May Cod Have Mercy on Your Sole

We are currently in the beginning of the Lenten season and regardless of you belief system you can all dig it...'cause Lent offers one of the most fabulous things on the planet...Friday Fish Frys!

Seriously all walks of life are welcomed with open arms at these parishes and thank goodness, because you seriously wouldn't want to miss out on this spectacular food tradition.  The food may vary from parish to parish, denomination even, but one thing is certain...fish, glorious fish, golden, brown, and delicious.

The Spread

In my neck of the woods the fish of choice is generally catfish or cod (baked cod is an option...but really why waste your time).  Loads of sides are available, generally a pretty decent beer selection (Catholics like to knock 'em back you know), and a dessert table with enough options to cause a deep existential crisis.

Decisions, decisions

I am an avid follower of Lenten Friday Fish Fry.  I really enjoy parish hopping and eating myself silly...and I bet you would too.  You can find a list of fish frys in your area by simply clicking here: The Ultimate Fish Fry Guide

This is just a sample of the goodness that awaits you (and more specifically what I devoured last Friday):

Fried catfish, mac and cheese, potato salad, two slices of rye bread with butter (yeah, I'm not afraid of starches), and some very well hidden green beans.

And lest we forget the dessert that undoubtedly someone's Granny slaved away on (seriously you can taste the love):

Sweet Cherry Pie

Fish be with you and may cod have mercy on your sole!