A RETURN TO INNOCENCE

Because the Master of the House is a devotee of the Food Channel, the recurring 21st century theme in our house is,"What shall we cook tonight?" My nasty response:"Why not re-visit Mrs. Paul's Famous Frozen Fish Fries?" She saved many a day alternating with Hamburger Helper as we shuffled between Little League baseball and ballet lessons.

So I bit the bullet and surreptitiously stuffed Mrs. Paul into my think-green food bag at the supermarket.

Let's say that Mrs. Paul will have to struggle to share a spot on TV with the Barefoot Contessa, Lidia Bastianich or Tyler Florence, The Mr. Ultimate.

Maybe Paula Dean can whip up a southern potion and give Mrs. Paul a makeover!

Sincerely: Frustrated Former Cooking Teacher