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Paczki time!

Paczkis are big in Chicago.  Paczkis are a Polish tradition for Fat Tuesday and if you aren't aware, there are a lot of Polish in Chicago.  
"Poles in Chicago constituted the largest ethnically Polish population outside of Warsaw before 1918 when Poland reemerged as an independent state, making it one of the most important Polonia centers today," (source)
Therefore, paczkis are big.  And...in the eight ish years I've lived here:  I never had one!  

 This year I put that to a close.  This morning Karen & I headed over to Dinkel's bakery (in the snow) to get one.  It was delicious.  

 If I had to describe it, I would maybe say like a jelly donut, but no jelly.  Instead filled with the filling of your choice.  I went for Apple Cinnamon and it was wonderful.

 Here's to taking part in traditions!  One of the best parts of being in a city is having so many cultures that you can participate and celebrate with and learn from.

 P.S.  If you are looking for a place near you, here are 10 from Time Out.
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