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Comment on Oatmeal, many ways by Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:22:02 +0000

These are spectacular ideas! I kind of stole from a few of them and did cinnamon, raw orange blossom honey, vanilla extract and chopped pecans. My family has always cooked out oatmeal more to the consistancy of really chewy granola cause we don’t like mushy texture. I boiled half a cup of water, added slightly more oatmeal than water (to give it that chewy feeling) then once cooked, I added the cinnamon and honey. I added the chopped pecans and milk with vanilla in last. Its really good! Perfectly sweet thanks for all the ideas!!

Comment on Going unprocessed this October by NANA

NANA — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:16:43 +0000

Dear Jo,
Lucky me! I took a chance that you might have checked in and updated us.

I wanted to send you a sight I came across but didn’t have your E-mail.
It is http://www.clabbergirl.com. After unprocessed October, you might find it
interesting. I made a couple of her apple recipes. She’s very into natural
food. I have been using almond meal in some of my baking and it works fine.
We had a totally unprocessed supper tonight so your information was very
timely. We’ve been very careful about reading labels etc.

See you soon.
Love, Nana

Comment on Using vanilla beans by Any-fruit cobbler | Hands-Free Cooking

Any-fruit cobbler | Hands-Free Cooking — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:55:31 +0000

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Comment on Using vanilla beans by Marisa

Marisa — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:34:15 +0000

I am so delighted to hear that you found that post helpful! Yay!

Comment on Around the web on a Saturday by mog

mog — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:44:50 +0000

Secret: I like to plant things from my kitchen, especially in February, especially in eggshells.
Mustard seeds, pinto beans, and lentils have been successful. Dill seed, not so much.

Comment on Around the web on a Saturday by NANA

NANA — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:06:55 +0000

I thought of you when I read about McDonald’s oatmeal and waited for
your comment. I knew it was too good to pass up.

The best oatmeal on the market today is Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned
Oatmeal (takes only 5 minutes) We buy it in Ocean State Job Lots for
$2.99 for 2 pounds. The same thing is $4.59 in Star Market. Also, it’s
a good company. The owner retired and instead of selling he gave the company to his employees.

Regarding your previous article on different recipes for oatmeal, when I
wanted my little boy to have a hot breakfast, I put a little vanilla ice cream
on his “Maypo”
It worked great.

Love ya

Comment on Around the web on a Saturday by 'becca

'becca — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:16:51 +0000

On the more amusing side, did you read about Vermont formally complaining that McDonald’s fruit maple oatmeal has no maple syrup, just scraps of a branch of a tree distantly related to maple? Result: in VT, McD’s has to give you real maple syrup on the side if you ask for it.

Comment on Our new kitchen by Dad

Dad — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:58:31 +0000

Very Cool. It looks beautiful, much more inviting and functional. Congratulations!

Comment on Oatmeal, many ways by Jo

Jo — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:28:30 +0000

I’d love grits recipes! I think they’re delicious, but they’re not on my mental breakfast list, so I don’t make them often. I think the stuff I get from the bulk section of our co-op, which I use to make polenta, is actually just grits. Grits go better with different types of cheese than oatmeal does, so that’s a big point in their favor.

Comment on Oatmeal, many ways by Jo

Jo — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:25:08 +0000

Hi, Georgia! I’m so glad you’re reading this. I always feel warm and fuzzy when I find out someone is reading my blog, especially someone I haven’t talked to in a while. Thanks for posting!

I’ve never tried applesauce in oatmeal, but I love the idea. I’ll have to give that a shot. You’re exactly right about the tea – I brew it nice and strong, and cook the oats in it. Depending on the tea, it can be really good. I don’t do it often, because the first tea I make in the morning is always designated for drinking, and until I’ve woken up a little, I never think about making extra to cook with. (Now that I ponder it while I’m awake, it should be really easy to brew an extra cup before I start making breakfast, but first-thing-in-the-morning logic doesn’t allow for that, I guess.)