Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Fat Tuesday

Growing up in Michigan I related Fat Tuesday with the Paczki. What's a Paczki you ask?(Pronounced Puntchki )

It is a Polish doughnut that can be found in Hamtramck bakeries in Michigan. It is deep fried dough filled with anything you can think of. Apples, Lemon, Cream, Raspberry, Chocolate etc.

Since I am unable to enjoy my Paczki here in Charleston, I lean towards my Mississippi born husbands Fat Tuesday tradition. Enter the King Cake.


A New Orleans tradition which are easier to find here in Charleston. It is basically twisted bread which can be filled with fruit, cream cheese and pralines. Matt and I just like the cinnamon King Cake. The cake is covered with frosting and colorful Mardi Gras colored sugars. Oh and there is a tiny plastic baby hidden in the cake which signifies the Sweet little 8 pound, 6 oz Baby Jesus. :)

So yes, I will be eating something bad for me today. But Ash Wednesday kicks off tomorrow where I'll give up baked goods... Wait, maybe not baked goods. My birthday is during Lent.

6 comments:

  1. The Paczki look awesome. I imagine they would be even more awesome served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Has anyone ever tried that?

    Happy Fat Tuesday!

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  2. oh dear god... those look so amazing I can't even handle myself... must find one here in the NW...

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  3. yah! sweet baby jesus, i love it :) im a fan of king cake and sweets in general. happy fat tuesday/mardi gras xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams

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  4. Can someone hand me a napkin?? I have drool on my chin. I need a Polish Donut. STAT.

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  5. There were dozens of Paczkis today at work...every flavor, every kind in every department. Some were from Hamtramck bakeries, other dozens were from grocery stores. I must say, I am so proud of myself...I DID NOT EAT ONE. I did smell them and took in 150 calories just doing that!!!!

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  6. oh yum! officially craving dessert!

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