Sweet socks
Fat Thursday is one of those days that you look forward to with longing. Valentine's Day? Many people admit that Valentine's Day loses in the run-up to the holiday of tasty baked goods. The only question is, what to do in case you don't like donuts? Inspiration may become colorful socks. After all, Fat Thursday is not reserved only for donuts, but also for other specialties. Cake socks are a great inspiration to buy yourself your favorite baked goods. It's the perfect opportunity to pamper yourself a bit. Faworki, how about a fluffy cheesecake or a creamy torte? The choices seem endless. Or maybe you haven't been motivated to try your hand at confectionery until now? Baking cakes can be a very satisfying activity and many people admit that the whole process of preparing a cake allows you to calm down and relax from everyday worries. If you are not a fan of baking, look no further. In that case, perhaps ice cream socks will prove helpful? The cold dessert is a great choice not only in the summer, but also in the cold seasons. On the other hand, candy lovers can be inspired by orange socks that look like sweet cuckoos.
Why do we celebrate Fat Thursday?
Have you ever heard about Fat Thursday? The origin of this day comes from one of the legends of Lesser Poland. According to the legend, once ruled Krakow mayor with a heart steeped in darkness. The man, named Comber, used every opportunity to oppress the inhabitants. The sadness and fear of others filled him with satisfaction. Everyone was an enemy to him, but as a special target he chose the women traders standing in the market square of Krakow. He took pleasure in making the women miserable until one Thursday, when his own life came to an end. The townspeople breathed a sigh of relief and began to call the day on which their tormentor had departed "Comrow Thursday". Since then it has been a time filled with joy and... delicious baked goods. Originally in Poland donuts were made in a dry version. They were a kind of appetizer which was served before meat dishes. Donuts themselves could also be filled with meat stuffing e.g. made of pork fat and additionally covered with pork scratchings. This version of donuts accompanied folk celebrations organized to mark the symbolic end of winter and arrival of spring. The 16th century brought the appearance of the sweet version of baked goods. Since then, the delicacies have appeared in many different forms. The most common variant is rose jam, however, one can also find donuts filled with caramel, halva or chocolate, among others.
