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Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee

"We're as passionate about the taste of our coffee

as we are the taste of our doughnuts."

Signature Dark Roast Krispy Kreme Coffee

Since 1937, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has been recognized for their
world-famous, uniquely delicious taste. And what goes better with delicious
doughnuts than a perfect cup coffee.

In August 2011, Krispy Kreme introduced three new specially crafted Krispy Kreme
Signature Coffee Blends.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Headquarters
Krispy Kreme Bloggers Summit 2013
@CarolinaMama

Krispy Kreme has Three Unique Signature Blends:

"The Signature House Blend, Signature Dark Roast and the Signature Decaf House. They are delightfully delicious. "From medium to full-bodied flavor, each of our three coffee blends features a smooth, distinctive flavor experience. Choose the blend that best suits your personal taste and coffee drinking occasions." Chef Ron Rupocinski, Corporate Chef for Krispy Kreme

Freshness is imperative so they are brewing fresh coffee all day and night. Love that! The Signature Dark Roast was my absolute favorite! How lucky could I be in that it was paired with my favorite Doughnut the Chocolate Glazed. These were a perfect match.

This was our Coffee Tasting and Pairing Chart. It was so fun and official to taste with the experts.

Pretty fascinated with the Coffee Tasting and Pairing Workshop by Coffee Connoisseur.

Here at the Coffee Education Workshop and Pairing, I got to make my first Latte! It was fabulous with the help of KK Expert Tanisha! Thank you Tanisha! We had so much fun behind the counter. I was a Krispy Kreme Princess for a day. :)

We learned that all three Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee Blends are made with 100% Arabica Beans.

Here I am in my KK Coffee Education class at headquarters. That's a Dark Roast in hand.

We had so much fun. Here we are - the Krispy Kreme Bloggers Summit 2013 group! So fun! All with KK Hats and behind the Counter.

Krispy Kreme Bloggers Summit 2013

Another fine pairing was the Blueberry Cake Doughnut paired with the Signature House Blend. It was so smooth and sweet.

The Chefs were open for questions. They were so brave... and knowledgable. It was fun to ask all of our big questions. Like our burning question here on the blog, "Are you going to serve Gluten Free Doughnuts?" The Answer: They are researching what that would look like. That is good news! All of us GF folks know it takes a lot to get a kitchen to the point of offering Gluten Free options. So kudos Krispy Kreme for embarking on the research. We hope to see a Gluten Free Glazed Hot and Fresh Doughnut soon here in North Carolina. And around the globe. A girl can dream.

Krispy Kreme Signature Coffees are available at participating Krispy Kremes in the U.S. and Canadian Shops. Visit www.KrispyKreme.com for a location near you.

Just in time for Valentine's Day... you have got to try the Dark Chocolate Strawberry Heart Shaped Donut. Utopia.

Share these with your children's classmates. ~~Or, hide them and enjoy them one at a time.~~

Or your family. Or your CoWorkers. They are SO Cute.

Warmly,

CarolinaMama

*FTC Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Krispy Kreme. I participated in the Krispy Kreme Blogger Summit 2013. All opinions are all my own.

Fashion Friday: Fresh Produce Twist Dress Mom Fashion Review

Right in the dead of Winter, a girl can really use a little Fashion to warm her days. As you know I love Fresh Produce and their Island style and feel. It is especially fun when I have a fun event with which to wear my new Fresh Produce clothes. I love that Fresh Produce Clothing is Made in the USA.

Perfect timing again, I chose the classic look of the Twist Front Dress by Fresh Produce in Twilight and it arrived just before my Krispy Kreme Blogger Summit. Ideal timing. So I wore it for the quick road trip up to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the Graylyn Estate for the Welcome Luncheon.

Love the Dress and give it a 5 Star Review. Seriously, it is a beautiful color and it goes with many things already. I chose a layered look for the cold Winter day.

First stop was Starbucks for a Skinny Hazelnut Latte at 170 for the road and I took this "selfie" which shows you in-real-life my look. I layered my Denim jacket and black leggings with a black scarf in the second photo. Jewelry and clogs.

It felt perfect, look terrific and was so comfortable. I felt great in this dress meeting the Krispy Kreme team and bloggers for lunch. The scarf was great and I do add a black layer underneath as I prefer a crew neckline to a v-neck.

Here I am arriving at the lovely Graylyn Estate and International Conference Center. I love how the Black and Twilight look so good together in the daylight. I can also visualize this with white or red, pretty much anything. A soft pink would be nice in Spring. So it wins on versitility.

Here the Black Twist Front Dress looks fabulous with Turquoise jewelry. I have a necklace very similar so I think it would work or my red jewelry. So many options. Win.

Fresh Produce Twist Front Dress

Here are a few details from the Fresh Produce website on the dress:

The relaxed chic look of the Twist Front Dress is perfect to wear from day to night with its flattering V-Neck accent and comfortable A-line shape. 92% rayon, 8% lycra, twist front detail, 3/4 sleeves, at-the-knee length, Made in USA

As always, I LOVE that Fresh Produce is Made in the USA! We LOVE Made in the USA. You can feel the quality of the clothing from Fresh Produce. Check them out and they have fabulous Sales.

Do you have a Fresh Produce Dress or Resort Outfit?

Warmly,

Carolina Mama

*FTC Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Fresh Produce.

Travel Review: Graylyn Estate International Conference Center Winston-Salem, NC

The Krispy Kreme Bloggers Summit 2013 was held at the Krispy Kreme Headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. And Krispy Kreme hosted us at the lovely and historic Graylyn International Conference Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

"Graylyn International Conference Center, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offers guests a private estate of their very own. Just minutes from downtown, Graylyn's vast 55-acre property allows visitors to experience a world away from the bustle of city streets. A perfect combination of a modern, sophisticated conference facility and an enchanting, historic residence, Graylyn is sure to captivate from the moment you arrive at the estate gates."

This was one of my favorite rooms - the Grand Piano! Spellbound.

After all every Mom Blogger needs her own Castle. :) We did have a splendid tine at the Graylyn. The service was unmatched. The food was delicious, fresh and unique. It was wonderful to experience the Old South here at the Graylyn.

The Graylyn Weddings must be bliss. You see, clearly the Graylyn is a fabulous locale for Weddings. Honeymoon night.

Her own antebellum getaway. :) I loved my sweet with the French Toille. And the Krispy Kreme gifts left for us.

See how Happy my lodging makes me. :)

Yes, super excited.

My suite was spacious. Comfortable and Antique. I felt right at home here. Just lovely.

Here is a glimpse of one of the living rooms. The fireplaces were abundant. Loved it.

These cute little chairs reminded me of the Tigers. :) So fun.

Here is one of the many dining rooms. The furnishings were beautiful. Again, the

service was impeccable.

These Sun rooms were fabulous for dining. We enjoyed breakfast together

on the Sun porch one morning. And the breakfast was outstanding.

The Chefs were amazing. We enjoyed the Omelet stations, the

many

I was in heaven with the beautiful furniture and antique pieces. So my South land.

Another glimpse of one of the many unique dining rooms.

Again, the views were outstanding.

Even though we had rainy weather that moved into snow after we departed Winston-Salem, the property was gorgeous and relaxing.

The property has a Swimming Pool, Golf and Tennis. This is a lovely location in beautiful Winston-Salem, North Carolina right next to the gorgeous and renown Wake Forest University. We loved our stay.

Hope you can visit the Graylyn Estate and Winston-Salem, North Carolina soon. There is much to see and enjoy in the Triad.

Warmly, Carolina Mama

*FTC Disclosure: My visit to Graylyn Estate was sponsored by Krispy Kreme. Opinions are all my own.

Ask Krispy Kreme Chefs Anything at Krispy Kreme Bloggers Summit 2013

It is Krispy Kreme Blogger Summit 2013 Week! I am so excited to participate. Already, I have begun burning calories, and banking up calories for the indulgence that's going to be happening right here in lovely, green :) North Carolina. We bloggers are taking to the Krispy Kreme Headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for the fun.

Amongst the fun is one of my favorite things: Coffee! Hot Krispy Kreme Donuts and Coffee. Seriously y'all, we get to create our own Coffee and Donut pairings. Hello World! I just knew 2013 would be good.

Another incredibly exciting activity is that we get to Interview Krispy Kreme Chefs!! So you get to ask your own burning Krispy Kreme questions. I will get your some answers.

Dozen Questions for Krispy Kreme Chefs- As part of my participating in the exclusive Krispy Kreme Blogger Summit 2013 event, I have the opportunity to meet and interview Krispy Kreme’s Corporate Chefs during a half-hour session. Awesome!

So dear readers, followers, family and friends, I am asking you in advance to help me compile my 12 fun and insightful questions for the chefs who help make those tasty treats that we all know and love. Let the fun begin.

Have you tried out the Krispy Kreme iPhone and Android APP? You can keep track of when the donuts are Hot!

Cannot wait to share your questions. Just leave them in comments and you can always email me with subject line: Ask Krispy Kreme at CarolinaMama1 @ gmail (dot) com.

In preparation for the Summit, I am sharing my Krispy Kreme Green pedicure. ~~Kelly~~ Krispy Kreme Green is so of the moment this Spring Fashion sense.

So I'm ready to roll. See you at the Summit! Follow the fun on Twitter @KrispyKreme and with the hashtag #KKBloggers2013 and on the Krispy Kreme Facebook Page. We will definitely be on Instagram as well. Thanks for joining this journey and I look forward to your questions.

Warmly, Carolina Mama

*FTC Disclosure: We are participating in the Krispy Kreme Bloggers Summit 2013 and I am delighted. Opinions are all my own.

Krispy Kreme Blogger Summit 2013

Hello New Year!

So thrilled to share that Carolina Mama Blog will represent at North Carolina's own, Krispy Kreme Blogger Summit 2013!

We are so proud of this Carolina brand that makes everyone smile. I am eager to get to Corporate Headquarters and share with you all about how to "Get 'me while they're Hot!"

You could go ahead and download their FREE APP to track your own Hot Donuts!

http://locations.krispykreme.com/hotlightapp/home

Part of our Tour at the Summit is to Interview the Chefs and get answers for you. Tell me your burning Krispy Kreme questions. They want to heard from you and answer your questions!

Please share in comments and get ready, we will be sharing soon, the journey, the Summit and more!

Warmly,
Carolina Mama

Krispy Kreme Donut Day - Free Donut

Hello Krispy Kreme Lovers! Welcome to "Krispy Kreme's Donut Day!" June 5th is Donut Day! Go ahead and get your free donut today. Thanks to our friends at Krispy Kreme! And to my sweet reader friend Wendy @ Simple Gifts for sending me a donut birthday cake! Thanks Wendy! Too sweet.