For you oatmeal lovers

[DeniseGoldberg]

Serious oatmeal eaters know that only steel-cut will do. Those of us who don't want to wait 20 minutes for it to cook, just bring it to a boil the night before, turn off the flame and put it on the back of the stove overnight. It's ready to just warm up in the morning.

Thanks for the tip! Now I have to go buy some steel cut McCann's so I can try the overnight cooking trick.
--- Denise

[SadieKate]

OMG, where is this thread going? It got out of it's girdle.

Anyway, my 2 cents on the choice of oatmeal. I like the 7-grain cut cereals enhanced with other cut grains of choice. Lots of flavor, very chewy and they stick with you. Put 1 cup in a microwaveable bowl with 2 cups water and nuke for 10 mins while you shower. Voila!

Add to taste: sliced roasted almonds, pecan, raisins, chopped dates, cherries, brown sugar, etc., etc., etc.

[nuthatch]

Add to taste: sliced roasted almonds, pecan, raisins, chopped dates, cherries, brown sugar, etc., etc., etc.

Love these condiment ideas! There's no limit to how we will adulterate our oats!

[Melody]

My preference is McCann's Irish Oatmeal. I use the quick cook kind - in too much of a hurry at breakfast to cook the steel-cut version. Instant? I only put up with instant cereals when I'm camping!
--- Denise

heh. My husband and I are the opposite. After getting hooked on the steel-cut oatmeal, we haven't gone back to instant. My understanding is that it's also better for you than the instant since there is more bran (or something or other) in the steel cut version that helps lower cholesterol, which is really good for us.

What we do, when we're having it in the morning, is we start it up just after we get out of bed. Just water, salt and the oatmeal. Then we both take showers. By the time we're done and gotten dressed, oatmeal is ready. Add a little milk, some raisins and a little brown sugar and we're good to go.

Mel

[Roadrunner]

How interesting. I never grew up with oatmeal in the house as my father would not eat any kind of food that is a mushy consistancy.

Can anyone list any favorite brands, instant vs cooked (I guess) etc. I guess this is something worth to try, however, like my father I never did because it didn't look appetizing.

thanks ~ JoAnn

Being a good Scots-woman I love porridge, I mainly eat it in winter though.
I tend to like Scots porridge oats. I have tried others including the type you soak overnight but I'm afraid that Scots is the only brand I like.

[Adventure Girl]

I am an oatmeal snob! I've tried many brands and my favorite is Silver Palate Thick and Rough Oatmeal. It has just the right flavor and texture for me.
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http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/n...prrfnbr=149678

[nuthatch]

Being a good Scots-woman I love porridge, I mainly eat it in winter though.
I tend to like Scots porridge oats. I have tried others including the type you soak overnight but I'm afraid that Scots is the only brand I like.

I don't suppose we oatmeal snobs can interest you in starting a little exporting business can we, Margaret? I'll have some Hamlyn's Pinhead oats and Yorkshire Gold tea.

[Roadrunner]

I don't suppose we oatmeal snobs can interest you in starting a little exporting business can we, Margaret? I'll have some Hamlyn's Pinhead oats and Yorkshire Gold tea.

Never seen that particular oatmeal before. We could do a swap I'll send you some porridge if you send me some froot loops. Can't get them over here The nearest thing we have is cheerios.

[nuthatch]

Never seen that particular oatmeal before. We could do a swap I'll send you some porridge if you send me some froot loops. Can't get them over here The nearest thing we have is cheerios.

Ha, ha! Froot Loops! PM your address to me and I'll send you some! I can get them in 22 oz bags for about one pound sterling (Malt-O-Meal brand). The shipping is the bite, isn't it!

[Barb]

You're all so worldly....I'm so embarrassed!!! I eat good old quaker oats every morning. Not the instant stuff. And please....I need blueberries or blackberries in mine. Well ok, I will settle for cin/honey in a pinch.