Paczki Day is celebrated in Poland today, a week before Ash Thursday. This is the time to indulge and also clear the pantry of tempting rich food before the 40-day period of Lent. Paczki (pronounced "punchkees" by Americans) are like jelly donuts but made with more eggs.
Traditional Fat Tuesday is next week, so the Poles get a head start on the last of the guilt-free treats.
Speaking of fat, I found the secret to those rich, silky, thick Panang Curry sauces from restaurants: try using canned coconut cream instead of the watery milk. Two ingredients and you've practically got it made. Move over donuts.
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