Time to eat the donuts

It seems like the kids have hardly been in school this month. April started in the middle of spring break. After being back for 4 days, everyone was home again for Good Friday. After putting in a complete 5-day week at school last week, the kids were all, "Wow, it's been a looooong week!" They were really looking forward to having today off for teacher in-service.

Since weekends are crazy with sports activities and theater performances, we took advantage of the day off and had breakfast at The Depot. I know a lot's been written about this place, but you must experience it to truly appreciate how good it is. The made-to-order donuts and mocha are far and away the best donuts I've ever had. They even beat the Oak Park farmer's market donuts, and that's saying something.

The donuts are rolled in cinnamon and sugar the second they leave the grease. They are served hot with homemade mocha dipping sauce that includes a generous whipped cream garnish. As you pick up a donut and dredge it thru the mocha and whipped cream, the cream begins to melt over the top of the donut. Pop it in your mouth and enjoy the complexity of the flavors. Once you swallow, the warmth travels down to your stomach and then spreads thru your body like the best wine glow you've ever experienced. It sounds crazy but it's actually true. The first time I ate these donuts, I almost slid down the booth like a cartoon character, they were so good. Everyone I share these donuts with experiences a similar sensation.

On the way out of The Depot this morning, I noticed the soup of the day is shrimp bisque. Yummy. I made need to return for lunch this afternoon!