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Happy Paczki Day! But What Exactly is a Paczki?

Laura Daniels — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:25:16 +0000

Polish or not, if you’re a Buffalonian, you know Paczki Day. It’s almost as exciting as Dyngus Day. But since that’s a couple months away, today, we’re gettin’ down with the donut! This is my first year back in WNY for this sweet-treat-based holiday, so the paczki was new to me (though I’m originally from [...]

Happy Pazcki Day — Say What?

Dale Mussen — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:00:54 +0000

Today is Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras. Whatever you want to call it – it’s the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. And for many Christians it’s a day to party it up, to eat their favorite foods and drink their favorite beverages. In some cases it’s a little too much [...]

Today Is Fat Tuesday!

John La Mond — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:59:39 +0000

Have you had a Paczki yet today? It is the start of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and for us here in Buffalo, it is Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday and a time for you to binge and purge before the traditional Lenten fasting takes place.

Are You Ready For Fat Tuesday?

John La Mond — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:00:21 +0000

The big Buffalo Polish tradition of “Fat Tuesday” is coming up Tue. March 8th. Time to eat a Paczki and get ready for the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday is March 9th. So what are you giving up for Lent?