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Fried fish does take a bad rap, mainly because of the creepiness of Filet-o-Fish, which I think we all agree is insanely scary. But that doesn’t mean people are avoiding fried fish in general.

Dietitian Diane Welland agrees. “In foodservice, customers love fried anything. What is cause for concern is the belief that fish, no matter how it’s prepared, is healthy.” Not always, adds the Springfield, Va.-based foodservice consultant.

A quick saute in minimal oil is one way to get crispness. And with pan-frying, fish cooks so

I’ve always had a fondness for figs. When I was about nine years old, my father designated one of the two fig trees he planted in our Arizona backyard as my own and I watched my sapling grow to about 12 feet tall and produce fabulous tree-ripened, green-skinned fruits whose sweetness made them seem like candy. The fact that these luscious snacks were a good source of fiber, potassium, and calcium never entered my mind.

When my family moved from that house, I lost my source of fresh

Keeping from being rude is a huge task sometimes. This is why it’s so important to cover yourself in a light lacquer of manners when you’re heading out, in order mainly to avoid BECOMING an a-hole.

Nope, you don’t want to go there.

My husband says that when someone telephones for him, should ask for the person’s name before he takes the call. I think that’s appropriate only at work.

It’s both proper and practical to ask who’s calling. These days, the sheer volume of business and unsolicited