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Time Out
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Dough Doughnuts is giving out free doughnuts this week—here's how to get them
Even with a shortened work week, we could all use a sweet pick-me-up, and our favorite way to get a sugary jolt is, ideally, with a free treat. Conveniently, the dough-punching folks over at Dough Doughnuts—one of the best doughnut shops in New York, known for its fluffy brioche-based doughnuts and fun artisanal flavors—are offering mini versions of their beloved desserts this week and, best of all, they're free. Yes, to celebrate the extended hours at the bakery chain 's Flatiron location (14 W 19th St at Fifth Avenue), Dough will be doling out free mini doughnuts from 7 pm to 8 pm through Thursday, May 29. "We're staying open later—and celebrating with free flavor tasting!" announced the brand. "Come by during our new extended hours and discover your next favorite doughnut." The scaled-down, small-batch rounds—which, knowing Dough, are still far heftier than your usual munchkin—come in varying flavors each day, so you can come back a different day and enjoy an entirely new dough sensation. (Recent Dough flavors include Raspberry White Chocolate, Mango Coconut, and sweet and tangy Hibiscus.) Along with the free mini doughnuts, the Flatiron outpost will also be selling their regular-sized doughnuts as a two-for-one-deal from 7pm to 8pm through May 29. Consider it an extra-sweet happy hour! The new hours of operation at Dough Flatiron are 8am to 8pm on Mondays through Fridays, and 9am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays, or until the doughnuts are sold out. Dough's mini doughnut giveaway nicely ushers sweet tooths into June, during which you can celebrate National Doughnut Day next Friday, June 6. As has become annual tradition, big-name doughnut chains like Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts and Tim Hortons will offer free doughnuts or discounted treats; beloved local shops like Doughnut Plant are also expected to participate. Stay tuned!
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Leaves Birthday Cake With Dog Unattended—Then Comes the Surprise
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A pup named Dough, from the United Kingdom, has captivated internet users after showing incredible discipline, in a situation where many other dogs would have probably tried to break the rules. In a viral TikTok video shared in April under the username @ the pup can be seen sitting by the kitchen, waving his tail around in excitement as he spots his birthday cake unattended on the counter. Instead of trying to sneak a bite while nobody is watching him, Dough the XL bully keeps his cool and controls his instincts, defeating any possible temptation. "My dog spotted his birthday cake the night before his birthday, look at him waiting like the good boy he is," the poster says in the clip. A caption adds: "11/10 good boy." While a small taste of plain vanilla cake is not likely to hurt your pup, dogs should not be eating cake that is meant for human consumption. Not only does it lack nutrients, but it can also often contain ingredients that are toxic to them. Some of these ingredients, Dr. Jamie Clanin, a veterinary adviser for PetLab Co, told Rover, include coffee, raisins, nutmeg, chocolate, alcohol, macadamia nuts, and sugar substitutes such as xylitol. Even plain cake should be avoided. However, nowadays there are plenty of dog-friendly cakes that can make your pup's birthday special without potentially harming them. Dog-friendly birthday cakes can include flavors such as peanut butter, apple sauce, pumpkin, and carrots. If you are planning on baking your pup a birthday cake, then make sure you are using only dog-safe ingredients. You can find a list of human foods that dogs love eating, and that are completely safe for your pups to have, here. Stock image: A dog looks up at a kitchen counter. Stock image: A dog looks up at a kitchen counter. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 345,000 views and more than 74,500 likes on the platform. One user, Chelsea, commented: "Him admiring his cake and then looking over at those pics on the oven, he knows he's so loved." Kayla Doe771 posted: "Meanwhile, our chaos gremlin found 2 pounds of cubed butter on the counter, ate it, then threw up, he's okay! didn't think he could get to it, ran out for missing baking ingredients. lesson learned!" KrystalsCustomCreations added: "That tail is like the second hand on the clock, just counting down until he gets to eat it!" Newsweek reached out to @ for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Independent Singapore
09-05-2025
- Independent Singapore
'Customer is not always right': Bukit Timah bakery denies bullying 86-year-old customer
SINGAPORE: The 'Dough' bakery at the interim Bukit Timah Wet Market & Food Centre has denied bullying allegations after a netizen claimed that the stallholders disrespected his elderly uncle and denied him service. The netizen, Jimmy, told citizen journalism portal Stomp that his elderly uncle, who was a bit slow, had difficulty placing an order and was ultimately turned away in an unpleasant manner. Jimmy recounted, 'Don't visit this pastry stall, which is run by two rude youngsters. My uncle, who is a bit slow, ordered plain croissants from the stall by pointing at the picture, but the counter staff insisted that he pronounce the words aloud. When I read out the words to him, the staff still wasn't happy. 'Then, just as we thought everything was over, and even after packing the food, the hawker took the food back and said to my uncle, 'I am not selling to you!' Such hawkers are bullying seniors.' However, the staff at Dough pushed back strongly against the allegation, saying the customer and his companion had been the ones who behaved rudely. Speaking to Stomp on Thursday (May 8), one of the stallholders said: 'Yes, I remember this customer. If they don't know how to respect others, then I feel they don't deserve to get respect, despite what age they are.' The staff explained that the request for the order to be spoken aloud was not intended to shame or inconvenience anyone, but to ensure accuracy. 'We've had too many customers who just point at pictures or trays and then blame us for giving the wrong item. Especially with pastries that have fillings, once they're packed in plastic, we can't put them back on display if the customer changes their mind—we have to throw them away,' the stallholder said. They maintained that the elderly man's companion had read out the order, and that they had proceeded to pack the croissants, but what followed was, according to the stall, a hostile attitude from the elderly customer. 'They're saying we were not happy, but why didn't they mention how his uncle reacted? He kept giving us this very annoyed face, like we owed him something,' the stallholder added, 'If you feel so annoyed by us, then you can just visit other bakeries.' The staff rejected the accusation that they were 'bullying' a senior citizen. 'We serve many older customers—some even older than 86—and there are never any issues. It's not about age. It's about attitude. Respect goes both ways.' Rebutting the commonly held belief that 'the customer is always right,' the stallholder said: 'Customers always make it seem like they are right because they are the ones making the complaint, while those of us in the service line are expected to stay quiet.' The incident has since drawn mixed reactions online, with some defending the elderly customer and others sympathising with the young stallholders.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
General Mills Inc (GIS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Innovations and Market ...
Release Date: March 19, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) is focusing on accelerating organic growth with a sharp focus on value and innovation. The company plans to reinvest savings from HMM and an additional $100 million in cost savings to drive growth. General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) is stepping up its marketing efforts, particularly for major brands like Blue Buffalo, Pillsbury, and Cereal. The company is optimistic about its innovation pipeline, with plans for fewer but bigger product launches in fiscal '26. General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) has completed a comprehensive evaluation of its brand portfolio to ensure competitiveness across categories. Consumer confidence remains low, impacting the demand for value-oriented products. The company faces headwinds from Yoplait dilution and tariffs, which could affect profitability. General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) is experiencing challenges in the snacks category, with a need to address value and innovation. The company is dealing with inventory headwinds in its pet segment, particularly in dry pet food. There is a need for improved marketing and innovation support to regain competitiveness in certain categories like fruit snacks and bars. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with CAAP. Q: With the planned investment increase for fiscal 4Q, how should we think about the incremental investment needed for fiscal '26, especially regarding price points, innovation, in-store activity, and media expense? A: Jeffrey Harmening, CEO, explained that the consumer environment hasn't improved as expected, with consumers still seeking value. The company plans to reinvest in pricing, particularly in fruit snacks, and increase marketing spend on major brands like Blue Buffalo and Pillsbury. The focus will be on getting value right, improving marketing, and launching new products in fiscal '26. Q: Can you outline the tailwinds and headwinds for next year, and how do you plan to address them? A: Kofi Bruce, CFO, acknowledged the tailwinds such as better marketing, innovation, and cost efficiencies. Headwinds include trade investments, tariffs, and Yoplait dilution. The company is committed to improving growth trends and competitiveness, with flexibility for additional investments as needed. Q: How does General Mills plan to ramp up innovation in fiscal '26 compared to '25? A: Jeffrey Harmening, CEO, noted that while innovation is still below pre-pandemic levels, it has increased significantly this year. The focus for fiscal '26 will be on fewer but bigger innovations, with robust support for successful new products like Cheerios Protein and Nature Valley Granola Protein. Q: How does General Mills determine the right price adjustments for categories like Dough and Totino's, and how does this apply to fiscal '26 plans? A: Jeffrey Harmening, CEO, emphasized the importance of getting pricing in the right zone without necessarily matching competitors. The company uses a category-by-category approach to assess value, marketing, and innovation needs, ensuring agility to adapt to changing contexts. Q: What is driving the current weakness in the snacks category, and how does General Mills plan to address it? A: Jeffrey Harmening, CEO, attributed the weakness to consumer confidence and value-seeking behavior, rather than factors like GLP-1 drugs. The company plans to focus on value, innovation, and marketing to address category challenges, with a particular emphasis on fruit snacks and snack bars. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
