Gluttony, Thy Name Is Pączki
I am happy to report that my mom’s recovery is coming along very nicely … she’s already left me home alone! Just a few days after her accident, my mom decided that she’s tired of beeing “cooped up” in the house so she asked my dad to take her out … and away they went. I am so happy that my mom is back in fine spirits. Altho the bruises around her eye, jaw and stitches are darkening, she really seems back to her old self — which is a huge relief. I’m really glad I could be home for her right now.
Last night, I spent some time hanging out with Sarah and Mark so that we could eat some pączki (pronounced poonch-ki) and pizza — in that order. For those of you who don’t know what pączkis are, they are Polish jelly-filled donuts that are traditionally eaten around here on Fat Tuesday, right before Lent (which is today, so Happy Lent, y’all!). They are DELICIOUS:
Pączkis are really big here in Detroit, where there is a large Polish population … it’s really a bummer that most people don’t know what they are. For dessert, we ate more pączkis … yes, we’re gross ;)
For the most part, we just hung out and watched TV … nothing special, just fun. Tonight, I’m meeting up with Tracey and Zakiya for a quick bite to eat cuz I’m flying back home to LA tomorrow afternoon. My time here in Detroit is flying by but being able to be with my mom for a few days was totally worth it. Again, thank you all for your very sweet messages of support for my moms. She is very touched that so many people who don’t even know her are sending her good, healing vibes. Thank you all again :)
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February 25th, 2009 at 11:13 am
ahh how awesome that she is feeling much better! ooh and those deserts sound delish!
February 25th, 2009 at 11:15 am
glad your mom is doing well.
one of my best friends is polish but i have not heard of these. but i do love me some pierogies!!
February 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Glad to hear your Mom is doing good. And those sound delicious I want to try some!!
February 25th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Mhmm pączki są pyszne (which means pączkis are delicious in Polish). Great, now I’m hungry haha. Thanks for that Trent!
February 25th, 2009 at 11:22 am
@ricardo — a bitchin’ metabolism, when it gives out … i’m gonna get fat :(
February 25th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I bet its a bitch typing out that weird a everytime.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:33 am
oh yummy! I love me some Pączkis.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Boo, no more Paczkis for a whole year :(. I wish every day were Paczki day. I see you went for the glazed. Powdered are the only way to go, imho.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Story to share: Picture it, 5:30 p.m. yesterday. I left the bakery with a box of Paczki. Not being able to wait until I got home, I decided to dig out the custard filled one and start eating in the car. First bite – custard drips down my chin. Bogus. Then I feel someone staring at me! Glance to the right – it’s a lady in her car. I smile (lol, I’ve totally been caught red handed). OMG I end up inhaling some powdered suger as I smiled and choked on the powdery dust! I am coughing, custard on my chin and white poweder flying all inside the car’s interior! I hope that lady laughed her ass off at me, cause I sure did!!! HAPPY LENT
February 25th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
YAY! As a Pole, I love this post :)
February 25th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Gluttony, thy name is pączki! Oh, how I miss my hometown!
February 25th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
LOOKS LIKE HEAVEN!!!!
February 25th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
What happened to your mom again? At first I thought it was a car accident but then you said “fall”…
February 25th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
OMG ! Im from Poland :D Fat Tuesday is realy crazy, people say if you dont eat some “Pączki’s” you dont have lucky in this year :)
February 25th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Glad to hear your mom is feeling better. Wanting to leave the house is a good sign.Those paczki’s sure look good. I am so hungy for something like that. I have been thinking of going to Krispy Creme for lunch.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Yay, I’m glad Sarah got her fix!!
February 25th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Hi.
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and I just can’t get enough :)
and now I’m thrilled, because you have written something about my country – I mean Poland.
wish you luck!
P.S. Pączkis are really good, although I like your american donuts too :)))
February 25th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Trent, I agree that it’s unfortunate that not everyone knows about Paczkis. I’m from South Bend, IN and the Polish community is huge in this area. I’m kind of glad they are only around once a year, or I’d be eating them all the time. Plus it just makes them all the more special…
February 25th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I am Polish (well born in the US but my great-grandparents immigrated here in the early 1900s)! I love Paczki and when I realized today was Ash Weds (totally flaked) I realized I missed Polish Doughnut Day- I am SO bummed!!!
Thanks for the shout out to the yummies!
February 25th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
yay!
now try PIEROGI and U’ll know not only polish sweets, but also great food :)
February 25th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I think that pączki have the best taste at Fat Thursday ;) this year I ate about four pączki’s
February 25th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
@ fertility – Home made potatoes and cheese Pierogies with some sour cream served with grilled bacon and oignons….
**DROOL**
February 25th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
So glad to hear your Mom is feeling better. Getting out can be the best medicine. Hugs and continued good wishes for your Mom’s speedy recovery.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
awww Trent, that is so cute! I’m Polish and happen to love paczki, and love everyone who’s excited about them ;)
yet one more reason to adore you <3
xoxo
February 25th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
MMMMMM Paczkis
February 25th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Ooh, those look yummy. My husband’s part Polish and from Philly, where there’s a good percentage of Polish folk, and I don’t even think he knows what those are! LOL
February 25th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Paczki is the best as a half pole its life along with pierogis, kielbasa and kapusta thats yummy.. btw hope your ma is doing better
February 26th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
(with hand of chest) being of Polish descent ma-self, I have to agree that there really is nothing better like good ‘ol Polish viddles :) matter of fact, just had pierogi last night!
travel safe, and a continued speedy convalscence to your Mom :)
March 4th, 2009 at 1:05 am
it is really sad to say that I am Polish and also from Detroit.
and well, I hate Pączkis lol. I love all the other polish food.
Every year my grandparents look like they want to disown me when I turn one down.