Posted on 10/26/2024 10:15:48 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DAY
National Chicken Fried Steak Day is celebrated on October 26th every year and dedicated to one of the most beloved comfort foods in the Southern U.S known as chicken fried steak.
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Chicken fried steak is a dish made from beef that has been tenderized, breaded, and then deep-fried. It is often served with a creamy gravy and mashed potatoes.
Chicken fried steak can be traced back to the late 19th century, and it is believed to have been influenced by German and Austrian immigrants who brought recipes for Wiener schnitzel to the U.S.
Why is chicken fried steak so popular?
Today, chicken fried steak is a popular dish throughout the South, but it is especially beloved in Texas. The combination of crispy breading, juicy beef, and creamy gravy is simply irresistible. It's the classic comfort food that many people associate with happy childhood memories. In fact, it can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
The crispy breading and creamy gravy are a perfect combination to indulge in when eating chicken fried steak. Plus, chicken fried steak is a relatively easy dish to make, even for novice cooks making it an extremely versatile dish. This delicious comfort food can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread.
Celebrate National Chicken Fried Steak Day
There are many ways to celebrate National Chicken Fried Steak Day. Here are a few ideas:
Cook chicken fried steak at home. There are many recipes for chicken fried steak available online and in cookbooks.
Go out to eat at a restaurant that serves chicken fried steak. Many restaurants offer special deals on chicken fried steak on National Chicken Fried Steak Day.
Host a chicken fried steak party. Invite your friends and family over for a meal of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and all the fixings.
Spread the word about National Chicken Fried Steak Day. Share your love of chicken fried steak on social media using #ChickenFriedSteakDay.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, National Chicken Fried Steak Day is a great opportunity to enjoy this delicious and classic Southern dish.
HISTORY BEHIND CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DAY
In 2011, the Texas State Legislature officially designated October 26th as Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day.
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Notable Birthdays for October 26
William Sprague (1609-1675)- Co-founder of Charlestown, MA.
C. W. Post (1854-1914) - Founder of Post Foods.
Frank Eaton (1860-1958) - Marshal known as Pistol Pete.
Benjamin Guggenheim (1865-1912) - Wealthy American businessman traveling back the U.S. that perished on the Titanic.
William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) - Motor racing enthusiast, yachtsman and member of the Vanderbilt family.
Napoleon Hill (1883-1970) - Author of Think and Grow Rich.
Paul Pilgrim (1883-1958) - Olympic gold runner.
Henrietta Hill Swope (1902-1980) - Astronomer who studied Cepheid stars.
Mahalia Jackson (1911-2072) - Gospel singer considered one of the most prominent vocalists of the 20th century.
Jackie Coogan (1914-1984) - One of the first child stars in movie history.
Frank Bourgholtzer (1919-2010) - White House correspondent.
Sarah Lee Lippincott (1920-2019) - Astronomer and professor.
Joe Fulks (1921-1976) - The first highest scoring forward in the NBA.
Warne Marsh (1927-1987) - Member of the musical group Supesax.
Neal Matthews Jr. (1929-2000) - Member of the country music backup singers The Jordanaires.
Hot Rod Hundley (1934-2015) - Number one pick for the 1957 NBA draft.
Mike Gray (1935-2013) - Founder of the Chicago Film Group company.
Gloria Conyers Hewitt (1935-Still Living) - Fourth Black woman in the U.S. to receive a PH.D. in Mathematics
Shelley Morrison (1936-2019) - Actress known for her role as maid Rosario Salazar in Will & Grace.
Eddie Henderson (1940-Still Living) - Trumpet player who was a member of Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band.
Steven Kellogg (1941-Still Living) - Author who wrote and illustrated over 90 children's books.
Pat Conroy (1945-2016) - Author who had several books made into movies, including The Prince of Tides.
Nancy Davis Griffeth (1945-Still Living) - Computer scientist who made significant contributions to the study of the feature interaction problem.
Jaclyn Smith (1945-Still Living) - Actress whose role as Kelly Garrett in Charlie's Angels made her a superstar.
Pat Sajak (1946-Still Living) - Former host of the game show Wheel of Fortune.
Keith Strickland (1953-Still Living) - Founding members of the B-52s.
D. W. Moffett (1954-Still Living) - Actor known for his role in Friday Night Lights and Black Widow.
James Pickens Jr. (1954-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Dr. Richard Webber in Grey's Anatomy.
Rita Wilson (1956-Still Living) - Actress with credits in Runaway Bride and My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but also the wife of actor Tom Hanks.
Dylan McDermott (1961-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Bobby Donnell in the television drama Practice.
Jack Morelli (1962-Still Living) - Designer and creator of fonts for comic books.
Ted Demme (1963-2022) - Director Blow and Beautiful Girls.
Natalie Merchant (1963-Still Living) - Lead vocalist of 10,000 Maniacs.
Seth MacFarlane (1973-Still Living) - Star of Family Guy, but also an illustrator for cartoons like Johnny Bravo.
Jon Heder (1977-Still Living) - Actor best known for Napoleon Dynamite.
Molly Gibson (2020-Still Living) - Record holder for longest-frozen embryo to be frozen and born 28 years later.
Memorable Events for October 26
1682 - William Penn leases land along the Delaware River from Duke of York.
1749 - The Georgia Colony reverses an earlier decision and rules slavery is illegal.
1774 - The First Continental Congress adjourns.
1776 - Benjamin Franklin departs for France seeking French support for the American Revolution.
1813 - British regulars, Canadian militia and Mohawks defeat the U.S. Army in the Battle of the Chateauguay.
1824 - Even though Andrew Jackson wins the majority vote to become president, John Quincy Adams wins after a contingent election in the House of Representatives is held.
1858 - The rotary washing machine patent is given to Hamilton Smith.
1861 - The Pony Express from Missouri to California ends after only 19 months.
1864 - Bloody Bill Anderson is ambushed by Union soldiers near Albany, MS.
1869 - The first steeplechase horse race is held at Westchester, NY.
1881 - Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday have a shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, AZ.
1892 - Female Black author Ida B. Wells publishes Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases.
1903 - The first crosses San Francisco Bay.
1916 - Margaret Sanger arrested and charged with obscenity for advocating birth control.
1919 - President Wilson's veto of Prohibition Enforcement Bill is overridden and passed into law.
1927 - Jazz singer Adelaide Hall records Creole Love Call and Blues I Love to Sing with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
1936 - Hoover Dam goes into full operation by using the first electric generator.
1942 - A U.S. aircraft carrier is sunk and another heavily damaged after a fight with two Japanese carriers.
1944 - Americans gain an overwhelming victory at the The Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines.
1949 - President Truman increases minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents.
1954 - The V-8 engine is released by Chevrolet.
1955 - The NY City subway fare increased from 10 cents to 15 cents.
1958 - Pan American Airways makes the first commercial flight to Paris from NY City.
1970 - The comic strip Doonesbury makes its debut in 28 newspapers.
1970 - Muhammad Ali returns to the ring after being banned for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War.
1973 - President Nixon releases the first set of tapes on the Watergate scandal.
2001 - The United States passes the USA PATRIOT Act into law.
2004 - Rockstar Games releases Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the PlayStation 2.
2012 - Microsoft debuts Windows 8.
2020 - NASA announces the discover of more water on the Moon.
2021 - Elon Musk's SpaceX launches a crew of four astronauts into space.
Yes, we eat there regularly. Still the same........
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Schnitzel is a fried chop. When I ate Wienerschnitzel in Germany it was basically a fried pork chop. Chicken fried steak is what we call cubed steak - cheap cut of beef beaten to make it tender, breaded and fried.
Schnitzel is a fried chop. When I ate Wienerschnitzel in Germany it was basically a fried pork chop. Chicken fried steak is what we call cubed steak - cheap cut of beef beaten to make it tender, breaded and fried.
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