During the month of February, I'll focus on the bathrooms, guest rooms and linen / storage closets. Again, there's plenty of opportunity to reduce and slim down. I'll also be focusing on my personal 10% reduction plan - losing 13 pounds this year (5 pounds in February). Fat Tuesday is not going to help - I simply can't resist those once a year Polish Pączkis available on Fat Tuesday.
Now these are no ordinary jelly donut. The dough is sweeter and lighter (and with a hint of brandy), and the jelly (super delicious) is stuffed into the dough to make the little ladies extra chubby. I was first introduced to Pączkis when I worked in Detroit during the late '80s. Detroit has a strong Polish community and these were among my favorite treats (pierogies being a close second). When I moved to the Pacific Northwest, no one seemed to know about them (how could that be?!). Then one day I talked to the right person who now makes them for the bakery in his Seattle markets. I'll be first in line next Tuesday to indulge in what is now a tradition for me.
If you are not so lucky to have a Polish bakery close by, you might try making your own. You can find a good recipe here.
How are you doing on your New Year's Resolution? Still motivated? Or perhaps you've already met your goal - good for you!
