Alternative to porridge
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meanredspider wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:What if you really hate milk and want to make your porridge with just water and a wee bit of salt?
That's allowed - especially in this part of the world where it's very much approved of...
But how do you do it? What quantities do you use?0 -
Norky wrote:davis might disagree with you on that one. He tried cheese in porridge on the advice of a Scottish fellow. I think the gentleman was pulling his leg.
I trust the chap completely. He sold me this fetching bridge, after all.
(still think he was being serious though).Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
lost_in_thought wrote:
But how do you do it? What quantities do you use?
Depends a bit on the oats TBH. With the ones I use, 1 measure of oats to 2 of water. Salt is to taste. Start with a little and add until it tastes right.ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
meanredspider wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:
But how do you do it? What quantities do you use?
Depends a bit on the oats TBH. With the ones I use, 1 measure of oats to 2 of water. Salt is to taste. Start with a little and add until it tastes right.
Yup- also depends on how you like your porridge. I like it quite "nutty", whereas my wife prefers it a bit runnier. I cook mine overnight in an Aga (sorry), 125g pinhead oatmeal to 750ml water, goes into the low oven. I have mine first thing then add more water and pop it back for her....
Just oats & water. I add salt, stir it in and then double cream on top. Very, very yummy!
Jumbo oats 1:2 with water should work fine. It's just easier and more efficient for me to do it in the oven 'cos I don't need to wait for it to cook, boil over etc.
Cheers,
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Thanks chaps. Alas, my nearest supermarket only has scotts porage rolled oats or something, which I don't think are great quality having read the rest of this thread. A trip to waitrose is in order.
The swede made is very, very thick, which was lovely. Runny = bad.0 -
Bagels, toast or even just cereal. Porridge is good, but goes through me faster than sh!t through a goose on the mornings of sportives etc.FCN 2-4.
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A single teaspoon of dessicated coconut mixed into a bowl of porridge makes a nice change. Gives it a richer taste and smell.0
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lost_in_thought wrote:Thanks chaps. Alas, my nearest supermarket only has scotts porage rolled oats or something, which I don't think are great quality having read the rest of this thread. A trip to waitrose is in order.
The swede made is very, very thick, which was lovely. Runny = bad.
Oooo. Scotts are where it all started and pretty much the norm up here.
There are 2 types of Scotts. One is the "normal" one and the other is thick milled (chunkier). It may just be that you have a box that is too thick/thin for your taste.
Note:- Runny = too much water.
35mg oats, 200ml water, pinch of salt. Mixed in a bowl that you think is too large.
3 mins in the microwave.
Sit for 1 min and add sugar, honey, whatever......
Add milk. Ideally at the side so it slips under the porridge.None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.0 -
daviesee wrote:.
Note:- Runny = too much water.
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Or not cooked long enough...ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
I had porridge for my lunch today. (10 mile run home as not on bike today)
I use the Scotts sachets and they are great.
Open sachet. Fill up to line with milk. Empty into bowl. 2 mins microwave. Add honey / fruit or whatever.
Perfect every time!!!!!FCN : 8
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No.
Milk.
Bleurgh.
I'm resisting the temptation to start ranting about just how weird and wrong milk consumption is.0 -
WGWarburton wrote:lucus_j wrote:...Semi-skimmed Milk...
What is this obsession with half-milk? You want the full fat stuff, it tastes better!
What's the point in cycling for exercise if you still have to eat badly?
Cheers,
W.
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lost_in_thought wrote:I'm resisting the temptation to start ranting about just how weird and wrong milk consumption is.
A substantial portion of the human population evolved lactose tolerance back in neolithic times; it greatly increased the benefits of livestock herding. For their descendants, drinking milk is no more unnatural than walking upright. Of course, every generation throws up the occasional regression... :P0 -
itsbruce wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:I'm resisting the temptation to start ranting about just how weird and wrong milk consumption is.
A substantial portion of the human population evolved lactose tolerance back in neolithic times; it greatly increased the benefits of livestock herding. For their descendants, drinking milk is no more unnatural than walking upright. Of course, every generation throws up the occasional regression... :P
Oi! What can I say, I'm a purist. Would you drink breast milk?
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lost_in_thought wrote:itsbruce wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:I'm resisting the temptation to start ranting about just how weird and wrong milk consumption is.
A substantial portion of the human population evolved lactose tolerance back in neolithic times; it greatly increased the benefits of livestock herding. For their descendants, drinking milk is no more unnatural than walking upright. Of course, every generation throws up the occasional regression... :P
Oi! What can I say, I'm a purist. Would you drink breast milk?0 -
lost_in_thought wrote:...
Oi! What can I say, I'm a purist. Would you drink breast milk?
Sure... love the packaging, too...
Cheers,
W.0