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Medford man goes for Dunkin' prize
When
Medford resident Chris Wiley moved to the Boston area from Georgia four
years ago, certain customs were difficult to embrace. I refused to buy Dunkin' Donuts, he said. I said 'Where is the Krispy Kreme?'
Over the years, Wiley's aversion to the popular chain faded and he began a weekly tradition of buying donuts for his coworkers on Fridays. The thought of developing his own donut recipe never occurred to him until, casually browsing a friend's Facebook page, he came across a contest sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts. His entry, a recipe inspired by s'mores, made him one of 12 finalists in the nationwide competition.
It literally took me no more than a moment, he said of developing the
chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker combination, which he titled
the "S'morgosbord." I didn't even read the prizes.
As a finalist, Wiley has won $1,200, a year's supply of donuts, and a trip to Dunkin' Donuts University in Braintree to participate in a bake-off next month. The winner of the competition will receive $12,000 and a chance to see their donut sold across the country.
To win, Wiley needs the support of bake-off judges and of the general public, who can vote for their favorite donut online through May 3. As of Wednesday, Wiley was in a second place with 12 percent of the votes.
It's been kind of surreal, he said of the experience. He likened the description of Dunkin' Donuts University to a modern day Willie Wonka, and said he's looking forward to learning how to translate his recipe into a tasty treat.
I think it will be ridiculously awesome, he said.
Wiley, an actor who teaches fencing and sword lessons in Burlington, credits his college English classes for propelling him to the content's final round. All contestants were required to write a blurb about their recipe in addition to coming up with a catchy title.
In his description, Wiley introduces the S'morgosbord as a snack that knows how to get things rolling," and calls the traditional s'more, "a bit...well...square."
The winner of the contest will be announced on June 4, which is National Donut Day.
To vote for Wiley, click here.
As a finalist, Wiley has won $1,200, a year's supply of donuts, and a trip to Dunkin' Donuts University in Braintree to participate in a bake-off next month. The winner of the competition will receive $12,000 and a chance to see their donut sold across the country.
To win, Wiley needs the support of bake-off judges and of the general public, who can vote for their favorite donut online through May 3. As of Wednesday, Wiley was in a second place with 12 percent of the votes.
It's been kind of surreal, he said of the experience. He likened the description of Dunkin' Donuts University to a modern day Willie Wonka, and said he's looking forward to learning how to translate his recipe into a tasty treat.
I think it will be ridiculously awesome, he said.
Wiley, an actor who teaches fencing and sword lessons in Burlington, credits his college English classes for propelling him to the content's final round. All contestants were required to write a blurb about their recipe in addition to coming up with a catchy title.
In his description, Wiley introduces the S'morgosbord as a snack that knows how to get things rolling," and calls the traditional s'more, "a bit...well...square."
The winner of the contest will be announced on June 4, which is National Donut Day.
To vote for Wiley, click here.
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