Posted on 10/20/2022 5:42:13 AM PDT by Red Badger
Savory and sweet collide for a soulful celebration of flavor on October 20th as we celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day. Imagine a world where ingredients of every spice and spirit find their way into the honeycombs of thick and crispy waffles. Well, that day has arrived.
#ChickenAndWafflesDay
From LA to NYC, this quintessential meal of the rural south made a slow migration to the urban communities to the north and west. But, as odd as it seems, chicken and waffles have been around for more than 150 years. And while no one knows who first put chicken and waffles on the same plate together, we do know the meal was a staple of both African-American cooks and the Pennsylvania Dutch. Part breakfast part supper, everyone can enjoy Chicken and Waffles any time of the day.
The meal also serves up some hearty combinations. Our only limit is our imaginations. Not only does #ChickenAndWafflesDay bring together two food groups, but it also unites others. For example, friends and families, communities and organizations, and multiple generations.
HOW TO OBSERVE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY
Enjoy your favorite version of chicken and waffles. The limitless combinations entice people to create their own versions. You can, too! Add some gravy or go traditional. Turn yours into a sandwich or make it a mini. Herb it up or go sweeter.
When you order your favorite, give a shout-out to the restaurant – like Roscoe’s House of Chicken N’ Waffles. They’ve been serving this delicious staple for over 46 years! No matter how you celebrate, be sure to invite someone to join you and use #ChickenAndWafflesDay on social media.
NATIONAL CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY HISTORY
Roscoe’s House of Chicken N’ Waffles in Southern California founded National Chicken and Waffles Day in 2021 to highlight this delicious cuisine pairing and to dedicate the day as one of service and volunteerism. Check out Roscoe’s foundation website to see more ways to get involved and celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day.
The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the first National Chicken and Waffles Day to be observed on October 20, 2021, and annually thereafter.
i’ll take the chicken please...hold the waffles.
In America, waffles are considered a ‘breakfast’ food.
In Europe, they are a dessert, and in some cases a main course dinner food...................
I hate waffles and pancakes. Yuk.
My wife and I chuckled at the this. We were at a diner last night that served chicken and waffles as one of their specialties. We have some German guest who had never heard of that combination, but they were unwilling to try it.
I like waffles.
I like chicken.
But not at the same time......................🤔
Joan Crawford won an Oscar in 1946 for best actress in Mildred Pierce. Single mother Mildred opened a chicken and waffles restaurant chain and got rich. She lavished her social climbing daughter with a privileged life who thanked her by killing her husband.
Soon to be a Federal holiday.
I saw that movie just a few months ago!
Difficult to watch and not think about the real life ‘Mommy Dearest’ while doing so.............................
Did you see the original or the remake? The remake had the advantage of a nude scene with Evan Rachel Wood
Don’t forget the mustard on top!
waffles or pancakes was a friday meal for us catholics. i prefer french toast.
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One of the greatest combination foods ever!
It’s also been around for a long time. It started in Philadelphia in the early 1800s as Catfish and Waffles, but, when the catfish were out of season, they switched to chicken which was more popular.
I find it VERY good to eat.
Sounds like a day celebrating Republican politicians.
The French Toast Holy Trinity is what empties from Atlanta area grocery shelves first when there is the threat of frozen precipitation:
Milk
Bread
Eggs
What is it about snow and ice that makes people crave French toast?
Back to the original topic, I am a fan of the fried chicken and waffles combination.
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