I have a distinct memory of never liking oatmeal or cream of wheat when I was a kid though I did have a brief but torrid affair with Red River Cereal—think warm, mushy Stoned Wheat Thins with brown sugar—after visiting Young Life's Malibu camp with Northview's Roaring 20's group one summer (I even bought a Red River T-shirt!) When my kids arrived I came to love oatmeal as a quick meal for toddlers, but it still never seemed appetizing to me until I started putting raisins in it. Preferably they go in early enough to get nice and juicy (like in plummi moos), though I know some people HATE "re-plumped" raisins.
The recipe here is:
- Boil some water (Element on Max.)
- Add instant oatmeal and raisins (turn down to less than half)
- Wait until it looks ready, stir if it looks like it needs it, add more of either water or oatmeal if it looks like one is lacking—really, this is not difficult.
- Serve
The interesting part is what you put on oatmeal, so that's what's in the video below.
So after this I went off to school for second breakfast where I met some of the gang of Mennonite men (and women) who I hope will be sharing and cooking for you all here in the coming weeks. I got quite the ribbing at this breakfast Pro-D for starting a blog about cooking, but I bet you'll see a few of them on here someday.
Never thought of syrup.... Hmmmm have to give that a try.. I'm all for the whipping cream style cream... Actually tossed some into my Cheerios this am... With respect to crepes... we didn't use fruit growing up.. Too expensive. Rather... sprinkle fully with white refined sugar and then roll crepe up like you do playdough and scarf :)... Ditch
ReplyDeleteOh yah! I remember having pancakes rolled up with sugar!
ReplyDeleteGood post of the staff enjoying men's cooking!
My man has Never cooked! I've given him plenty opportunities, but with the caveat that he should clean up the kitchen after his effort. Am I being too harsh??
ReplyDeleteDoes he like cooking or would you just like him to Iike it? I know many people who cook do it simply because they are forced to or because others are depending on them. If you'd like to encourage your husband to cook though, maybe offer to do the clean up—or better yet, get the kids to do it!
ReplyDeletePeanut butter on bread, dip in oatmeal and enjoy! Grew up doing that all the time.
ReplyDeleteYou may even try this: Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats (5 minutes), on a school morning. It tastes a lot heartier than the instant kind. Of course, add your raisins, fruits, cinnamon, honey, or creamo to the Oats before serving.
ReplyDeleteOn the weekends, if you have the time, try to go for the 1/2 hour cooking: Steel Cut Oats. Any brand will do, from Quaker to Country Choice Organic. Enjoy!