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Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, is a time for feasting before the fasting of Lent begins the next day with Ash Wednesday.
Paczki Day
Paczki Day is the Polish celebration of Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, the last chance to indulge before the fasting days of Lent. Paczki or fried bismarck-like cakes are eaten as a splurge.
Paczki Recipe #1
Paczki, bismarck-like fried cakes are served by Poles on Paczki Day, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday.
Paczki Recipe #2
This recipe for paczki uses whole eggs and no brandy.
How to Make Paczki Video
This video shows how easy it is to make paczki at home.

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