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They're tastey but they're like 700 calories each!!!!!!

cheap and delicious - it's a classic. during the mad-cow scare, this was the only sandwich my gf allowed me to eat from the mcd's and i learned to love it. and believe me people, you should worry more about where they get their dairy and poultry than worry about the fish. lastly, i love the tartar sauce overload, once i take it out of the box, i smear half of it on my box and use it as dipping sauce for my golden delicious potato stix. =)

Actually I was watching a show the other day that highlighted McDonald's own fishing vessels in which the COD are prepared and flash frozen right on the ship... employing many workers who work 12 hour shifts until the cargo is full and then back to port to offload... already prepared and packaged Filet 'O Fish.

I neglected to mention in my post above: Bircher muesli is eaten cold - sitting should take place in refrigerator, please.

I combine old-fashioned oats (for chewiness) with some quick oats (for creaminess). Ratio: 50-50. Then butter and a bit of salt. Or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Another really cool dish is Bircher muesli. Mix uncooked oats with plain yogurt, add some grated apple and diced orange (or any fruit you like), and let sit for a few hours or overnight. The oats absorb the liquid and soften, and the whole thing becomes like an oaty rice pudding. Sweeten with honey if needed. Excuse me while I go whip up a batch for tomorrow...

Call me a traditionalist, but I usually go with a little brown sugar, milk and raisins. Sometimes I will replace the brown sugar with a tablespoon or so of vanilla whey powder, which sweetens and adds more protein to keep me fuller longer through the day. Sneaky (but delicious) way to eat more protein...

I like rolled oats with a bit of vanilla extract, brown sugar, walnuts, raisins and soymilk. It makes the house smell amazing and goes great with your morning coffee!

Here's what I put in mine:

Long-cooked oats
bran
pinch of salt
brown sugar OR a dash of real maple syrup
cinnamon
chopped nuts (pecans or walnus)
handful of dried fruit (craisins, dried blueberries, dried apricots, etc.)
I use milk to make the oatmeal instead of water. This is a good idea for women who need to sneak calcium into our diets.

I cut up half a banana and cook it in with the oats. If you make them in the mirowave put the banana in with the oats and water, and i use a bit of salt and perhaps a few raisins. i cook it for a min or so, and then mix it all together, and cook it for another min-min and a half. it makes it super creamy and delicious without using milk.
when it's done i add cinn and a little bit of sweetner. it's amazing...

I've always liked this sandwich...and that goes back about 40 years...today I order it slightly healthier w/o the cheese, request light sauce and ask them to add lettuce, tomato and pickle. It is a little confusing for most of the cashiers at first, but most of the time I receive what I requested...just wish the bun was whole grain or a bit healthier in other ways. I generally only eat at McD's when taking a car trip but it is something consistent to count on.

once in a while I get a nostalgic craving for one, but then I think about the highly processed bits of white fish deep fried in heavy batter and slathered with cholesterol laden mayonnaise on a slightly stale bun, not to mention the processed cheese, and I remember why I don't eat filet o' fish anymore. But the pull of childhood is strong.... thinking Velveeta ...

Just can't order one....fake preformed ribs slathered in commercial bbq sauce...ewwww! Hmm no comparison when I really think about it. A rib needs a bone, smoke flavor, nice rub, little sauce and a beer...none of which you can get at McDonalds.

I'll stick with my usual McD salad while the kids play.