Detroit bakeries prepare for Fat Tue. paczki rush

The name paczki translates to "little packages." Paczki is pronounced POONCH-key and is plural; one pastry is a paczek (POON-check).
With Lent just days away, Michiganders will have the chance to enjoy paczki, Polish doughnuts traditionally made in celebration of Mardi Gras.
Come Fat Tuesday every year, “Paczki Day” is celebrated across Chicago and the Midwest, and the doughnuts are recognized as a ...
Not everyone is increasing paczki prices. Zeitlin Delicatessen is holding the line on its Fat Tuesday offerings with a box of ...
The rising cost of eggs, a key ingredient in the dough and the custard filling for paczki, has led to some price hikes at ...
Delightful Pastries bakery in Jefferson Park is one of several local bakeries offering paczki in different flavors. Brian Rich/Sun-Times Share While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Chicago has its ...
March 4 is a many-faceted celebration for Lidia Trempe, owner of Rudy’s Strudel & Bakery in Parma. First, it’s Mardi Gras/Fat ...
Alexandra McKendrick and Alexandra McKendrick from Union Joints showcase their unique paczki flavors. You can pre-order until ...