It’s Paczki Time!

February 16
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It really snuck up on us this year…it’s paczki time!  I can’t believe that Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and with it comes Paczki Day…a historically traditional day that serves up these goodies with the intent to use up all the fats & sugars in the home before Lent!  Each year the delicious, doughnut-like pillows stuffed with gooey fillings are a much anticipated treat in our home!  Pronounced “ponch kee”…these sugar-coated goodies are available in many bakeries & grocers in areas with Polish communities.  I’ve noticed recently that many bakeries offer shipping so just about anyone can partake in these well-worth-indulging-on pastries!  Unfortunately, this season  seemed to appear out of no where–and since Fat Tuesday is the last day you’ll see these little guys around, it’s sadly too late to place any orders. (take note for next year!)  But if you’re fortunate enough to live where paczkis are popular…don’t hesitate to treat yourself!  Time is running out–don’t miss your opportunity to indulge…whether this is a familiar tradition, or a newly adopted one–

get your paczkis before they’re gone!

a little box full of goodness…

paczki boxan anticipated sight…powdered puffs of sweet joy!

paczkissimple straws tied with bright ribbons to indicate family favorites–color coordinated to match the filling inside!

straw flags my boys’ top choices…lemon, blueberry, and plain.  these little flags identify personal preferences…

paczkisand easily eliminate single bites out of each!

if served side-by-side a jelly-filled doughnut, i think the paczki would come out ahead!  not sure if it’s truly more delicious or if it’s the idea that they’re only available once a year…

paczkisbut if you can’t locate these yummies–go ahead & substitute!  pile some jellies on a platter and offer up an unexpected treat!

if you can get your hands on the real deal–let the fillings flow…

paczkiand never mind the powdery mess…’cause it’s paczki time!

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