Tales From The Edge Of The Earth i.e Fountain Gate Krispy Kreme (Sophie)
The adventure began at Oakleigh train station where I was met by my dear friend PXW in his own private form of transport (car) – something I’m not quite used to considering I am a proud MetCard holder. After a quick consultation of the Melways, off we went on our roadtrip to what seemed to be the edge of the earth…or the edge of Metropolitan Melbourne as we know it. Destination? Krispy Kreme.
With the inevitable roadtrip style “missed exit”….we finally arrived at Kath n’ Kim territory – “Fown-tan Gate”. Staring up into the hills, the new development covering every square inch was amazing. This really was the meaning of “Suburbian Expansion”.
The queue was incredible. Going out the door, and snaking round the outside of the building. I could not believe how great the demand for Krispy Kreme was.
Finally once inside…it was fascinating to stare through the glass windows as the donuts were produced on the conveyor belt system.
The white shaped donuts are the raw mixture…notice the “Reject” which is not quite in its correct place.
The donuts after they have been sent through the oven.
The reject donut which has only been cooked on one side!!
A group of girls behind us were QUITE concerned that the reject may end up in someone’s order!
Going through the icing machine….our friend the reject is still there.
Now how unhealthy does this look?!?! But oh….they taste SO DAMN GOOD!
FINALLY….the chance to choose what donuts we take home with us! We were extra lucky to be given a free HOT original glazed donut while waiting in line…it made waiting so much more fun!
THE DONUTS. MINE. MINE. MINE!!!!!!!!!!
Outside Krispy Kreme…the Drive-Thru line. About 10 or 15 cars long!
It was definitely an experience. Staff morale at the store was high…they were friendly but efficient. Krispy Kreme is supposedly known for its happy staff (always something I’m interested in after working for a company with particularly low staff morale).
They did try to short-change PXW when he passed over a $50 note…they thought it was a $20…so be on the ball – watch your money carefully! I’m sure everyone does that by habit though…I know I count my change down to the last cent no matter where I am…though perhaps that is just a weird commerce student thing?
Silly me did forget to take photos of THE ACTUAL DONUTS IN THE BOX.
The dozen I bought lasted approximately 35.9 minutes in my household of 6!
For those interested however,
I got 6 original glazed,
2 sour cream glazed,
1 devil’s foodcake glazed,
3 chocolate covered, glazed with sprinkles.
= HEAVEN.
OMG THEY LOOK SO GOOD!!!! Take me next time and we will easily beat your record of 35.9 minutes! My favourites are the filled ones with the different jams or custard or cream…Mmmmm….just as well i dont live anywhere near fountain gate!
Kim xoxo
ps where did the reject go???
First things first. I could personally beat your family’s record of 35.9 minutes for a dozen without outside assistance (three minutes a donut… honestly!). If in doubt, just ask Kim. I think the eight-slices-of-toast directly followed up by five slices of pizza and multiple helping of dessert (mmm – and gee can that family cook) still lingers long in the memory.
Secondly – (Adopts Howard-to-Bush voice)….
ME TOO!!! ME TOO!!! ME TOO!!!
xoxo and enjoy your donuts (well, the memory remains anyway)
jez
Kim: We definitely have to drive out there together some time!!! (With Jez’s company too no doubt!). I like the plainish ones best – I find the filled ones are just a bit rich!!!
As for the reject…I don’t know what happened to it!!! It was noticible though so I’m sure it would have just been removed at the end of the line.
Jez: Lol at beating the record! Yes!!! We must make a road trip out there together!
Lol Sophie, you are the only person I know who can make a trip to a doughnut shop bear uncanny resemblance to an escapade of Indiana Jones.
I’m also going to have to exercise greater caution when going to the ‘burbs’ in future – I missed the train on Thursday and muttered ‘bugger’ for some disturbing reason.
I trust you’re all back into the swing of academia.
PXW