The Bubbo wrote:


I despise oatmeal in any form, but several people have told me that the
steel cut oats are vastly superior in taste and texture.


same here, i just can't stand it and whenever I tell people I get the same
response as when I say I don't like mushrooms "you just haven't had them
prepared correctly".


But it may be true. I went through this recently with my sister in law. She told
me about the way someone had roasted carrots and she loved them. I suggested she
try parsnips roasted. No way! She HATES parsnips. her parents served parsnips a
lot and he hated them. I know they are horrible when boiled and I can't stand
them done like that, but I really really like them roasted.

Peter A wrote:

I despise oatmeal in any form,


Have you tried it as cookies? That's the way I've been getting my
oatmeal recently. I recommend it.


Melt 1/2 cup butter.
Add 1 packed cup dark brown sugar and mix.
Add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix.


Sift into the butter mixtu 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 tsp. baking
powder.


Add 2 cups quick oats (straight from the box, uncooked) and 1 cup
raisins. Combine well.


Drop onto greased cookie sheets in walnut sized balls. Bake at 350
degrees for about 12-15 minutes or until brown on the bottom.


---------------------------


Now my question. I love these cookies and have made them 3 times. The
first time I used melted butter and white flour as the original recipe
said. The second time I used whole wheat flour, forgot the vanilla
extract, and couldn't tell the difference. I liked both versions but
thought they got hard as they cooled. Still good, though.


The third time I doubled the recipe, remembered the vanilla, and
softened the butter on the counter overnight. I creamed the sugar into
the butter which is the direction usually used for cookies. This time
the cookies are, in my opinion, perfect. They're soft. I froze a bunch
of them and have been eating them a few each day by removing them from
the freezer in the morning, letting them thaw open air (not even covered
in plastic) and nibbling throughout the day. They stay soft.


Is that because of creaming the butter with the sugar, or is it because
of the unually rainy, humid weather we've been having, or is it another
variable?


--Lia

Hello,
I'm new to the group. I've been enjoying your posts for a week or so.

I hated oatmeal for at least 30 years because my mother force fed it to
me every single morning. I had to wolf the gloppy stuff down as I
rushed to catch the bus.

However, I did find a baked oatmeal recipe that is delightful. When
baking time isn't a factor, I highly recommend it.

Amish Baked Oatmeal

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Warm milk
Fresh fruit &/or brown sugar -- optional

Combine the first 8 ingredients; mix well. Spread evenly in a greased
13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350*F for 25-30 minutes or until
edges are brown. Spoon into individual bowls; add milk. Top with fruit
&/or brown sugar if desired.

Happy to be aboard,
Rosey

http://www.SurvivalCookbook.com

I found a typo in my own post. That should read 2/3 cup butter.
Corrected copy below.


Julia Altshuler wrote:
Peter A wrote:

I despise oatmeal in any form,



Have you tried it as cookies? That's the way I've been getting my
oatmeal recently. I recommend it.


Melt 2/3 cup butter.
Add 1 packed cup dark brown sugar and mix.
Add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix.


Sift into the butter mixtu 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 tsp. baking
powder.


Add 2 cups quick oats (straight from the box, uncooked) and 1 cup
raisins. Combine well.


Drop onto greased cookie sheets in walnut sized balls. Bake at 350
degrees for about 12-15 minutes or until brown on the bottom.


---------------------------


Now my question. I love these cookies and have made them 3 times. The
first time I used melted butter and white flour as the original recipe
said. The second time I used whole wheat flour, forgot the vanilla
extract, and couldn't tell the difference. I liked both versions but
thought they got hard as they cooled. Still good, though.


The third time I doubled the recipe, remembered the vanilla, and
softened the butter on the counter overnight. I creamed the sugar into
the butter which is the direction usually used for cookies. This time
the cookies are, in my opinion, perfect. They're soft. I froze a bunch
of them and have been eating them a few each day by removing them from
the freezer in the morning, letting them thaw open air (not even covered
in plastic) and nibbling throughout the day. They stay soft.


Is that because of creaming the butter with the sugar, or is it because
of the unusually rainy, humid weather we've been having, or is it another
variable?


--Lia

Dave Smith wrote:
The Bubbo wrote:


I despise oatmeal in any form, but several people have told me that the
steel cut oats are vastly superior in taste and texture.


same here, i just can't stand it and whenever I tell people I get the same
response as when I say I don't like mushrooms "you just haven't had them
prepared correctly".


But it may be true. I went through this recently with my sister in law. She
told
me about the way someone had roasted carrots and she loved them. I suggested
she
try parsnips roasted. No way! She HATES parsnips. her parents served
parsnips a
lot and he hated them. I know they are horrible when boiled and I can't
stand
them done like that, but I really really like them roasted.



I will admit that I despised beets for years until I realized that I just hate
the canned beets of my youth. Fresh roasted beets are heavenly.

Mushrooms, however are the most vile and evil of all substances.

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com
Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!

On Sun, 14 May 2006 17:34:11 GMT, Peter A
wrote:

In article ,
says...
Do any of you eat hot oatmeal cereal in the morning? I remember my
grandmother eating it a lot. I've heard that it is a healthy and
filling alternative to the usual eggs and bacon. Is there a fast and
easy way of making oatmeal cereal without using the instant oatmeal
packages that are overly processed? Someone suggested using steel-cut
oats. Thanks for any suggestions. Mike

Mix 1/4c steel cut oats with 1c water and a wee pinch of salt. Simmer
for 15-20 min preferably in a nonstick pan. Not fast but I don't think
you can speed it up.

If you start from scratch, probably not. But if you eat it regularly
and plan ahead just a little, as I do, there is a way that takes just
a couple of minutes.

I put enough for 2-3 days in a large plastic container and cover with
2-3 times the volume of water from the instant hot faucet. I then
microwave for 20-30 seconds, cover, and put in the frig.

It's ready to eat in a few hours. I never really timed it as I do it
the day before so that it's ready in the morning. I then just pop it
into the microwave, heat, and eat.

Simple, delicious, nutritious, and very filling.

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On 14 May 2006 10:36:01 -0700, "Blair P. Houghton"
wrote:

tenplay wrote:
Do any of you eat hot oatmeal cereal in the morning? I remember my
grandmother eating it a lot. I've heard that it is a healthy and
filling alternative to the usual eggs and bacon. Is there a fast and
easy way of making oatmeal cereal without using the instant oatmeal
packages that are overly processed? Someone suggested using steel-cut
oats. Thanks for any suggestions. Mike

Steel-cut oats take forever to cook, and don't taste like what you
think of as oatmeal.

Dead wrong on count 1 and how do you know what the OP or anyone else
thinks of as oatmeal?

Get McCann's rolled oats. Safeway has them, but they're cheaper at
Trader Joe's.

There are other, even better choices. I buy mine from Honeyville Farms
in 70g tins through Amazon. Honeyville Farms is in Utah, but I think
the oats come from Canada. I was a McCann's devotee for 20 years
before I discovered these. They are much fresher, much, much cheaper,
taste even better (and I love McCann's), and zero husks.

Quaker Oats are a bit too dusty, making the result more
gummy.

Yes, very much so.

Safeway also sells a store-brand "country oats", which are a
little bigger and much less dusty, making them a little crunchy when
cooked (the best kind for oatmeal cookie texture). I add about 10%
country oats to McCann's to make the texture just right.

For you, of course.

Follow the directions on the package. Takes about 5 minutes. I
sweeten mine by slicing banana into it. Melon also works surprisingly
well. Some swear by apple and cinnamon. Maple Syrup or honey
shouldn't be necessary (and kind of defeat the purpose of eating
oatmeal instead of sugary packaged cereals).

You are sure full of rules. ;-)

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On Sun, 14 May 2006 18:52:13 -0400, Dave Smith
wrote:

Peter A wrote:

Steel-cut oats take forever to cook, and don't taste like what you
think of as oatmeal.


I despise oatmeal in any form, but several people have told me that the
steel cut oats are vastly superior in taste and texture.

I you hate them in any form don't expect them to be any better steel cut. I
like oatmeal in most forms. I like steel cut. I like large flake just as
much. I don't have much use for the quick cooking or minute varieties.

Such sweeping generalizations!

I was force fed (Quaker) oatmeal as a child along with Cream of Wheat
and other gooey tortures. I probably disliked the oatmeal the least. I
love steel cut oats.

I think tastes are kinda personal. It's hard to speak for others.
Otherwise how do you explain reality shows, professional wrestling,
televangelists, Rush Limbaugh, and Fox News?

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On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:41:00 -0400, Dave Smith
wrote:

tenplay wrote:

Do any of you eat hot oatmeal cereal in the morning? I remember my
grandmother eating it a lot. I've heard that it is a healthy and
filling alternative to the usual eggs and bacon. Is there a fast and
easy way of making oatmeal cereal without using the instant oatmeal
packages that are overly processed? Someone suggested using steel-cut
oats. Thanks for any suggestions. Mike

I eat oatmeal porridge almost every morning. It takes about 12 minutes to
cook the large flake rolled oats, a little longer than the minute or quick
cooking oats, but it is a lot tastier. Steel cut oats are good but IMO the
extra cost and extra cooking time isn't worth it for a daily breakfast. I
treat myself to them once in a while.

Dave, spoil yourself. Try my overnight method described in another
reply. Actually quicker than even Quacker instant. You just have to
plan ahead a little.

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On 14 May 2006 12:07:14 -0700, "Sheldon" wrote:


George wrote:
Dave Smith wrote:
tenplay wrote:


Do any of you eat hot oatmeal cereal in the morning? I remember my
grandmother eating it a lot. I've heard that it is a healthy and
filling alternative to the usual eggs and bacon. Is there a fast and
easy way of making oatmeal cereal without using the instant oatmeal
packages that are overly processed? Someone suggested using steel-cut
oats. Thanks for any suggestions. Mike


I eat oatmeal porridge almost every morning. It takes about 12 minutes to
cook the large flake rolled oats, a little longer than the minute or quick
cooking oats, but it is a lot tastier. Steel cut oats are good but IMO the
extra cost and extra cooking time isn't worth it for a daily breakfast. I
treat myself to them once in a while.


You can buy steel cut oats for a lot less than the Mcanns product. You
can compensate
for the longer cooking time by making a large batch and then nuke a
serving when needed.

I make about a week's worth at a shot in my slow cooker, cooks while I
sleep... first morning I have it fresh made, the other mornings I
reheat in the nuker. I buy steel cut oats for 75¢/lb including
shipping in 50 pound sacks from: http://www.store.honeyvillegrain.com
This tastes much better than McCain's...

Absolutely. And I was a McCann's devotee for 20 years.

all it says on the heavy brown
paper sack is "Steel Cut Oats" "Product of Canada". I split the 50
pounds with a neighbor. My 25 pounds will last me a year, just right
timing... and these smell so much fresher than McCain's, looks fresher
too... soon as I opened the sack I could smell freshly harvested
oats... with McCain's you're paying mostly for cans.

Overpriced even at that. And lower quality. I used to find at least
one husk in every bowl of McCann's. I have found exactly one husk in
almost two 70g tins of Honeyville Farms.

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"Peter A" wrote in message
...
In article . com,
says...
Steel-cut oats take forever to cook, and don't taste like what you
think of as oatmeal.




I despise oatmeal in any form, but several people have told me that the
steel cut oats are vastly superior in taste and texture.


I used to despise oatmeal. Couldn't choke it down. Then I tried the steel
cut oats. It's not the same at all, texture-wise. It's more like eating
barley or something similar. It's definitely not the gluey stuff that I
always thought oatmeal was.

If you don't like the taste, then it's probably not going to make a
difference, but texture-wise, it's not at all the same.

Donna

On Mon, 15 May 2006 00:16:36 -0600, "D.Currie"
wrote:


"Peter A" wrote in message
...
In article . com,
says...
Steel-cut oats take forever to cook, and don't taste like what you
think of as oatmeal.

I despise oatmeal in any form, but several people have told me that the
steel cut oats are vastly superior in taste and texture.

I used to despise oatmeal. Couldn't choke it down. Then I tried the steel
cut oats. It's not the same at all, texture-wise. It's more like eating
barley or something similar. It's definitely not the gluey stuff that I
always thought oatmeal was.

If you don't like the taste, then it's probably not going to make a
difference, but texture-wise, it's not at all the same.

To me, even the taste is different -- more nutty. Unless it's me
that's more nutty.


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I did manage to get oatmeal palatable - but it involved so much butter,
cream, raisins, and maple syrup that it hardly seemed worth it! With my
1/2 Scottish heritage you'd think I would have the gene.


i do mine in the microwave ..... for half a cup of oats (oatmeal) i use
a mix of about 1/3 cup water and 2/3cup milk i do it in minute bursts
it takes about 4 - 5 mins i stir it each time i take it out . if its
getting a bit solid looking i just add a bit more milk and water each
time if i need to , i like it kinda liquidy and smooth looking .....
when its finished cooking i add some milk a little brown suger and
sultanas or banana or canned peaches depending on what i feel like on
the day . I only eat it in winter and its been so very cold here the
last few days its real oatmeal (porridge) weather

tessa

i do mine in the microwave ..... for half a cup of oats (oatmeal) i use
a mix of about 1/3 cup water and 2/3cup milk i do it in minute bursts
it takes about 4 - 5 mins i stir it each time i take it out . if its
getting a bit solid looking i just add a bit more milk and water each
time if i need to , i like it kinda liquidy and smooth looking .....
when its finished cooking i add some milk a little brown suger and
sultanas or banana or canned peaches depending on what i feel like on
the day . I only eat it in winter and its been so very cold here the
last few days its real oatmeal (porridge) weather

tessa

ps i forgot to say i do it in the microwave in the bowl im going eat it
out ...... much easier to clean and you dont have lots of dishes to
watch

"Blair P. Houghton" writes:

Follow the directions on the package. Takes about 5 minutes. I
sweeten mine by slicing banana into it. Melon also works surprisingly
well. Some swear by apple and cinnamon. Maple Syrup or honey
shouldn't be necessary (and kind of defeat the purpose of eating
oatmeal instead of sugary packaged cereals).

Just don't use salt! As a Scot I know two folk who do that. for me it's
total "Yuck!". I use a half cup of rolled oats with one and a half cups
of boiled water simmer and stir for four minutes. They do say now that
you can use anything from the aforementioned water or milk or even fruit
juice. I do put honey on mine. Mashing in a banana is good rocket fuel
for an active day/sports.

You can prepare it the night before just microwave it or simmer in the
morning.

Graham