lachesis
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To be honest, Oatmeal is not something that I call my "native" food at all - but from time to time, I enjoy a hearty bowl of warm oatmeal.
But the thing is, I see this as an extension of a warm soup, or something more like "rice soup" that you have when you are feeling sick in Asian country - so I like it rather plain/salty. I put a pinch of salt to bring out the natural flavor of the oats.
On the other hand, I see most people have their oatmeal "sweet". With fruits, syrups and stuff - but I can fathom having it. I mean, It's not as gross as I think it would be - but for some reason I can't imagine having warm, sweet oatmeal filled with sweets for breakfast.
I had an experience that some mid-western american family having "minute rice" as their breakfast, puttin the rice in a bowl, w/ milk and sugar. That, really grossed me out. Don't ask me why - but it just does... (and it's something I would never even try, even if I end up having sweat oatmeal!)
Anyhow...
I found this on the web - top 10 ways to jazz up your plain oatmeal...
(and for me, it doesn't sound good at all!)
10 WAYS TO MAKE INSTANT OATMEAL INSTANTLY MORE EXCITING
Add fresh or frozen fruit. Sliced bananas are particularly good. A little fistful of frozen blueberries not only add flavor to instant oatmeal, but your mouth will marvel over the inviting temperature / texture differential when you bite into each little berry.
Add dried fruit such as raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dates or sweetened shredded coconut.
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds. Finely chopped nuts can create a tasty crumbled topping.
Add a tablespoon or two of your favorite granola. Mushy boring oatmeal is yesterday's business. Today you can easily add a delightful crunch to any bowl of oatmeal.
Add a dribble of pure delicious maple syrup.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Never be afraid of more flavor.
Add a little dollop of yogurt. Flavored yogurts add taste and all yogurts add a smooth creamy texture.
Crush a little handful of your favorite dry breakfast cereal onto your oatmeal. Cap'n Crunch oatmeal anyone?
Stir in a couple teaspoon of your jam or fruit preserves and turn your oatmeal into a fruity fiesta bowl.
Add a single tablespoon of ice cream to your oatmeal. Your mouth will go crazy with pleasure as the cool ice cream mingles with the warm oats.
Honorable mention goes to these oatmeal additions, most of which should only be enjoyed by really skinny people: whipped cream, chocolate chips, mini-marshmallows, butter and brown sugar, crumbled candy bars (seriously) and eggnog.
But the thing is, I see this as an extension of a warm soup, or something more like "rice soup" that you have when you are feeling sick in Asian country - so I like it rather plain/salty. I put a pinch of salt to bring out the natural flavor of the oats.
On the other hand, I see most people have their oatmeal "sweet". With fruits, syrups and stuff - but I can fathom having it. I mean, It's not as gross as I think it would be - but for some reason I can't imagine having warm, sweet oatmeal filled with sweets for breakfast.
I had an experience that some mid-western american family having "minute rice" as their breakfast, puttin the rice in a bowl, w/ milk and sugar. That, really grossed me out. Don't ask me why - but it just does... (and it's something I would never even try, even if I end up having sweat oatmeal!)
Anyhow...
I found this on the web - top 10 ways to jazz up your plain oatmeal...
(and for me, it doesn't sound good at all!)
10 WAYS TO MAKE INSTANT OATMEAL INSTANTLY MORE EXCITING
Add fresh or frozen fruit. Sliced bananas are particularly good. A little fistful of frozen blueberries not only add flavor to instant oatmeal, but your mouth will marvel over the inviting temperature / texture differential when you bite into each little berry.
Add dried fruit such as raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dates or sweetened shredded coconut.
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds. Finely chopped nuts can create a tasty crumbled topping.
Add a tablespoon or two of your favorite granola. Mushy boring oatmeal is yesterday's business. Today you can easily add a delightful crunch to any bowl of oatmeal.
Add a dribble of pure delicious maple syrup.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Never be afraid of more flavor.
Add a little dollop of yogurt. Flavored yogurts add taste and all yogurts add a smooth creamy texture.
Crush a little handful of your favorite dry breakfast cereal onto your oatmeal. Cap'n Crunch oatmeal anyone?
Stir in a couple teaspoon of your jam or fruit preserves and turn your oatmeal into a fruity fiesta bowl.
Add a single tablespoon of ice cream to your oatmeal. Your mouth will go crazy with pleasure as the cool ice cream mingles with the warm oats.
Honorable mention goes to these oatmeal additions, most of which should only be enjoyed by really skinny people: whipped cream, chocolate chips, mini-marshmallows, butter and brown sugar, crumbled candy bars (seriously) and eggnog.
