You got my attention, with one exception. If i have to eat food from a frozen bag or box, I opt for the fish sticks. I cook a lot for the grandkids and the ease of throwing a box of Van de Kamps or Gortons in the toaster oven is a thrill I can't escape from. But to your point, Fried fish down here in East Texas is as common as Chicken Fried Steaks. And it's hard to pass up a plate of fresh fried catfish, shrimp and oysters comingled with a wad of steamy fries. Now I'm hungry. Thanks for sharing your story. LJB