Whether baking, cooking (especially frying), or garnishing, there are a diverse number of different oils available. A question often arising is which one to select? Of course, the answer is totally dependent upon the exact purpose, which begs yet another question: Is the food to be baked, fried, sautéed, seared, stir-fried? Perhaps the oil is to be used in a marinade or even a salad dressing. There are occasions where an "anointing oil" is to be used as a garnish. In this case, it only takes a few drops of the best oil to go a log way. Whichever oil or oils you have on hand, get ready for an oily kind of day!

October 25 is...

National Greasy Foods Day

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Although it might not be the healthiest choice out there, everyone loves the taste of greasy food. From pizza and nachos to burgers and French fries, it's nearly impossible to ignore this guilty pleasure. Can't think of anything better fried in grease than good ol' Southern Fried Chicken!

Did you know that fried chicken is the most ordered meal in sit-down restaurants in the U.S.? Even if it’s just for today, allow yourself to indulge in a little greasy good to celebrate National Greasy Foods Day!

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