When you hear "Franklin, New Hampshire," what comes to mind? Perhaps the quiet charm of a small New England town, or maybe the crisp autumn air hinting at cozy days ahead. But if you're anything like me, a mention of a place can sometimes spark a cascade of related thoughts, a bit like a delicious chain reaction. And for me, thinking about New Hampshire often brings to mind a rather amusing incident involving a hungry bear and a food delivery.
It was a story that circulated online, a security camera capturing a rather bold bear making off with a Hungryroot delivery left on a New Hampshire doorstep. The footage, shared widely, showed the bear inspecting the box before making a clean getaway. What’s truly delightful, though, is the aftermath. According to the homeowner, the bear was quite the discerning diner, opting for just three apples and two packs of blueberries, leaving behind chicken, fish, and cookies. It’s a quirky reminder that even wildlife has its preferences, and sometimes, those preferences are surprisingly… selective. It makes you wonder what else that bear might have turned its nose up at!
Now, while this bear's culinary choices are certainly memorable, they also nudge us towards another delightful aspect of New Hampshire life: its donut scene. You see, the mention of cookies left behind by a bear inevitably makes me think of other sweet treats, and New Hampshire has some real gems. While the reference material doesn't specifically pinpoint Franklin for its donut shops, it does highlight some fantastic spots across the state. Places like Tori's Homestead Doughnuts in Colebrook, or the long-standing Harvey's in Dover, and Leavitt's Country Bakery in Conway, are testaments to the state's dedication to the art of the donut.
It’s this blend of the unexpected – like a bear with a sweet tooth (or at least a fruity one) – and the comforting familiarity of a good donut shop that makes exploring New Hampshire so engaging. Even if Franklin isn't explicitly on the donut map in the provided snippets, the spirit of discovery extends to finding those local treasures. Perhaps there's a hidden gem in Franklin, a place where the donuts are so good, they'd even tempt a bear away from its berries. It’s a thought that adds a little extra sweetness to the idea of exploring the Granite State, one town and one delicious bite at a time.
