Good morning, its time for us to share Food Holidays: October 25th, 2021. Did you know today is National Greasy Foods Day? If I was feeling better I would make myself Homemade Fried Potatoes with Onions, Chicken Fried Steak or Fried Chicken with White Gravy and Rolls. Only that isn’t happening because with my throat hurting the way it has been I don’t think that would be the best meal for me this morning.
National Greasy Foods Day
National Greasy Foods Day is the feel good Holiday that comes every October 25. It’s State Fair Season: time to fire up the Frying Oil, chop the Potatoes, and break out the napkins. On October 25th, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating Greasy Foods, because you’re are actually encouraged to.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL GREASY FOODS DAY
No one does greasy foods like the U.S.A even though these foods shouldn’t be eaten on a day to day basis, it doesn’t hurt to indulge every once in a while.
From Southern Cooking, to Soul Food, to State Fair favorites, greasy foods hold a special place in our hearts. When eaten excessively, Fried Foods can mess up our Arteries.
These addictive fan favorites are made greasy by the amount of Oil, or Butter, ie Fat clinging to the foods even after the cooking process.
Though our cheaper and more affordable foods today tend to be coated in greasy goodness, this wasn’t always the case. In the mid 1800s, Meat was an expensive luxury, getting a fatty piece of Meat was rare.
At this time, people mostly cooked their Meats in a Stew in order to preserve whatever Fats they could. If Spit-roasted, they used foods like Yorkshire Puddings to place beneath the Roast so no fats would go to waste.
Without a Fat, it’s difficult for your body to absorb Vitamins A, D, E, and K, and a diet without fats can leave the body feeling hungry even after a meal.
Greasy foods are actually good for you…in moderation. Switching out Butters for Healthy Oils is a good way to ensure you’re still getting the fat you need to keep your body functioning, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up Pizza permanently. Eating greasy foods in moderation doesn’t hurt. It’s National Greasy Foods Day! You can go back to mindful eating tomorrow.
NATIONAL GREASY FOODS DAY ACTIVITIES
- Host a fry-a-thon. There are few things in this world one can’t actually fry. We dare you to try to find something you can’t fry. Get together with your friends to see what zany creations you can make using a deep pot, cooking aoil of your choice, and anything you want to batter up and fry. Have a competition to see who can make the best recipe. Or at the very least, award a “most creative” prize.
- Burger restaurants and diners aren’t known for the health benefits of their food, but no matter what head to your favorite local greasy bucket. Then load up on your favorite Hamburgers, Fries, Chips, or Chicken Fingers, and anything else you choose. Then you will be supporting local businesses.
- For many, Pizza is a dish strictly reserved for take out, delivery, or in-restaurant dining. The reality is it’s really not hard to make a Cheesy, bubbling, greasy Pizza at home. Pizza requires a few different ingredients ,a little bit of time, but with practice, you can start creating your own recipes to use on any day.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL GREASY FOODS DAY
- One of the perks of making or eating greasy food it’s so simple to cook. Fries are basically chopped Potatoes, Oil, and whatever Seasonings you prefer. Bacon can be cooked in the oven. Keeping the mess low, while fried foods only require one additional step. When food is delicious and easy to prepare, why not celebrate it?
- While there is no specific evidence, Scientists believe our Ancestors must have started cooking with Oil from Animal Fats around the same time they started experimenting with fire, around 250,000 years ago. That’s a lot of time to perfect the ideal Fried Chicken recipe.
- While fatty foods certainly wouldn’t make your doctor’s list of recommended eats, for a single day, you can indulge Guilt-free on whatever greasy food you like best. Remember it’s for a single day. Don’t make a habit out of eating Greasy Foods. Or your doctor will have the right to be frustrated with you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
