There are many reasons to love San Diego. Not only has it
become known as the city of perfect weather, but from restaurants to
microbrews, San Diego is at the tip of the spear for all things creative and
awesome. Linda Dami, co-owner and baker at Donut Panic, is continuing this
tradition with an interesting array of vegan donuts that are rapidly growing
in popularity. With flavors like Rosewater Cardamom, Chili Lime Mango, and Earl
Grey, odds are you’ve never tried anything quite like this.
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Self-taught Baker
Inspired early on by “Vegan with a Vengeance” by Chandra
Moskowitz, Linda taught herself to bake at age 12, and was especially
interested in bold, original creations.
“I like the challenge and creativity” she says of why she
focuses on vegan baking.
Are Vegan Donuts
Healthier?
People who choose to lead a particular dietary lifestyle
like vegan do it for a wide variety of reasons, but for non-vegans who may be
interested, how much healthier are vegan donuts than their non-vegan
counterparts?
“Well… they are fried, so they’re not the healthiest things
in the world. But since they’re not made with eggs or any animal products, they
don’t have any saturated fat!”
Rise in Popularity
The people who are interested in Linda’s vegan donuts are
not the typical donut connoisseur. “We get a lot of young people with tattoos
and musician types; also a lot of cyclists and athletes” she explains. In fact,
when Donut Panic was too far out of the way for UCSD’s Tour de Donuts to
include in their event, they had them ordered specifically and brought in. To
be recognized as a “must-have” in a city with hundreds of donut shops,
bakeries, and cafes suggests that there’s something unique going on at Donut
Panic.
Beer and Donuts?
Ever since her vegan donuts were noticed by Modern Times
brewery, opportunities have been piling up for Linda. These include beer and
donut pairing events at local bars and a guest teaching engagement at SDSU’s
Craft Beer Program. While the idea of pairing beer & donuts is new to most,
the concept is the same as in wine and cheese pairings. Different tastes are
more naturally compatible with each other, and with the wide range of flavors
available, there’s a perfect vegan donut for every beer. For example, the
Salted Caramel Vegan Donut pairs nicely with a Belgian Dubble (spelled that way
intentionally), while the Maple Bacon is a perfect complement to a Scotch Ale.
The ultra-sweet Chocolate Ganache balances out the bitterness of a bold Stout,
and the list goes on to include dozens of donut/beer combinations.
Current Flavors &
Future Plans
Linda’s list of more than 20 flavors, at least half of which
you wouldn’t find in any other donut shop, is ever-expanding, and includes
options like Salted Chocolate with Pretzels and Lime Coconut. When asked if
she’d expand her vegan baking talents beyond just donuts, she confirms that
donuts are just the beginning.
“I want to make vegan cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, bread,
and Persian deserts like baklava and bameih.”
If Linda has her way, then San Diegans who appreciate
unique, low-fat food have a lot to look forward to. Check out Donut Panic at
6171 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 113. Vegan donuts are available on Wednesday
afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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