the quest for the perfect easy bowl of oatmeal

[five one]

we use "original" quaker oats and they are always a big hit. we like to add dried fruit or fresh fruit and chopped nuts to it.

I use Safeway's version of oats labeled "old fashioned". Same as Quaker "original" I'm sure. I have some hand made deep bowls, so I put together 1/2 c. oats, 1 c. water, a pinch of salt, and dried fruit du jour. Usually cranberries or blueberries. Zap in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes on high, then let it sit covered for 3-5 minutes. Add brown sugar or honey. Yummy. And no pot to clean . But the bowl has to be deep enough so that the oatmeal won't boil over.

In the summer I put it together the night before using vanilla soy milk rather than water. Refrigerate and eat it cold and uncooked in the morning.

Getting hungry. Must find lunch.