National Greasy Food Day

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By Chef Diane

I can’t think of a better snack than some hot crinkle cut French fries and a big glob of ketchup.  Of course I can't eat that every day - maybe once a month.  But today, I can go ahead and get some, because it’s National Greasy Food Day.

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Here in the south we are famous for our fried foods.  Fried chicken is nearly a must for Sunday dinner, and buttered biscuits with gravy are also a staple.  Then there is Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Catfish with hush-puppies, and fried okra.  In fact, we just held our state fair, and one of the most popular exhibits is to see what new fried dish the chefs have concocted. 

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Our bodies crave certain foods at different times, sometimes you want something sweet, sometimes its sour, others it’s baked, then sometimes fried.  While researching for this article I found a list of 25 ultimate greasy foods.  They include:

• Fried chicken
• Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut
• Chicken wings
• Bacon
• Ribs
• Cheeseburgers
• Fried pickles
• Fried green tomatoes
• Even fried Kool-Aid

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For the complete list check out this site:  http://www.examiner.com/article/it-s-national-greasy-foods-day-25-ultimate-greasy-food-recipes

Today is National Greasy Food Day, so go ahead and grab something greasy for supper or lunch today, without the added guilt.  I read on punchbowl.com that fried chicken is the most ordered sit down dinner when eating out.  So visit the colonel, and grab a bucket of chicken and enjoy a little grease today.

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