The paczkis are said to have originated in Poland as families would use up all their ingredients in the cupboards to make the densely filled donut-like pastry prior to the Catholic faith of fasting during Lent. A popular place in lima to get the paczkis is Pat's Donuts and Kreme. They started serving them 17 years ago and they couldn't give them away. Now Fat Tuesday has become the busiest day of the year for them and the owner says it's still a little nerve-racking.
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Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and the best way to celebrate is with a good paczki.
A delectable Polish tradition will be sweeping the country on Tuesday. Pat's Donuts and Kreme has already started making Poland's famous paczkis for Fat Tuesday.
Originally a Polish-American tradition, now they're a hit, on Fat Tuesday.