Have you heard.... I don't speak French...

Like many forty-something Americans, I was required to study a foreign language in high school.  The choices back then were limited to French and Spanish.  I don't recall exactly why, but I opted for Spanish.  One of the more enjoyable aspects of the class was having the opportunity to sample traditional Spanish fare at a dinner hosted after-school by the Spanish Club.  I imagine a similar event would have been hosted by the French Club for those taking French class.  Thankfully, I have been exposed to a variety of French cuisine in the years since high school.  So I haven't totally missed out.  I haven't eaten enough French food to consider myself a connoisseur, but I do know what I have liked so far - and what I haven't.  The only things I cook in that realm are French Onion Soup and French Toast.  (chuckle)  I am not sure these are even really French.  I just share that to provide the usual humorous background.  

One thing I do enjoy is a good croissant.  Though quite delicious in its original form, I found it's even better with enhancements.  Oddly enough, I am not speaking of the cronut (or doughssant).  I know those set a lot of folks taste buds on fire - just not mine.  The chocolate croissant is the stuff my dreams are made of.  It made me sad when I realized what a long, long, long time it has been since a chocolate croissant has rocked my world.  Fortunately, this morning I found three of them - all in one place.  It may be the beginning of an addiction.  Perhaps the donuts and cinnamon rolls were just a gateway drug?  The Dipped Donut has quickly become my new favorite place.  The aroma of their freshly baked chocolate croissants made my 30 minute ride home more relaxing than a trip to the spa.  Not sure how I resisted the urge to stop and eat them all by the side of the road?   I really did intend to share them with my lovely wife.  I have not eaten a million of these yet, but of all the different ones I have eaten thus far...  I can say that The Dipped Donut chocolate croissant (with a chocolate icing drizzle) is at the top of my list.  I am willing to bet that once you taste one for yourself, it will be at the top of your list too.  There is definitely something special about their rich flaky croissant with chocolate inside and out.  (sigh of contentment)

One caveat is that they don't bake these every day of the week.  If you have your heart set on one, please be sure to call them before you jump in the car.  When they answer, just say: "Big Mike told me about your decadent chocolate croissants.  Are they available today?"  Even if they aren't, you should still go for the donuts and cinnamon rolls.  Missing out  on it will be more than enough justification for a return trip.  Soon.  

Your Dining Scout and Shadetree Chef,

Michael Hurd - aka Big Mike

PS - For those who worry about what I eat... I only ate one and had salad for lunch.  Plus we shared one of the cinnamon rolls with a neighbor.  (earnest grin)

My only regret is not taking the picture before they closed
the box lid.  They looked much prettier then. 
Still tasted AMAZING.

The Dipped Donut 
256 S Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH
740.957.8100
https://www.thedippeddonut.com/