Classic mistake. Donuts should be stored in the belly

Sweet and heat is such an amazing combination. There's an Italian chain near me whose lasagna is different from every other I've ever tried. The filling is a tomato meat sauce that's incredibly sweet to the point it's almost fruity. It's delicious enough normally, but a simple sprinkle of Cayenne or Aleppo on the top turns it into one of the best dishes I've ever had.

what the average person thinks is 'hot', I find mild/bland or just sweet

Heat tolerance at that level sucks, doesn't it? I add more Cayenne pepper to a single serving of food than Chef John puts in an entire four-person meal and sometimes I can still barely notice the heat, but if it's not there the meal feels soulless, like it's missing an entire dimension of flavor or something.