Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Where are you going for your paczki today?
Buffalo Grove residents in search of a packzi fix don't have far to look. Deerfields Bakery is marking Paczki Day with 16 flavors of the popular pastry. Paczkis, to some, are a last hurrah of sorts on Fat Tuesday (also called Mardi Gras or Paczki Day), which falls the day before the start of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting for Catholics. However, sweets fans of all creeds can enjoy these pastries. At Deerfields Bakery, paczkis come filled with custard, an assortment of fruits and even cookies 'n cream, among others. Packzis are also be available from Spunky Dunkers, the Arlington Heights donut shop located across the street from Buffalo Grove High School. How are you marking Fat Tuesday? Tell us in the comments or …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Deerfields Bakery will offer 16 flavors of the traditional Mardi Gras treat. Paczkis will also be sold at nearby Spunky Dunkers.
Buffalo Grove residents in search of a packzi fix don't have far to look. Deerfields Bakery is marking Paczki Day with 16 flavors of the popular pastry. Paczkis, to some, are a last hurrah of sorts on Fat Tuesday (also called Mardi Gras or Paczki Day), which falls the day before the start of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting for Catholics. At Deerfields Bakery, paczkis will come filled with custard, an assortment of fruits and even cookies 'n cream, among others. For those who don't want to risk the possibility of empty bakery shelfs on Feb. 12, advance orders can be placed by phone or by fax until 1 p.m. Feb. 11. Packzis will also be available from Spunky Dunkers, the Arlington Heights donut shop located across the …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
How are you celebrating Mardi Gras?
Are you breaking out the beaded necklaces or indulging in sweets today? While Buffalo Grove might not be able to compete with the celebrations in New Orleans, we know that won't stop many residents from marking Fat Tuesday, whether it's to get in one last hurrah before the Lenten season begins or simply grab the excuse to live it up. If past years are any indication, many will flock today to Deerfields Bakery for a paczki fix. According to the bakery's website, the pastries will come in 16 flavors today. Meanwhile, eSkape is holding a tater tot eating contest that will award a gift card to the contestant who downs the most in two minutes. What are you doing to mark Mardi Gras? Tell us in the comment box below, or take a picture from your …
Stuart Tindall
4:48 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Spunky Dunker's paczkis are huge! Very tasty as well. more ›