Blondie's Doughnuts: Crafting Baltimore's Delectable Brioche Delights
Welcome to "The Truth In This Art." I'm your host, Rob Lee. In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Michelle Diggs, the owner of a black-owned doughnut shop Blondies Doughnuts. Blondie's Doughnuts is a pop-up doughnut shop specializing in our signature brioche doughnuts! You can find our doughnuts and specialty baked items at local farmers' markets in the Baltimore area. Blondie's mission is to provide an unforgettable doughnut. Blondie's is one of two black-owned doughnut shops on the east coast. Blondie's creates combined a buttery brioche dough with flavors like Pretty Kitty, a Chai Spiced Sugar, and Marvelous Madeline, a chocolate cream that you can't resist!
In this episode, we delve into:
In this episode, we delve into:
- Discover the mouthwatering world of Blondie's Doughnuts, where you'll be introduced to their delectable brioche-style creations. Get ready to indulge in a unique and delightful experience with donuts crafted from the finest ingredients, complete with scratch-made fillings and glazes that will leave you craving more.
- Learn how Michelle's dedication shines through as she takes pride in offering customers a meticulously crafted product, infused with care and attention to detail.
- Explore how Baltimore's enchanting charm and tight-knit community played a pivotal role in making it the ideal home for Blondie's Doughnuts. Discover the heartwarming story behind the creation of this beloved donut shop and how it has become an integral part of the city's culinary landscape.
Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore Michelle Diggs' voyage, owner of Blondie's Doughnuts. She shares her journey of starting a pop-up donut business in Baltimore. She discusses the unique brioche-style donuts she offers, made with high-quality ingredients and scratch-made fillings and glazes. Michelle emphasizes the importance of taking time to perfect your craft and providing customers with the best possible product. She also highlights the lack of representation of black-owned donut businesses and her desire to fill that gap in the industry.
Mentioned in this episode
Michelle Diggs, Be sure to follow Blondie's Doughnuts on Facebook and Instagram.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Michelle Diggs
Michelle Diggs, a Black scientist and now owner of the Baltimore-based Blondieβs Doughnuts, was just looking for a change of scenery when she agreed to accompany a friend to New England in 2018. Her travel companion wanted to capture the turning leaves of the fall foliage and Diggs was mulling a transition into a more creative space after spending over 21 years in clinical research.