What in the world does a Shore-famous Long John #donut look like?

I’m so glad you asked.

A long john is usually rectangular in shape. And though I’ve attempted to do my research by visiting as many bakeries on the Eastern Shore of Virginia as I can over the years—do I sacrifice for my art or what?—there is no actual Shore-famous long john donut, except in the pages of my Love Inspired series and in my mind.

Somebody really ought to produce one of these, though. Here are a few photos that come the closest to the donuts in my imagination. Be warned—browse at your own risk.

The Corner Bakery in Onancock, which originally inspired the Kiptohanock Long John—the real bakery a must-visit on my family’s to-do list every summer.

Kiptohanock long johns are first rolled in cinnamon sugar . . .

Then, doused in powdered sugar . . .

And sometimes used in armed combat. You’ll have to read Coast Guard Sweetheart to find out about the Battle of the Long Johns.

Hungry yet? What’s your favorite doughnut?

For more behind the scene photos from Coast Guard Sweetheart, visit https://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/coast-guard-sweetheart/.