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Manda Ruby > wrote:

> What's the difference between porridge and oatmeal?

Dialect. As far as the actual dish goes, nothing except individual
style.

> What's the fastest and cheapest way to make porridege as well as
> oatmeal ?

In the microwave, using normal porridge oats/oatmeal.

> I have been using the expensive Quaker oats but saw thread in rfc
> about complaints on the prices and also learned that in US, the price
> of the traditioonal oats has also been inflated.

They probably have. However, they'll still be cheaper than "instant"
and/or flavoured products.

Miche

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