Last Tuesday, when everyone else was focused on Delegapalooza Tuedsay, I was in Detroit's Hamtramck enclave celebrating Paczki Day. This is the Polish-American version of Mardi Gras. And my goodness, I had a great time.
Watch and enjoy. (And to all you Paczki know-it-alls, I acknowledge that I lapsed a couple of times and used "paczki" as a singular when it's plural. My bad.)
Can you recommend other ethnic doughnuts? We want to hear all about them!
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Paczki Day 2008
Posted Feb 11th 2008 9:10PM by Mo Rocca
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31. The Hungarian equivalent of pączki are called fa'nk. They're basically the same, and also eaten just before Lent. By the way, In Poland itself, it's not Fat Tuesday that's celebrated with pączki and other sweets, but Tłusty Czwartek--Fat Thursday. It gives you almost a whole week to eat up the good stuff before Ash Wednesday. The whole "carnival" season in Poland is celebrated with dancing, dressing up in wild costumes, and generally whooping it up. Traditionally, there would be no parties or dancing again until after Easter Sunday. That's when another tradition comes in. Depending on the area of Poland, on the Monday after Easter, young dudes throw buckets of water on the eligible girls. In some regions, the girls reciprocate on Tuesday, or instead of water, they may whip each other with pussywillows. In Hungary, the tradition is a little more subdued--guys spray perfume on the girls, asking permission first. Buffalo, New York is headquarters for "Wet Monday" or "Smigus Dingus" day. There are parties all day long, and watch out for the water canons.
Karenka from Hamtramck
Karen Majewski at 12:58PM on Feb 12th 2008
32. ah.clem......
the fastnachts (or as we call them- fuzznuts)
come prepared two ways...
store bought variety is most like a heavy,greasy doughball covered with your choice of powdered sugar,granulated sugar,glaze, or plain grease!
homemade variety is a very dense donught, not greasy, which I then place in a bag and cover with as much powdered sugar as possible-try not to sneeze whilst eating.
sorry to say we have no polish diversity here, so the import box was savoured!
would'nt an absinthe-filled paczki be more of a St Patty's day delight?
DameBuddyBoo at 1:05PM on Feb 12th 2008
33. 40 years ago you could get excellent paczki in Philadelphia.
JefFlyingV at 2:00PM on Feb 12th 2008
34. I can see it now: Obama, President
Oprah, Vice President
Al Sharpton, Secretary of State
Jessie Jackson, Secretary of Defence
Entertainment, Rappers, Break dancers
Bin Laden, Personal Advisor of Foriegn Affairs
Jean Bradley at 3:31PM on Feb 12th 2008
35. If in NYC and have a craving for paczki go to the Polish neighborhood in Greenpoint Brooklyn to satisfy the craving. Wonderful Polish bakeries and markets.
Al Politowski at 4:07PM on Feb 12th 2008
36. Bin Laden, Personal Advisor of Foriegn Affairs
Jean Bradley at 3:31PM on Feb 12th 2008
xxx
evidently jean has gone and put her sheet on backwards and walked out of the hayloft again. salooot!
Clif Kuplen at 4:58PM on Feb 12th 2008
37.
Jean,
how are the break dancers traditionally cooked?
Andrea at 5:18PM on Feb 12th 2008
38. Didn't you hear? Oprah went on a diet and she's no longer puffy or deep-fried.
mo-NEEK-a at 5:31PM on Feb 12th 2008
39. She still looks a little crispy if you ask me.
Blayze at 6:08PM on Feb 12th 2008
40. Ooops, Jean...how embarrassing for you. Wrong room, you want 3 doors down on the FAR RIGHT, the Ann Coulterpalooza Suite. You're welcome. NO you can't have a donut!
Johnnah at 6:52PM on Feb 12th 2008
41. In New Mexico and to a lesser extent, Colorade, try Indian fry bread, scooped up hot from the fryer, and drizzle it with honey, Honey.
SallyMutant at 12:05AM on Feb 13th 2008
42. oooooops, Colorado. I don't drink the Colorade.
SallyMutant at 12:08AM on Feb 13th 2008
43. In massachusetts they eat fried dough...and say 'so don't I'. it's impor'a'.
Clif Kuplen at 12:32AM on Feb 13th 2008
44. Saloooot!
Gabrielle at 1:42AM on Feb 13th 2008
45. Clif and Gaby:
I think "Nazdrowie" might be more appropriate.
Jean: Sounds like you Paczki hasn't been filled with sweet jellies of late.
Blayze: I haven't tried the modern version of Absinthe; (I think it might be a lot of hype).
However, if you are interested in an Old World drink, reputed to possess magical powers, try
"Strega."
JG
John Giza at 11:49AM on Feb 13th 2008