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Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee, donuts and baked goods announced that it will be honoring National Donut Day, celebrated this year on Friday, June 7, with a sweet offer to make the holiday extra special and fun. On June 7,participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide will offer guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage. This special donut offer is also available to Dunkin’ Donuts guests in 31 countries across the globe, marking the brand’s first-ever worldwide donut celebration. 

            Donut lovers have other reasons to look forward to June at Dunkin’ Donuts, as the brand today also unveiled new Summer Fruit Donuts to celebrate the season.  Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Summer Fruit Donuts are available in two fun fruiit flavors: Lemonade, featuring a yeast shell filled with lemon flavored filling, frosted with white icing, and topped with lemonade bark; and Key Lime, featuring a yeast shell, filled with key lime flavored filling, frosted with white icing and finished with a graham cracker topping. Both new donuts are available through August at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, beginning June 3.

            National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. According to John Costello, President, Global Marketing and Innovation at Dunkin’ Brands, it’s the perfect day to celebrate the joy that donuts bring to people each and every day.

“Perhaps more than any other treat, donuts bring smiles to people’s faces and make any moment in a busy day much sweeter. As the country’s donut leader, we’re proud to once again help people celebrate National Donut Day by enjoying a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts with the purchase of any beverage,” he said

Dunkin’ lovers in the greater Houston area have even more to celebrate! In addition to the two new recently opened Dunkin’ Donuts – one in Missouri City, near Sienna Plantation, and the other in the Westchase District on Westheimer – Dunkin’ Donuts will be opening four more locations later this summer. DISH will be dishing the details on each of those when the official dates are released.

·         2330 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX  77019

·         18315 West Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, TX  77346

·         3950 South Terminal Road, Terminal E, George Bush IAH, Houston, TX  77032

·         4130 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77504

Dunkin’ Donuts Historical Facts

• ·        The price of a Dunkin’ Donut in 1950 was 5 cents
• ·        MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats were first served at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in 1972
• ·        Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled its first-ever heart-shaped donut in 2011
• ·        Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled its first-ever star-shaped donut in 2011 with the Captain America Donut

Donut Facts

• ·        Dunkin’ Donuts sells more than 70 varieties of donuts
• ·        Dunkin’ Donuts sells more than 2.4 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats every year
• ·        The top 3 selling donuts are Glazed Donut, Chocolate Glazed Cake Donut and Boston Kreme Donut
• ·        Dunkin’ Donuts has an actual job title of “Manager of Donut Excellence.” Rick Golden is Dunkin’ Donuts Manager of Donut Excellence.

Donut Facts for Special Occasions

• ·        To celebrate the TODAY show’s 60^th anniversary, Dunkin’ Donuts created a TODAY donut (a yeast ring donut, topped with vanilla icing and TODAY-colored sprinkles in a red, orange and yellow mix) and a three foot tall cake, made entirely of special TODAY Donuts and Munchkins donut hole treats.
• ·        To celebrate the Royal Wedding and the Royal Couple, Dunkin’ Donuts created a special Royal Wedding Donut, a heart-shaped donut filled with jelly to signify the love between the couple, topped with white frosting as a nod to Kate’s white wedding gown and the chocolate drizzle was included in celebration of William’s love for chocolate.

Boston Kreme Donut Facts

• ·        Boston Kreme is one of Dunkin’ Donuts’ top-selling donuts
• ·        Boston Kreme was named the official donut of the Commonwealth of MA Senate and House of Representatives in 2003
• ·        Participating Dunkin’ Donuts have also sold Boston Kreme Munchkins and Boston Kreme Muffins
• ·        Each year for Halloween, the Boston Kreme Donut gets a festive drizzle of orange icing and becomes the Boston Scream Donut

Hey DISHIES! We are still running the Deserving DISHIE Contest!! CLICK HERE for detail on how you can enter your deserving friend!

Below is one of our fav entries so far but they don't want to win the prizes so enter your deserving DISHIE friend today!! - Blessings and Love -xo

"SHE NEVER LEFT MY SIDE"
By Michael Segal, MSW

"PUUUSH...PUUUSH," I called out to my friend, but it appeared that there was no use in trying anymore.  My car was stuck in the mud and I was on a double date.  Being a 16 year old boy, I wanted to make a good impression on my pretty and intelligent date. However, hearing the motor rev with the car still stuck in the mud did not earn "brownie points" for my friend or me in the eyes of our dates.

We continued to push and push, but there was no getting my car "unstuck" from the mud.  Sharon, my date, was revving the car's engine while Jeff and I were pushing and pushing.  Finally, I said, "Enough!"
Embarrassed, I approached Sharon as she sat behind the wheel of my mother's red station wagon.  Before I could speak I noticed the gear on the car: IT WAS SET ON "NEUTRAL!" I set the gear to "drive," instructed Sharon to wait until I gave her the signal to press down on the accelerator, and then went back to help Jeff push the car out of the mud.

That was our first date.  Even though it resulted in my getting mud on my slacks, Sharon caused me to have love in my heart.  I was "stung" by the Love Bug.
  
Sharon and I dated seriously throughout high school.  I went away to college as Sharon was finishing her senior year in high school.  Our love, which was blooming, was only matched in size by our long-distance telephone bills.  (This was prior to the years of cell phones.)
 
The next year, Sharon joined me at the University of Texas.  We were so happy.  We thought we were at the top of the world.  We thought our lives were set.  That was true until that eventful evening when in a split second our lives changed forever.
 
On February 18, 1981, we were studying at the library of the University. It was late and Sharon told me that she had to return to her dormitory to go to sleep.  We slid into my car and headed toward her dorm, but, unfortunately, my gas gauge was registering "empty."  I pulled into a nearby convenience store, borrowed $2 from Sharon, and walked into the store to pay for the gas.

Things do not always work out as one plans them.  Unfortunately, the store was in the midst of a robbery, and one of the thieves forced me into the cooler.  He followed me, pushed me to the floor, and calmly shot me in the back of the head -- execution style!

The story does not end there.  Yes, the criminal thought I was dead; thus eliminating any witness to the crime.  However, when the thieves left the store, I still had a faint pulse. 

 
Very few people believed I would remain alive much longer.  That is why the police transferred my case to the Homicide division. That is also why the neurosurgeon when he was awakened at his home to see me at the hospital came quickly but returned home as he believed an operation would be futile.
 
However, when the doctor returned to the hospital in the morning, he was shocked to see that I was still alive.  He told my parents that an operation was necessary, but he added that he would be surprised if I survived the surgery.
 
I fooled all of the medical experts and survived the surgery.  However, the surgeon warned my parents that even though I was still breathing I would probably never be able to communicate with anyone or understand anyone who was attempting to communicate with me.  Basically, the surgeon stated, I would be "a vegetable."

Hearing those words, my father told Sharon, "Get on with your life." Sharon quickly replied, "Mike is my life."
 
Even though we were not yet married, Sharon believed in the vows, "in sickness and in health."  She dropped out of college for one semester to be with me at the Rehabilitation Hospital in Houston where I was eventually transferred.  Sharon was spending her time with her "drooling boyfriend in the hospital" while other college freshmen were spending their time at parties.
 
Eventually, Sharon returned to Austin to continue her college education. Once again we had enormous phone bills.

My goal was to also return to Austin, to the University of Texas, to be with Sharon.  Eighteen months after no one thought I would survive, I accomplished that goal.  One of the primary reasons was ... Sharon; my love, who refused to give up or give in.

Four years after returning to college I graduated.  For me, that meant I could finally propose to Sharon, my light at the end of the dark tunnel. She was the one who would always encourage me to look forward and not to focus on the past.

On a beautiful day in May, Sharon and I exchanged vows and were married. We were meant to be together.  We had dated for nine long and eventful years, but I realized at the wedding that it was worth everything. Sharon was truly my soulmate.

We have been married for many years and we have a beautiful daughter, Shawn.  We have experienced so much -- some bad, but more, much more, good.

This is not merely a "love letter" to my wife.  Rather, it is the story of a girl's overcoming everyone's "rational" thoughts to stay behind with her critically injured boyfriend.  To me that shows what kind of
woman Sharon is--a beauty both inside and out.  Further, it shows the lesson of never giving up on one's dreams.  I give Sharon all the credit for my recovery--not me.  I don't know where I would be without her--definitely not where I am today.

Sharon, I love you so very much.

There is an amazing event going on this weekend! It's the Houston Astros very first tailgating party!

With Memorial Day behind us, summer has (un)officially begun and the Astros are celebrating school letting out by giving kids and moms plenty to do at Minute Maid Park! Starting this Friday, June 1, the Astros will host a special Kick-Off To Summer Party from 4 to 7 p.m. in KBR Plaza on Crawford St. outside of Minute Maid Park. The event, which is catered more toward teens, will include music, video games, an appearance by some of the Astros players, and all kinds of interactive activities  like rock climbing, a bungee run, a Velcro wall and more. Water, soda and $1 hot dogs and popcorn will be available for purchase during the event! PLUS there will be several giveaways. For ticket information on the Kick-Off To Summer Party CLICK HERE. 

Then, Saturday, June 2, starting at 3 p.m., the Astros will host their first-ever tailgate event. Tailgating will be allowed in Lot C only for fans with a valid pass for that lot. Fans will be allowed to bring grills, tents, chairs, food and beverages to the lot. Alcoholic beverages will be allowed in Lot C only. Water, soda and $1 hot dogs and popcorn will also be available for you to buy during tailgating.

 
DISH is soooo excited about the tailgating!! During the offseason, the Astros made the decision to offer a tailgating option after listening to input from longtime fans...Including but not limited to DISH! 

Get your tickets today for the Astros Lot C Tailgating Party! For parking passes and tickets for the event and to review rules and regulations CLICK HERE. Fans must have an Astros Lot C parking pass in order to bring a vehicle and/or food and beverages into the lot.
And, when you go to the game, the Astros will give away Retro Gym Bags, presented by Kroger, to 10,000 fans!

On Sunday, June 3, the Astros will give away Retro Lunch Bags, presented by Champion Energy Services, to 10,000 fans. The Lunch Bags are designed with the rainbow jersey logo from the 1980s.

Um, can you say "Hello sweet summertime!!!"

See you at the game, DISHIES and remember...ROOT ROOT ROOT!

It's true DISHIES and it's tomorrow, TUESDAY June 22, 2010!

You know you want it!

CLICK HERE for more info!

You know DISH'S favorite price is FREE! DISH Publisher Lori Freese was on Great Day Houston this week talking about where and how to get free things! Free ice cream or meals on your birthday, free or highly discounted clothing and event free entertainment!

Enjoy!!