Oatmeal for Breakfast

[ProfessorM]

stick extra in fridge and use next day

[Saltheart]

Yeah , if I had an ounce of self control. I just been eating it. I Just need to get scientific and actually use a measuring cup.

I'm going to try McCann's next or the Red Mill if I get to Ocean State first.

[Nebe]

I like cashews and real maple syrup in my oatmeal
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[Saltheart]

Cashews , that's different. Actually sounds good to me as the cashews have a stronger taste than walnuts or Almonds. I'll have to try unsalted cashews

[Saltheart]

Got some steel cut oats (Red Mill). They did have a nice texture but what surprised me was the almost 20 minutes of boil. I thought it would be 5 instead of the 1 minute for quick oats (quick oats , not instant) . I have about 3 pounds of the new stuff so I will be eating it for a month but I'll have to really think about waiting 20 minutes for it to boil vs 1 minute for the rolled oats.

I was really surprised at the price difference between the Red Mill and the McCanns (both steel cut) . At Daves Market the Red Mill was only $3 vs $6 for roughly the same amount of McCanns. 2 to 1. The McCanns better give you an orgasm when you eat it to justify a 2 to 1 price difference!

[spence]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

Got some steel cut oats (Red Mill). They did have a nice texture but what surprised me was the almost 20 minutes of boil. I thought it would be 5 instead of the 1 minute for quick oats (quick oats , not instant) . I have about 3 pounds of the new stuff so I will be eating it for a month but I'll have to really think about waiting 20 minutes for it to boil vs 1 minute for the rolled oats.

I was really surprised at the price difference between the Red Mill and the McCanns (both steel cut) . At Daves Market the Red Mill was only $3 vs $6 for roughly the same amount of McCanns. 2 to 1. The McCanns better give you an orgasm when you eat it to justify a 2 to 1 price difference!

Let me understand, you're surprised the steel cut oats took longer than the "quick oats" you were used to?

It's worth it in my opinion. I like the texture a lot better than the fluffy stuff. They say you can cook them in advance and hold in the fridge although I've never done it.

Had mine this morning with some dried cranberries, a perfectly ripe banana and some Aquidneck Island honey.

-spence

[Saltheart]

I knew it would take longer but 20 times longer?? That surprised me.

I did get the portion size right though. I used 16 OZ water and 1/2 cup of oats. With the nuts and craisins it was a good bowl full but not a belly buster.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

I knew it would take longer but 20 times longer?? That surprised me.

I did get the portion size right though. I used 16 OZ water and 1/2 cup of oats. With the nuts and craisins it was a good bowl full but not a belly buster.

Yep, that's a good amount otherwise you'll be throwing it away.

Think of it this way, it's about the same time you'd spend making risotto...

-spence

[RIJIMMY]

nothing is better than a big bowl of oatmeal next to my plate of bacon, 3 egg cheese omlette, biscuit and gravy and a pile of homefries. Im too full to eat the oatmeal but its looks good on the table....

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

nothing is better than a big bowl of oatmeal next to my plate of bacon, 3 egg cheese omlette, biscuit and gravy and a pile of homefries. Im too full to eat the oatmeal but its looks good on the table....

There's nothing better than a good biscuit and sausage gravy. Not something I'd eat very often, but if I'm down south at a classic spot I might just indulge a bit.

-spence

[Saltheart]

The eggs , bacon and home fries (you forgot the muffin) is exactly what I am trying to avoid , thus the switch to oatmeal.

I find that since I started the oatmeal , I am less hungry all day long. Even 8 hours or more later at super time I'm not "starving" like I did all the time before the oatmeal.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

The eggs , bacon and home fries is exactly what I am trying to avoid , thus the switch to oatmeal.

Unless you're on a really strict diet I don't think there's anything wrong with a few eggs. I find the protien helps satiate your hunger and eggs are a great platform for vegetables and hot sauce

I try to avoid bacon almost entirely. I do buy the really good smoked stuff from Sid Wainer and use just a tiny amount to flavor other foods.

I've never had a homefry that I liked, and they're all carbs and fat anyway.

-spence

[Saltheart]

I have nothing against eggs either but I seldom have them without the bacon or sausage and home fries, toast etc.

The worst food of all IMO that I have almost completely eliminated from my food supply is .....hot dogs. 85 % fat. 85%!!! I couldn't believe it when I read that on the nutritional label. I really like hot dogs on a bun with all the condiments but I cannot justify eating a meat product that is 85% fat.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by spence

There's nothing better than a good biscuit and sausage gravy. Not something I'd eat very often, but if I'm down south at a classic spot I might just indulge a bit.

-spence

Ask Nebe - I think Phil's in Wakefield RI is the best I ever had, even compared to down south

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

Ask Nebe - I think Phil's in Wakefield RI is the best I ever had, even compared to down south

Been there once. If I had that place across from work I'd be huge.

-spence

[The Dad Fisherman]

I love Biscuits and Gravy...

[spence]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I love Biscuits and Gravy...

My favorite is this place down in Greensboro, NC. They make their own hams also...it's insanely good food.

-spence

[The Dad Fisherman]

Got hooked on it when I was stationed down in South Carolina.....that and Red Beans and Rice

[Saltheart]

The big thing I remember eating in NC was pulled pork sandwiches. Good! I did a lot of business travel down there and the locals always got biscuits and gravy as part of their breakfast.

I added a little more water and just a smidge less oats to my oatmeal today. It came out great. I think I am zeroing in on the perfect bowl of oatmeal! When we were kids my mother made thick , like turkey stuffing then we made it more msuhy liquid by adding milk which was her intent. The extra water today made it a little runny like it would have been after adding milk back then. Brown sugar (just a little) , cinnimon, walnuts and fresh Blueberries today.

[Jenn]

This morning's bowl...
Bobs Red mill Gluten Free
Big ole spoon full of canned pumpkin
Handful of frozencrnberries and a spoonful of cashew butter

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by spence

Been there once. If I had that place across from work I'd be huge.

-spence

i would wager a guess that at least 15 lbs of my poney keg is from phils..

for a couple years i had a little corned beef hash addiction until i read the fat content on a can at stop and shop..

My standard breakfast lately is 2 sweet apple chicken sausages, 2 eggs over medium with a few strips of baby swiss on top served up in some toasted whole wheat bread as a sammich.... I butter the bread with a little irish butter that is to die for..

[Raven]

some walnuts added is real good...too

a teaspoon of real maple syrup outstanding

try the Manuka raisens they are far superior to
californicated raisens

[Saltheart]

I got this down to a science now! I bought a 1/2 cup scoop. Now its a beer glass full of water in the pan to boil. I also start the coffee machine. Go take a leak. The water for the oatmeal boils in a minute. One scoop of oatmeal in. Turn the heat down to slow boil. By then the one cup coffee maker is ready. I add some milk to the coffeee and sit down for 17 minutes while I sip the coffee to wake up and look at my emails ,this site, etc. The oatmeal 17 minute boil time goes quickly and I shut the heat off. I add the brown sugar , cinnamon , and nuts. Stir them all in. A handfull of blueberries or craisins on top and I sit down and eat the oatmeal right out of the pan I cooked it in.


I love it when a plan comes together!

[Nebe]

did you try cashews?

[Saltheart]

Not yet but I will. Got to eat the blueberries , bananas , walnuts and craisins I bought first. The trouble with cashews will be putting a small handful in the oatmeal then eating the whole rest of the can that night watching TV!

[Nebe]

haha. yes i know that routine..

on a side note, my favorite nut snack is wasabi coated almonds.. THey are amazing and go well with some good beer.

[Saltheart]

My first encounter with wasabi was in Japan at a business dinner at a fancy restaurant One of these places where your waitresses were dressed like geishas and kneeled on the floor to pour you each little shot of saki.

Anyway , they bring out some food and on the plate is this pile of green paste. Being a dumbo I think its mashed peas (yes definitely stupid...did I mention the saki? ) . So I pick up the whole pile with my chopstix and shovel it into my mouth. Well needless to say , it was an eye opener.

So now the Japanese guys who brought me there start saying...Oh , you like wasabe...you ate so much...bring him more wasabi !

[jredfly]

Good to know - I have been paying $6 for the Quaker steel grain at SS. I will look around for that Red Mill.


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I was really surprised at the price difference between the Red Mill and the McCanns (both steel cut) . At Daves Market the Red Mill was only $3 vs $6 for roughly the same amount of McCanns. 2 to 1. The McCanns better give you an orgasm when you eat it to justify a 2 to 1 price difference! [/QUOTE]

[Saltheart]

I bought mine (Red Mill steel cut) at Daves but they say its available at Ocean State so that should be even less expensive.