One of the yummiest days of the year, in my opinion, is Fastnacht Day. According to Pennsylvania Dutch folklore, the tradition of serving fastnachts - hearty, doughnut-like pastries - comes from the tradition of "using up the fat in the kitchen" before Lent. Today, thousands of the baked goods are deep-fried and served plain or with a sugar topping on the day before Ash Wednesday, also known as "Fat Tuesday."
I have been really trying hard to watch what I eat, and get into a good routine of exercising, but today - today, my friends, this is all going out the window. Every year, my boss brings in the best fastnachts I have ever eaten. I tried to be strong, but I just couldn't do it. When I caught a whiff of their lard-soaked yumminess, I just had to eat one ... or two. Mmmm... who cares if they are 1000 calories .. I'll make it up later. I prefer mine without the sugar, so technically, I am cutting calories ... right?
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