Paczki (poonch-key) are a Polish tradition to use up ingredients on Fat Tuesday prior to Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Paczki, a special kind of doughnut usually filled with jelly, have spread through the Midwest from Polish neighborhoods. They are easily available in metro Detroit and have become a fun tradition for many in our area. Be prepared for long lines at bakeries this Tuesday! Want to learn more? Here are a few fun links:
https://detroit.eater.com/maps/best-paczki-detroit-ordering-fat-tuesday