfectly sweet—doughnuts!
Love and doughnuts have a lot in common. Think about it—both make your heart race, both are best when warm, and sometimes, both leave a hole in your life when they’re gone. But have you ever wondered why doughnuts literally have holes? Is it a symbol of love? A conspiracy by coffee companies? Or just a happy accident? Well, grab a snack (preferably round with a missing middle), and let’s find out!
A Love Story… With a Hole in the Middle
The most popular legend takes us back to 1847, when a young sailor named Hanson Gregory had a problem: his fried dough was always raw in the center. (We’ve all had relationships that felt like that—great on the outside, undercooked in the middle.) So, in a stroke of genius, or possibly hunger-induced frustration, he punched a hole right through the center!
Did he use a ship’s wheel? A tin can? His bare hands? History isn’t clear. But what we do know is that from that day forward, doughnuts were no longer just random blobs of fried dough—they were golden rings of perfection, evenly cooked and ready to be dunked in coffee or shared with someone you love.
Love, Like Doughnuts, Needs the Right Shape
Doughnuts without holes exist (looking at you, jelly-filled rebels), but the hole makes all the difference. Why? Because it lets the heat circulate evenly, making sure every bite is just as good as the last. Kinda like love, right? The best relationships are the ones where the warmth is evenly distributed, where there’s balance, and where nothing is left raw in the middle.
Sweet, Fun Facts to Chew On
The world’s largest doughnut was over 1.7 tons. That’s enough to keep a couple in a sugar coma for life.
Doughnut holes exist because someone smart decided that love—and fried dough—should never go to waste.
In the 1920s, doughnuts were advertised as “The hit food of the century of progress.” (Sounds like how people hype up their Valentine’s Day dates.)
In 1920, the first automatic doughnut machine was invented. Before that, people had to make doughnuts by hand, which honestly sounds like an act of devotion.
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Just like a good relationship, doughnuts are best when shared. Whether you’re biting into a fresh one with your Valentine, sneaking one on a coffee break, or wondering why your crush only texts back every three hours (is it really that hard to respond?), just remember: love, like doughnuts, is best when it’s warm, sweet, and leaves you wanting more.
Show Some Love This Month
So, as we roll into the love month, here’s a challenge: share a doughnut with someone you love. Or at least someone who makes your life sweeter. And if you’re single? No worries – doughnuts won’t ghost you, forget your birthday, or text “K” when you send a heartfelt message.
If this post made you smile, crave a doughnut, or appreciate love a little more, show some love back! Like, share, and drop a comment – because love, like doughnuts, is best when shared.
