My vegetarian and vegan friends might wish to avert their eyes on this posting.
As it turns out this is Fried Chicken Day in the United States. ‘Tis a holiday of mysterious origins, a factoid which I kind of like. Although I do suspect the machinations of the fried chicken cartel are behind it.
Me, I shall not be celebrating it this time around. (Down nineteen pounds as of last weigh in, thank you for asking) But my tastebuds are with all those who do indulge. It is a dish that ranks up there at the top five of my all time favorite guilty pleasure foods.
Also, a small word to those who will be celebrating in the traditional manner. If you possibly can, try and avoid the factory farmed bird. It really is a nasty business. As to the unhealthy food thing, if you can read this, you can read, and you really shouldn’t need to be warned.
Okay. My vegetarian and vegan friends may now return to their normal viewing habits…
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