This Paczki Road Trip Through Greater Cleveland Is The Best Thing You'll Do This Winter
By Nikki Rhoades|Published February 09, 2019
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Spring doesn’t arrive until late March, so a few more weeks of winter are bound to linger over Cleveland. Fortunately, Fat Tuesday will arrive before spring does! While that may not mean quite as much outside of places like New Orleans and St. Louis, it means pączki season has arrived in Cleveland. These decadent donuts were traditionally prepared in Polish households to use up ingredients forbidden during Lent, and that tradition is carried on by Polish bakeries in the Cleveland area. They tend to dish out these delicious treats on both Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday, and as we approach this festive season, a paczki road trip through the best location in the nation is certainly in order.
Winter can be cold and unforgiving, but nothing lifts our spirits quite like made-from-scratch bakery goodies. What’s your favorite flavor of paczki, and where do you like to stock up on it each Paczki Day? Share your suggestions in the comments below!