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OT - The Story of Texas Pete

tarheelmatt
tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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Neat story that I came across.  Not sure if most know, but Texas Pete isn't made/from Texas.  

https://www.ourstate.com/the-story-of-texas-pete/


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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Winston-Salem's finest and the only one to go into true Eastern Mop.
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,164
    Eggcelsior said:
    Winston-Salem's finest and the only one to go into true Eastern Mop.
    I like Texas Pete as much as the next guy but Winston Salem's finest is Krispy Kreme. 

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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Eggcelsior said:
    Winston-Salem's finest and the only one to go into true Eastern Mop.
    Pretty neat process at T.W Garner.  I helped engineer and install their hot sauce batching PLC equipment around 2005.  

    DoubleEgger said:
    Eggcelsior said:
    Winston-Salem's finest and the only one to go into true Eastern Mop.
    I like Texas Pete as much as the next guy but Winston Salem's finest is Krispy Kreme. 

    Winston is littered with fine items, but I believe you're correct about Kispy Kreme.  
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Eggcelsior said:
    Winston-Salem's finest and the only one to go into true Eastern Mop.
    I like a lot of hot sauces, but I always go back to Texas Pete.  
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    TP always my favorite!!
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    You're full of "stories" Matt.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    DoubleEgger said:
    Eggcelsior said:
    Winston-Salem's finest and the only one to go into true Eastern Mop.
    I like Texas Pete as much as the next guy but Winston Salem's finest is Krispy Kreme. 

    Touché! Just had one open near me. At our staff meeting last Friday we did our breakout session there.
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    edited June 2017
    Eggcelsior said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Eggcelsior said:
    Winston-Salem's finest and the only one to go into true Eastern Mop.
    I like Texas Pete as much as the next guy but Winston Salem's finest is Krispy Kreme. 

    Touché! Just had one open near me. At our staff meeting last Friday we did our breakout session there.
    I'm one of those old farts. They just aren't what they used to be. Lol..

    Still good though.


    What's next, pizza in an oven? No salt? 
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    KK is a nostalgia trip for me, growing up in Carolina. The glowing neon is the beacon on the hill. Getting a fresh glazed is still tops. Just melts in your mouth.
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,164
    edited June 2017
    Eggcelsior said:
    KK is a nostalgia trip for me, growing up in Carolina. The glowing neon is the beacon on the hill. Getting a fresh glazed is still tops. Just melts in your mouth.
    The lit sign brings you in like a bug light 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    DoubleEgger said:
    Eggcelsior said:
    KK is a nostalgia trip for me, growing up in Carolina. The glowing neon is the beacon on the hill. Getting a fresh glazed is still tops. Just melts in your mouth.
    The lit sign brings you in like a bug light 
    The big red light at the end of....
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    I was living in San Diego when they opened the first KK there.  A few of our execs were from or had lived in Carolina and so they sent a gaggle of Admins there with a wad of cash to bring back KKs for the whole company (~200 at the time).  Exciting time, enough people had had them once when traveling or had heard the hype, so everyone was juiced to get some.  Welp, they sent admins that apparently didn't "know" about KK and they came back with boxes and boxes of everything BUT the fresh, warm, glazed.  Half the company was crushed and the other half said "I don't get it, they're just donuts"
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,164
    I've never had anything but the glazed. No reason to stray. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    The glazed with chocolate is reason enough.  Both rock.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    Texas Pete has always been one of my favorites.
                                                                
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Test my will power everyday. I drive by the shop in the Highlands, to go to Costco and the adult beverage replinishment facility. Gotta save somewhere.....
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    YukonRon said:
    Test my will power everyday. I drive by the shop in the Highlands, to go to Costco and the adult beverage replinishment facility. Gotta save somewhere.....
    Submit to your inner self!  Suzy has to like them.  Time to get real brother. ;);)
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    bgebrent said:
    YukonRon said:
    Test my will power everyday. I drive by the shop in the Highlands, to go to Costco and the adult beverage replinishment facility. Gotta save somewhere.....
    Submit to your inner self!  Suzy has to like them.  Time to get real brother. ;);)
    Yeah, at my age, what is one more medication for blood pressure, chloresteral, and diabetes?

    "Disregard the torpedos, full speed ahead!"
    Boom!
    Yeah, about that last order......

    Suzy does love them. I love her. I want to keep her around for a long time. 
    I am such a selfish douche. There is no hiding it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

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  • RRP
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    KK built a huge new free standing store here on a highly visible and expensive corner because the new president of KK at that time was a BU grad here in Peoria. That store was closed in less than a year, about the same time he was fired. The store set vacant for some time and eventually sold for a song. Now it's is some discount eyeglass franchise. I never got there to taste whatever the big draw was all about.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • piney
    piney Posts: 1,478
    Good job Matt! I like the Our State Magazine as well.
    Lenoir, N.C.
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835
    bgebrent said:
    The glazed with chocolate is reason enough.  Both rock.
    @bgebrent knows things.  I completely agree brotha!
    Steve 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited June 2017
    Our local mom and pop doughnut joints smoke any chain donut, cheaper to boot.  An apple fritter or buttermilk bar or long john cannot be beat.

    I follow the blue hair people, for they are a very smart people.
    Brandon
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited June 2017
    RRP said:
    KK built a huge new free standing store here on a highly visible and expensive corner because the new president of KK at that time was a BU grad here in Peoria. That store was closed in less than a year, about the same time he was fired. The store set vacant for some time and eventually sold for a song. Now it's is some discount eyeglass franchise. I never got there to taste whatever the big draw was all about.
    Doesn't surprise me bud, you didn't miss anything.  I could take you to a half-dozen places here for a better all around experience.  Our Davenport KK closed up shop some time ago....buh-bye.

    Now Cinnabon is a different story.
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  • RRP
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    Focker said:


    I follow the blue hair people, for they are a very smart people.
    Driving on the sidewalk like they do in FL? I hope not! =)
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Focker said:
    Our local mom and pop doughnut joints smoke any chain donut, cheaper to boot.  An apple fritter or buttermilk bar or long john cannot be beat.

    I follow the blue hair people, for they are a very smart people.
    Most local places do. Just focusing on the nostalgia factor, kinda like your blue hairs.
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Foghorn said:
    YEMTrey said:
    bgebrent said:
    The glazed with chocolate is reason enough.  Both rock.
    @bgebrent knows things.  I completely agree brotha!
    There is a lot of wisdom here.  I can't figure out why more doughnut makers don't glaze first and then add chocolate...

    And like @Eggcelsior, KK is nostalgic for me.  My dad and I used to go on weekend mornings because we would wake up before my mom and sister.  We would sit at the counter with the policemen and eat them hot off the line - plus a couple of chocolate ones.  Then we would take some home for the girls.

    So, I have passed this on to my son as a family tradition.
    Same here.  Their donuts doesn't appear to be the same as they once where, before they went nationally.  

    I'm the same about nostalgic.  Anytime we'd go to High Point or Winston, we'd get a dozen or two.  Always remember if my mom or dad had a doctors appointment, we could get a treat.  

    Another fond memory is going to the beach.  First day, my mom would go to the store and get some items/groceries, and always bring back donuts.  She said the beach always made her hungry and snacky.  

    At any rate, no need to make a pissing match really, there's plenty of mom and pop places around here too that have great donuts, by KK and their history/memories keep me going back too.  
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Mmmm donuts and hot sauce...
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  • tarheelmatt
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    saluki2007 said:8
    Mmmm donuts and hot sauce...
    I believe that would work with those breakfast donuts @theyolksonyou makes.
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  • tarheelmatt
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    Focker said:
    RRP said:
    KK built a huge new free standing store here on a highly visible and expensive corner because the new president of KK at that time was a BU grad here in Peoria. That store was closed in less than a year, about the same time he was fired. The store set vacant for some time and eventually sold for a song. Now it's is some discount eyeglass franchise. I never got there to taste whatever the big draw was all about.
    Doesn't surprise me bud, you didn't miss anything.  I could take you to a half-dozen places here for a better all around experience.  Our Davenport KK closed up shop some time ago....buh-bye.

    Now Cinnabon is a different story.
    You'd probably like it better if another "K" was included... :smiley:
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