Fat Tuesday, a day I will admit to have never really celebrated. Until moving to Michigan I had no clue what a Packzi is, or of its significance. This marks my 5th Fat Tuesday in Michigan. The first two years I simply wondered what on earth the stacks of Packzi boxes were all about. I mean, really a prune filled heavy looking doughnut? Then after trying it each of the following 3 years (NOT PRUNE FILLED) in hopes it might taste better than last time I’m hoping I have learned the lesson. Packzi are NOT for doughnut snobs. They are heavy, tasteless and one SHOULD in fact fast after eating them, just as intended. I hope all my Michigander friends enjoyed their Packzi (oh for those of you as confused about the pronunciation as I was it is pronounced PONCH-KEY or PUNCH-KEY depending on who you are listening to). So here is my written note to self for 2012. DO NOT EAT ANOTHER PACKZI! Lemon filling or cream cheese filling does NOT help them! They are still disgusting and not worth it and they cannot be on their way out any time too soon. (no offense intended for those who enjoy this tradition or use them as part of a religious experience)
