Week 12 - V.G.'s Donuts

I’m from San Diego, California. Yes, it’s beautiful and has perfect warm weather (though that weather is also bipolar so close to the beach). I lived less than ten minutes from the beach, but be warned that it’s too cold year round to swim comfortably in, and only bearable during the hottest days of the summer. It was nice to see though; breathtaking sunsets too. But by far the highlight of living in San Diego wasn’t the beautiful ocean or ideal weather conditions. It was a tiny little bakery called V.G.s (which stands for Very Good) that is located in Cardiff, a suburb of San Diego close to the beach. It’s actually located in a sketchy shopping area that’s easy to pass by, which is why we went so many years not even knowing about it until a Church friend referred us to it. I took one bite of one of their large, luscious chocolate and glazed covered donuts and thought “Where have you been all my life?” They’re indescribable, literally. It was like biting in a buttery, sugary cloud slathered with fondu chocolate. I almost died.

I’ve always adored donuts, but Krispy Kreme was previously my preferred obsession. Comparing Krispy Kreme and V.G.’s donuts is like comparing macaroni and cheese to legitimate Italian pasta. In other words, there is no comparison. Krispy Kreme donuts are still yummy, but they’re not nearly as satisfying once you’ve had the good stuff. V.G.’s donuts are heaven come to earth. They’re huge, very reasonably priced, and melt in your mouth delicious. My mouth waters just remembering the paradise that is V.G.’s donuts.

Of course, the recipe for V.G.’s donuts is top secret. But the basic formula for donuts is dough with a high sugar content fried in oil, and then covered with, in this case, melted sugar glaze and some wonderful milk chocolate substance. V.G.’s caked on the very real chocolate so that it flows over the sides; you’re not gipped like you are with the wimpy Krispy Kreme chocolate covering. “V.G.’s uses only quality ingredients to ensure top quality products. Donuts are baked twice daily starting at 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM. [There is also] a large variety of pastries, muffins, cookies, bread, desserts and cakes for all occasions including weddings.” This amazing, small family owned bakery has been voted the best of it’s kind, and it’s donuts were voted the best in San Diego. They’ve got my vote.