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Default Bittman shreds McDonalds "healthy" oatmeal

On 26/02/2011 7:06 AM, James Silverton wrote:
> On 2/25/2011 2:48 PM, Goomba wrote:
>> Pete C. wrote:
>>
>>> I only use instant oatmeal packets in two places - my camper and my
>>> emergency "bug out bag". For home use it is strictly Quaker Old
>>> Fashioned oatmeal microwaved for 1.5-2 min depending on starting water
>>> temp.

>>
>> I keep a packet of Quaker maple brown sugar oats in my work bag. Come 5
>> AM at work if I'm starving I can mix up a little oatmeal in a styrofoam
>> cup using the instant hot water dispenser and eat 'em with a wooden
>> tongue blade on the run. It helps keep body and soul together for a few
>> more hours...

>
> Actually, a dry mixture of (usually Quaker) oats with raisins is quite
> palatable and does not need moisture for a small snack. To tell the
> truth, I actually prefer that to Scots porridge with salt and I can't
> stand sweetened cooked oatmeal.
>

Do your friends keep clear of you when you eat that?

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