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Celebrate National Greasy Foods Day on October 25 by indulging in your favorite fried foods! This holiday began in the early 2000s to honor all of our greasy favorites, from french fries and onion rings to chicken fingers and doughnuts. It's a great time for family, friends, or just yourself to come together over food that is both delicious and oh-so-bad for you.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Art of Deep-Frying</div><div class='timeline-text'>Culinary methods of deep-frying foods become more popular during this era, resulting in the birth of many greasy food favorites.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1860</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Doughnuts</div><div class='timeline-text'>American Hanson Gregory claims to have invented the ring-shaped doughnut during a sea voyage, a greasy snack that will become a worldwide favorite.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1902</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Fast Food Chain</div><div class='timeline-text'>White Castle, the first fast food chain, was founded in Wichita, Kansas, popularizing greasy food like hamburgers and fries for quick meals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of KFC</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, leading to the global popularity of fried chicken, a beloved greasy food item.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise in Food Holidays</div><div class='timeline-text'>The early 2000s saw a surge in food-related holidays, culminating in the establishment of National Greasy Foods Day to celebrate all things fried and greasy.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Fry up some food</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try your hand at deep frying! Get some potatoes, onions, and peppers, cut them into slices or chunks, and get ready to fry. You can even make up batches of fried chicken wings and fries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Grill some burgers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Fire up the grill and make some delicious greasy burgers with all the fixin's. Sprinkle some cheese on top and let it melt down to give the burger that extra grease.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a pizza</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Construct your own greasy masterpiece with a homemade pizza. Add pepperoni, sausage, bacon, olives, onions and whatever else your heart desires for a cheesy, greasy treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake some french fries</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Slice potatoes into thin strips and bake in the oven until golden brown. Drizzle with oil before baking for an extra crunchy side dish.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a fried breakfast</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start the day off right with a greasy breakfast! Fry up eggs sunny side up, bacon strips, sausage patties, toast, pancakes and hashbrowns for a classic greasy meal.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Greasy foods are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From french fries and burgers to mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders, greasy foods are definitely one of the most delicious types of food out there. The crunchy texture, savory flavor and greasy goodness makes it hard to resist indulging in these indulgent treats!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Greasy food pairs perfectly with beer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nothing goes better together than a cold beer and some greasy grub. Whether you're chilling at home or enjoying a night out at the bar, greasy snacks will hit the spot when you need something salty and satisfying.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Greasy food is comforting</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's face it - sometimes we all need a bit of comfort food after a stressful day. Greasy snacks can provide that much needed boost of energy to get through the day, as well as bring back memories of warm, cozy childhood dinners spent with family around the dinner table.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frying Originated in Ancient Egypt</h3><p class='facts-content'>The concept of frying foods in hot fat has origins dating back to Ancient Egypt around 2500 BC, long before it became a staple in modern-day comfort food.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World Consumes Over 2 Billion Gallons of Cooking Oil Annually</h3><p class='facts-content'>Tasty, greasy foods contribute to the enormous amount of cooking oil consumed worldwide annually, signifying our love for fried and flavored food.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Deep-Fried Mars Bars Originated in Scotland</h3><p class='facts-content'>The deep-fried Mars bar, a bar of nougat and caramel wrapped in chocolate then fried in dough, originated in Stonehaven, Scotland in the 1990s.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>French Fries are Most Likely Belgian</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite their name, French fries are believed to have originated in Belgium. Historical accounts suggest that as early as the 17th century, Belgian fishermen substituted potatoes for fish when rivers froze over, thus inventing the beloved fry.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Biggest Consumer of Frozen Pizza is Norway</h3><p class='facts-content'>While pizza is a popular greasy food globally, it's the Norwegians who take the crown for pizza consumption. They eat about 5.4 kg of frozen pizza per capita annually which equates to about 47 million pizzas a year for a population of just over 5 million people.</p></div></div>
National Greasy Foods Day is celebrated on October 25 every year. In 2024, the date falls on a Friday.
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