Quick & Dirty/Garden Report: Chive blossom!
Isn't she so precious?? My first chive blossom. Well, bud. I'd read that they make pretty purple flowers, but never seen one. Looking forward to what becomes of it.
Recipe: Instant Oatmeal Jars
If I'd known about this as a kid, my whole world would have been a lot different.
You can put oatmeal in jars, add boiling water, and BOOM. BREAKFAST.
"Oh but Heather you need quick oats"/"It only works with some oats"/"You can't use other kinds of hot cereal."
That's what they told me too, but they're wrong. I've tried it. I probably wouldn't use wheat berries, but any somewhat processed grain should do.
Here's my recipe, you may need to tweak to your tastes.
1 pint jar1/2 c oats 1/2 c toppings Dry sweetener if you're using it Pinch of salt
Store at room temperature.
To eat: add boiling water to just below the fill line--I leave about 1/2 inch. Stir and rest for 5 minutes. Add liquid sweetener, butter, milk/cream to taste.
Cream of wheat/Farina plumps so much more than oats. I use 1/3c and no toppings.
What kind of toppings? Dried fruit like cranberries are easy & cheapChopped or shaved nuts are greatSeeds like pumpkin or s…
You can put oatmeal in jars, add boiling water, and BOOM. BREAKFAST.
"Oh but Heather you need quick oats"/"It only works with some oats"/"You can't use other kinds of hot cereal."
That's what they told me too, but they're wrong. I've tried it. I probably wouldn't use wheat berries, but any somewhat processed grain should do.
Here's my recipe, you may need to tweak to your tastes.
1 pint jar1/2 c oats 1/2 c toppings Dry sweetener if you're using it Pinch of salt
Store at room temperature.
To eat: add boiling water to just below the fill line--I leave about 1/2 inch. Stir and rest for 5 minutes. Add liquid sweetener, butter, milk/cream to taste.
Cream of wheat/Farina plumps so much more than oats. I use 1/3c and no toppings.
What kind of toppings? Dried fruit like cranberries are easy & cheapChopped or shaved nuts are greatSeeds like pumpkin or s…
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