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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Egg prices not plunging spirts for Paczki tradition
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — Fat Tuesday is next week, and you may have to spend more on some traditional treats to celebrate. Marta Mazur has been behind the counter at Krakus Polish Deli and Bakery since 2012, and this time of year things tend to get a little busy. 'It's fun to also educate people about a little bit of my culture,' Mazur said. 'So I enjoy it tremendously.' Fat Tuesday is still a few days away, but in Poland, the Paczki tradition gets a little premature head start. 'In Poland, they celebrate it on Thursday, which is called Fat Thursday in Poland,' Mazur said. 'And then on Tuesday, when we celebrate the Fat Tuesday, that's when they finish off their drinking.' The prized Paczki is full of rich ingredients like butter and eggs, so the bill might be a little steeper this year thanks to soaring prices on a key ingredient kneaded to make it all come together. 'For us right now, it's trying to find the stuff, so finding eggs was such a challenge like a week ago, so I couldn't even start earlier than this,' Mazur said. So Marta and her staff have their work cut out for them. They've already raised prices by a quarter — $2.25 to 2.50 per Paczki — and are focusing on taking orders ahead of time so they're prepped with Paczki once Fat Tuesday arrives. 'I don't have as much for walk-ins. So walk-ins are probably going to sell out pretty quickly, especially on a Tuesday,' Mazur said. Thursday morning they had pumped out eight batches, each containing nine dozen Paczki, to fill various orders that had already been placed. 'I have my regulars who are absent minded and they're like, 'Oh yeah, you were supposed to set me some aside. Well you didn't call but I knew that at the last minute they were going to call, so I usually have a little bit of a backup for all of those regulars,' Mazur said. It's a labor of love that just takes a little pre-planning, no matter what day you're celebrating. 'We're still celebrating, there's no way of getting away from it,' Mazur said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Carnival's women revelers take over the Rhineland for a day, dancing, drinking and kissing
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — At 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, hundreds of thousands of carnival revelers took over the streets of the Rhineland in western Germany, dancing, singing, drinking and showing off their colorful costumes. In many places, women stormed city halls, symbolically taking power for one day — which is why carnival's Fat Thursday in this region is traditionally called Weiberfastnacht, or the carnival of the women. According to another tradition, men get a kiss if they allow women to cut off their ties or shoelaces. On this day, kisses are famously exchanged not just among partners, but strangers as well. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. In cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn and Mainz, Karnevalisten — as the revelers are called in German — threw confetti, toasted with beer and swayed together on the streets. In addition to typical German brass band music, the sound of samba was in the air, too. Bakeries sell vast quantities of jelly donuts during carnival — the so-called fifth season of the year — which lasts from Fat Thursday to Ash Wednesday ahead of Lent in the traditionally Roman Catholic Rhineland. Across the region, police increased their presence following a recent series of stabbings and other attacks. State Interior Minister Herbert Reul said that 9,900 police officers were on duty in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia — 2,500 more than on a regular Thursday, German news agency dpa reported. But despite the recent attacks that have scared many in Germany, Cologne Mayor Henriette Reker called on the revelers to celebrate without fear. 'Nobody will succeed in intimidating us in Cologne," she said. "We will not let terrorists or Islamists take away our joy of life.' Reker herself was stabbed and critically wounded by a far-right extremist in Oct. 2015, while campaigning for the office of mayor. She was elected the following day while in an induced coma and took office about a month later.
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Carnival's women revelers take over the Rhineland for a day, dancing, drinking and kissing
At 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, hundreds of thousands of carnival revelers took over the streets of the Rhineland in western Germany, dancing, singing, drinking and showing off their colorful costumes. In many places, women stormed city halls, symbolically taking power for one day — which is why carnival's Fat Thursday in this region is traditionally called Weiberfastnacht, or the carnival of the women. According to another tradition, men get a kiss if they allow women to cut off their ties or shoelaces. On this day, kisses are famously exchanged not just among partners, but strangers as well. In cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn and Mainz, Karnevalisten — as the revelers are called in German — threw confetti, toasted with beer and swayed together on the streets. In addition to typical German brass band music, the sound of samba was in the air, too. Bakeries sell vast quantities of jelly donuts during carnival — the so-called fifth season of the year — which lasts from Fat Thursday to Ash Wednesday ahead of Lent in the traditionally Roman Catholic Rhineland. Across the region, police increased their presence following a recent series of stabbings and other attacks. State Interior Minister Herbert Reul said that 9,900 police officers were on duty in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia — 2,500 more than on a regular Thursday, German news agency dpa reported. But despite the recent attacks that have scared many in Germany, Cologne Mayor Henriette Reker called on the revelers to celebrate without fear. 'Nobody will succeed in intimidating us in Cologne," she said. "We will not let terrorists or Islamists take away our joy of life.' Reker herself was stabbed and critically wounded by a far-right extremist in Oct. 2015, while campaigning for the office of mayor. She was elected the following day while in an induced coma and took office about a month later.
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Associated Press
Carnival's women revelers take over the Rhineland for a day, dancing, drinking and kissing
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — At 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, hundreds of thousands of carnival revelers took over the streets of the Rhineland in western Germany, dancing, singing, drinking and showing off their colorful costumes. In many places, women stormed city halls, symbolically taking power for one day — which is why carnival's Fat Thursday in this region is traditionally called Weiberfastnacht, or the carnival of the women. According to another tradition, men get a kiss if they allow women to cut off their ties or shoelaces. On this day, kisses are famously exchanged not just among partners, but strangers as well. In cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn and Mainz, Karnevalisten — as the revelers are called in German — threw confetti, toasted with beer and swayed together on the streets. In addition to typical German brass band music, the sound of samba was in the air, too. Bakeries sell vast quantities of jelly donuts during carnival — the so-called fifth season of the year — which lasts from Fat Thursday to Ash Wednesday ahead of Lent in the traditionally Roman Catholic Rhineland. Across the region, police increased their presence following a recent series of stabbings and other attacks. State Interior Minister Herbert Reul said that 9,900 police officers were on duty in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia — 2,500 more than on a regular Thursday, German news agency dpa reported. But despite the recent attacks that have scared many in Germany, Cologne Mayor Henriette Reker called on the revelers to celebrate without fear. 'Nobody will succeed in intimidating us in Cologne,' she said. 'We will not let terrorists or Islamists take away our joy of life.'
Chicago Tribune
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago paczki guide 2025: Where to get the decadent pastries for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday
The sweet, stuffed pastries known as paczki were once cooked as a way to get rid of any extra eggs, sugar and lard ahead of Lent. They've become a decadent tradition throughout Polish communities, and you should go out of your way to seek some out. These local bakeries are celebrating Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday by serving up a mix of classic and novel spins on the treat. At the city's most popular and longest-running bakeries, preorders often sell out and walk-ins can involve waiting in lines that snake around the block. It's best to pick your paczki well in advance from this list of 20 spots. South Side & Near South Side Beverly Bakery & Cafe A dozen varieties of paczki including apricot, lemon buttercream and pineapple ($3.25 or $36 for 12) are available to pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. You can also get fresh-filled strawberry paczki for $3.99, though preorders are required if you want more than six. 10528 S. Western Ave., 773-238-5580, Delightful Pastries The Portage Park bakery offers a wide variety of flavors including plum butter, passion fruit jelly, vodka vanilla bean custard and a new espresso chocolate custard topped with Belgian chocolate ganache. 5927 W. Lawrence Ave., 773-545-7215, Marz Community Brewing Co. The brewery celebrates its Polish heritage with the annual release of a paczki double milk stout made with lactose and cocoa nibs. Running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, the Paczki Fest features paczki from Racine Bakery, paczki sandwiches from Taco Sublime, and performances from the Wici Song and Dance Theater and the Environmental Encroachment marching band. Tickets are $20 and you can add on a variety pack featuring a raspberry, blueberry, custard and apricot paczki for $15. 3630 S. Iron St., 773-579-1935, Weber's Bakery Lines often reach around the block for Weber's paczki, which are offered Feb. 27 to March 4. Flavors include custard topped with powdered sugar or chocolate, strawberry buttercream and apple cinnamon for $1.75 or $21 for a dozen. 7055 W. Archer Ave., 773-586-1234, North Side & Northwest Side Daisies Pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky offers vanilla cream and strawberry jam paczki by the half dozen for $24. 375 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-9443, Wurst Behavior Chef-owner Art Wnorowski worked with his mom to make sweet orange glazed paczki filled with rose jam and Dubai chocolate paczki topped with pistachios ($3.95). They're available March 1-9 at both the new sausage spot and sibling restaurant Pierogi Kitchen. 4009 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-3122, Somethin' Sweet Donuts The family-owned bakery offers eight varieties of paczki by the half dozen ($23) and dozen ($45) including cheese, apricot, raspberry and apple. 4456 N. Kedzie Ave., 773-654-3117, The Violet Hour On March 4, the cocktail bar serves the Polly Paczki ($18), a blend of amaro, strawberry liqueur, cognac and lemon garnished with a strawberry jam-filled paczki from Daisies. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-1500, West Side & Near West Side Alliance Bakery The West Town bakery offers six varieties of paczki Feb. 27 to March 4 including vanilla bean ganache ($4.95), blueberry lemon ($4.75) and raspberry rose ($4.75). 1837 W. Grand Ave., 773-278-0366, Start the day with a paczki sandwich featuring bacon, egg, cheese and spicy aioli ($12) or come for dinner for paczki sliders filled with steak tartare ($24) or lox and cream cheese ($22). You can also get eight varieties of paczki including black sesame coconut, vegan tiramisu, and pimento cheese by the half dozen ($36-$40) or dozen ($66-$70) from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All varieties are available gluten-free with preorder. 2700 W. Chicago Ave., 773-661-9577, Roeser's Bakery Open at the same location since 1911, Roeser's offers two dozen types of paczki including guava, caramel custard, prune and Nutella for $2.25 to $3.29. 3216 W. North Ave., 773-489-6900, Suburban and multiple locations Bennison's Bakery Expect long lines at the North Shore staple, which offers 12 varieties of paczki through March 8 including apple sprinkled with cinnamon, cream cheese with powdered sugar and sliced pastry stuffed with banana cream. Stuff your face at the 14th annual paczki-eating contest at 2 p.m. Saturday. 1000 Davis St., Evanston, 847-328-9434, Deerfields Bakery Deerfields is usually closed on Monday, but they'll be open on March 3 to give you more time to get your fix of more than 20 flavors including raspberry, salted caramel and peanut butter ($2.99-$3.99). If you're treating a big group, order a dozen assorted paczki for $36. 201 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove and 813 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, 847-520-0068; Firecakes Pick up malted chocolate, lemon curd, drunken plum and cherry jam paczki ($3.75 or $40 for a dozen) Feb. 24 through March 4 or a king cake doughnut stack ($17) on Fat Tuesday. Multiple locations, Hewn Hewn's version of paczki are baked instead of fried and stuffed with chocolate or raspberry. Place an order by 8 p.m. Saturday to pick up a $20 four-pack on Tuesday. 1733 Central St., Evanston, 847-869-4396; KD Market The Polish grocery store opens at 4 a.m. Fat Thursday and 6 a.m. Fat Tuesday to offer traditional handmade paczki stuffed with vanilla custard, plum butter, black currant or apricot for $12 for a half dozen. Multiple locations, Kolatek Baking Co. Visit Fat Thursday or Fat Tuesday for a dozen varieties of paczki ($2.29-$2.99) including raspberry, rose, limoncello and caramel bacon. 2445 N. Harlem Ave., 773 637-3772 and 1916 N. Rand Road, Palatine, 847-221-8271, Oak Mill Bakery Choose from several variety packs such as a gourmet assortment featuring six halved paczki filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, sour cherry and cream cheese, or chocolate with raspberry preserves ($30), or a box of 12 of the bakery's most popular flavors such as custard, rose and prune ($47). Orders can be picked up Thursday through Tuesday. Multiple locations, Stan's Donuts & Coffee Raspberry, strawberry, chocolate pastry cream, pastry cream and cannoli paczki are available through Fat Tuesday for $3.75, $11 for a three-pack or $39 for a dozen. Multiple locations, West Town Bakery
