Left the office at 3pm with about 5 hours of work to do at home. Lacking
time to really cook a meal, the thought of a steaming bowl of oatmeal came
to mind.

Toasted a cup of pinhead oatmeal and a big handful of walnut pieces on a
baking sheet. Simmered the oatmeal in half milk/half water, lightly
salted, for about 45 minutes until very thick. Mixed in a glob of butter
until melted, then poured into a bowl. This followed by a generous
sprinkling of brown sugar, the toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.

Very tasty, filling, and satisfying. Sometimes "dinner" just isn't dinner.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

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Wayne wrote:
> Left the office at 3pm with about 5 hours of work to do at home. Lacking
> time to really cook a meal, the thought of a steaming bowl of oatmeal came
> to mind.
>
> Toasted a cup of pinhead oatmeal and a big handful of walnut pieces on a
> baking sheet. Simmered the oatmeal in half milk/half water, lightly
> salted, for about 45 minutes until very thick. Mixed in a glob of butter
> until melted, then poured into a bowl. This followed by a generous
> sprinkling of brown sugar, the toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
>
> Very tasty, filling, and satisfying. Sometimes "dinner" just isn't dinner.
>
Pinhead oatmeal? I haven't had oatmeal in years
and years. I think I'll do some up for breakfast.
But I just use the standard quick cooking oats.
Tell me more about this pinhead stuff, please?
Goomba

Wayne wrote:
> Left the office at 3pm with about 5 hours of work to do at home. Lacking
> time to really cook a meal, the thought of a steaming bowl of oatmeal came
> to mind.
>
> Toasted a cup of pinhead oatmeal and a big handful of walnut pieces on a
> baking sheet. Simmered the oatmeal in half milk/half water, lightly
> salted, for about 45 minutes until very thick. Mixed in a glob of butter
> until melted, then poured into a bowl. This followed by a generous
> sprinkling of brown sugar, the toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
>
> Very tasty, filling, and satisfying. Sometimes "dinner" just isn't dinner.
>
Pinhead oatmeal? I haven't had oatmeal in years
and years. I think I'll do some up for breakfast.
But I just use the standard quick cooking oats.
Tell me more about this pinhead stuff, please?
Goomba

Goomba38 > wrote in
:

> Wayne wrote:
>> Left the office at 3pm with about 5 hours of work to do at home.
>> Lacking time to really cook a meal, the thought of a steaming bowl of
>> oatmeal came to mind.
>>
>> Toasted a cup of pinhead oatmeal and a big handful of walnut pieces
>> on a baking sheet. Simmered the oatmeal in half milk/half water,
>> lightly salted, for about 45 minutes until very thick. Mixed in a
>> glob of butter until melted, then poured into a bowl. This followed
>> by a generous sprinkling of brown sugar, the toasted walnuts, and
>> dried cranberries.
>>
>> Very tasty, filling, and satisfying. Sometimes "dinner" just isn't
>> dinner.
>>
> Pinhead oatmeal? I haven't had oatmeal in years
> and years. I think I'll do some up for breakfast.
> But I just use the standard quick cooking oats.
> Tell me more about this pinhead stuff, please?
> Goomba

Also known as steel cut oats, or Irish or Scottish oatmeal. The most
commonly available brand in the US is probably McCann's, but it's very
over-priced. I usually buy other brands or in bulk where it's often
carried in the natural foods sections of supermarkets. Also often
available in health food stores. If you can find a store that carries
"Bob's Red Mill" products, they will usually have it. Last resort,
splurge and buy McCann's.

The grains of oats are cut into small pieces rather than being rolled.
Inherently, this requires a higher ratio of water to oats and a
significantly longer cooking time, but well worth the time and effort.

I like to toast the oats for a nutty flavor. I usually cook them in a
50/50 mix of milk/water, although all water is fine.

HTH

--
Wayne in Phoenix

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*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Goomba38 > wrote in
:

> Wayne wrote:
>> Left the office at 3pm with about 5 hours of work to do at home.
>> Lacking time to really cook a meal, the thought of a steaming bowl of
>> oatmeal came to mind.
>>
>> Toasted a cup of pinhead oatmeal and a big handful of walnut pieces
>> on a baking sheet. Simmered the oatmeal in half milk/half water,
>> lightly salted, for about 45 minutes until very thick. Mixed in a
>> glob of butter until melted, then poured into a bowl. This followed
>> by a generous sprinkling of brown sugar, the toasted walnuts, and
>> dried cranberries.
>>
>> Very tasty, filling, and satisfying. Sometimes "dinner" just isn't
>> dinner.
>>
> Pinhead oatmeal? I haven't had oatmeal in years
> and years. I think I'll do some up for breakfast.
> But I just use the standard quick cooking oats.
> Tell me more about this pinhead stuff, please?
> Goomba

Also known as steel cut oats, or Irish or Scottish oatmeal. The most
commonly available brand in the US is probably McCann's, but it's very
over-priced. I usually buy other brands or in bulk where it's often
carried in the natural foods sections of supermarkets. Also often
available in health food stores. If you can find a store that carries
"Bob's Red Mill" products, they will usually have it. Last resort,
splurge and buy McCann's.

The grains of oats are cut into small pieces rather than being rolled.
Inherently, this requires a higher ratio of water to oats and a
significantly longer cooking time, but well worth the time and effort.

I like to toast the oats for a nutty flavor. I usually cook them in a
50/50 mix of milk/water, although all water is fine.

HTH

--
Wayne in Phoenix

unmunge as w-e-b

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Wayne wrote:

> I like to toast the oats for a nutty flavor. I usually cook them in a
> 50/50 mix of milk/water, although all water is fine.
>
> HTH

Yes, it does, thanks
The cafeteria at work does great cheese grits
which they cook in milk/water also.
Goomba

Wayne wrote:

> I like to toast the oats for a nutty flavor. I usually cook them in a
> 50/50 mix of milk/water, although all water is fine.
>
> HTH

Yes, it does, thanks
The cafeteria at work does great cheese grits
which they cook in milk/water also.
Goomba

Goomba38 > wrote in :

> Wayne wrote:
>
>> I like to toast the oats for a nutty flavor. I usually cook them in a
>> 50/50 mix of milk/water, although all water is fine.
>>
>> HTH
>
> Yes, it does, thanks
> The cafeteria at work does great cheese grits
> which they cook in milk/water also.
> Goomba
>

Ummm... Cheese grits are great!

--
Wayne in Phoenix

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*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Goomba38 > wrote in :

> Wayne wrote:
>
>> I like to toast the oats for a nutty flavor. I usually cook them in a
>> 50/50 mix of milk/water, although all water is fine.
>>
>> HTH
>
> Yes, it does, thanks
> The cafeteria at work does great cheese grits
> which they cook in milk/water also.
> Goomba
>

Ummm... Cheese grits are great!

--
Wayne in Phoenix

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*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Wayne wrote:
>
> Left the office at 3pm with about 5 hours of work to do at home. Lacking
> time to really cook a meal, the thought of a steaming bowl of oatmeal came
> to mind.
>
> Toasted a cup of pinhead oatmeal and a big handful of walnut pieces on a
> baking sheet. Simmered the oatmeal in half milk/half water, lightly
> salted, for about 45 minutes until very thick. Mixed in a glob of butter
> until melted, then poured into a bowl. This followed by a generous
> sprinkling of brown sugar, the toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
>
> Very tasty, filling, and satisfying. Sometimes "dinner" just isn't dinner.
>
> --
> Wayne in Phoenix

Oatmeal for dinner is common in our house. With my mother being such a
picky eater, it's one thing she will often eat when nothing else sounds
tempting.

Wayne wrote:
>
> Left the office at 3pm with about 5 hours of work to do at home. Lacking
> time to really cook a meal, the thought of a steaming bowl of oatmeal came
> to mind.
>
> Toasted a cup of pinhead oatmeal and a big handful of walnut pieces on a
> baking sheet. Simmered the oatmeal in half milk/half water, lightly
> salted, for about 45 minutes until very thick. Mixed in a glob of butter
> until melted, then poured into a bowl. This followed by a generous
> sprinkling of brown sugar, the toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
>
> Very tasty, filling, and satisfying. Sometimes "dinner" just isn't dinner.
>
> --
> Wayne in Phoenix

Oatmeal for dinner is common in our house. With my mother being such a
picky eater, it's one thing she will often eat when nothing else sounds
tempting.