Donut Nation, Dawn -- 2022 - 6

John Miller &
Sometimes magic does rise out of a bottleneck. Out
of the tragedy of Covid came the successful arrival
of Florida's new favorite Pink Daddies Donuts &
Delites in Jacksonville.
" During Covid, we would go to dinner every Friday
night and just talk. I was always a baker, and we
thought of the idea for a store featuring donuts and
ice cream, " says John Miller, the baker and co-owner
of Pink Daddies Donuts who started the bakery with
three friends and business partners.
A COLORFUL SILVER LINING
Like any good teacher (Miller is an expert in sign
language and early childhood education, his
profession), Miller forged ahead and made the
dream a reality; Pink Daddies Donuts opened within
the past year to high acclaim, with the local press
calling their donuts the best in the city. The jazzy
store lives up to its name, with pink donut boxes,
a raspberry ceiling, and pink glitter wallpaper.
Miller quickly credits the expertise of Dawn Foods for making
their gourmet donuts happen. The bakery owner knew of
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn from his special education
study at Michigan State. Their plan was to use ready-to-finish
donuts and push the limits of creativity with icings, flavors,
drizzles, and colors on top.
" We are always creating new things, and Dawn helps us quite
a bit, " Miller exclaims. " We have a secret menu that features
our special donuts like Key lime, strawberry shortcake, or
Milky Way marshmallow. Sometimes we are inspired by the
kids themselves. "
THE JOY OF CREATION
In one corner of the retail bakery, picture tiles hang on the
wall - filled with unique donut creation ideas from the kids
who come to Pink Daddies.
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