Honestly now... how many of you really have no idea what a paczki is, or have never had one on Fat Tuesday...(or Paczki day)

paczki is the 2nd tier Fat Tuesday dessert. King's Cake is THE Fat Tuesday dessert.

It's hard to get good ones here in Indy, never had a problem in Chicago

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Originally posted by Rightwire:
Honestly now... how many of you really have no idea what a paczki is, or have never had one on Fat Tuesday...(or Paczki day)

Here's one. Never celebrated Fat Tuesday, either--barely have even heard of it.

flashguy

I see them every year in the store.

I try to keep on walking.

I don't always succeed.

They come in packs of four.

Add me to the list of the unwashed. I may possibly have heard of them, but have no idea what they are.

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Originally posted by dsiets:
I see them every year in the store.

I try to keep on walking.

I don't always succeed.

They come in packs of four.

I recently found 'mini' paczki's !
Actually, they are regular size but cut into bite size! Oh My!!!

What's the big deal about a jelly doughnut? I think they kinda suck personally, but I don't really like dessert food or pastries.

I must admit that I have never heard of them. Must have lived a cloistered life. Unless, of course, Private Pyle had one hidden in his foot locker:

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Originally posted by wolfe 21:
What's the big deal about a jelly doughnut? I think they kinda suck personally, but I don't really like dessert food or pastries.

Blasphemy!

Seriously, some variations aren't much better than a gas station donut. Others are quite good. I usually get one or two a year with custard filling. Probably about 1000 calories of carbs. That's enough.

I've never had paczki. King's Cake does not excite me. The majority of Mardi Gras traditions & NOLA foods are delightful.

Best part of interning in Lansing at a State Rep's office. Every State Rep, even ones no where near Detroit, had to have a large box sent to them them from Hamtramack on Fat Tuesday.

I heard of them here on the Forum. Never seen one in real life. That's probably for the best.

Never heard of 'em. That's ok though. There are lots of folks in my area who never heard of Kringle either.

Never mind that, what is Fat Tuesday?

Bob

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Originally posted by Rightwire:
Honestly now... how many of you really have no idea what a paczki is, or have never had one on Fat Tuesday...(or Paczki day)

Never heard if it until it was mentioned on Santa Clarita Diet.

This thread is the first time I've even seen the word.

That said...will keep my eyes open for them, now!

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Originally posted by rbert0005:
Never mind that, what is Fat Tuesday?

Bob

It's the day before Lent starts. Some Christian denominations give up something (eg sweets) during the 40 days of Lent. When they crave it they're supposed to pray.

Therefore, some people gorge themselves on rich, fatty, sugary foods on Fat Tuesday and King's cake and Paczki are two of the most popular Fat Tuesday sweets.

As a former Detroiter, I've had the real ones from Poletown...

The quality very much varies on where you get them. Personally I miss from living in Lansing the chocolate frosted cinnamon rolls from Quality Dairy. Damn those things were like crack