I don't care how you try to dress it up -- something you drag out of the oven is not a fried potato.
Because of the new state law prohibiting fried food, soft drinks and junk food in K-8 schools during the school day, French fries are off-limits. But now, many school districts think banning French fries - a staple for many youngsters - is simply too much, and are whipping up imitation fries as a consolation prize.
The low-fat impostors go by various names, including oven wedge, oven fry and potato stick. They're baked and have fewer calories.
There is no substitute for the genuine article. Unless these kids are dumber than their parents (see post elsewhere on the new Zogby poll), they won't put up with this. (One of the outstanding potato dishes, by the way, is the Scooby -- fat ranch fries with Old Bay seasoning and a cucumber dressing; available at Munchie's.)
