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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Alex’s Breakfast Oap-en-meal (Oatmeal)
This “recipe” has been quite the source of consternation for me. On the one hand, I want to share this recipe/method with the world. Yes it may seem obvious, yes many of you may already know how to do it, but I only just figured it out and I consider myself a decently experienced cook. So some of you may not too. But I just could not figure out how to photograph it.
Anyway, the background: I have never enjoyed oatmeal much because I just find it way too mushy/soft/wet, even when made with old fashioned rolled oats. A year and a half ago, I experimented with making a mixed grain oatmeal in my rice cooker (I would leave it out dry and John would start it before leaving in the morning so we would wake up to oatmeal), and we loved it. Full of chewy pearl barley, sweet black rice and wheat berries (in addition to the oats), it was a decidedly not mushy healthy breakfast. Alex especially loved it.
Then our rice cooker broke. Every now and then she would see it sitting on the ground and walk by quite sadly, pointing at it and saying “No more oap-en-meal?” (she was 2 at the time). Sigh. No more oap-en-meal. Whenever I tried to make it in advance, it dried out. When I tried to make it in the slow cooker, it became a glutinous mass. Given some of the grains involved, making from scratch each morning was not an option. I finally gave up.
Recently I acquired Mollie Katzen’s The Sunlight Cafe, a cookbook focusing on ways to get a more nutritious, filling breakfast into our bodies. Something I have been concerned about as preschool looms and the end of our late mornings approaches. Meaning breakfasts need to be bigger, more sustaining. She suggests cooking the grains separately and re-heating them, which gave me an idea... So this past Sunday I decided to cook the following grains separately:
*steel cut oats (which I had never tried before and which were delightfully chewy)
*whole grain teff seeds
*pearl barley
*sweet black sticky rice
I added some brown sugar and vanilla to the oats while they were hot, and then mixed all of the grains together. The next morning, I made old fashioned rolled oats oatmeal—which according Katzen would take 5 minutes to cook (for some reason I had always thought longer). I made the oats in milk (the rest of the grains were made in water), and when they were a minute or 2 from being done, I added several large spoonfuls of the much drier and chewier whole grain mix from the previous day. This allowed the grains to soften and warm up without drying out. It was fabulous! Such a simple, but morning-altering discovery! Drizzled with some maple syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon, this breakfast will definitely make the regular rotation. Below are the cooking times and ratios for the grains that I used, but I am sure we will try others in the future.
Whole Grain Teff Seeds
This was not so chewy and turned into a glue that held everything together. Plus I just love the flavor of teff. Use ratio of 1/2 cup seeds to 1 1/2 cups water and cook for 20 minutes or so on a simmer, until soft.
Sweet Black Rice
Cook 1/2 cup of rice in 1 cup of water and drain off excess water when done. Will cook for about 35-45 minutes, until tender but chewy—will have a pleasant pop to it. And will be gloriously purple/black.
Pearl Barley
I was so happy with the others that I might leave this one out next time; in the past I had thought it necessary for chewiness. Use 1/2 cup of the barley to 1 1/4 cups of water and simmer for 70-90 minutes, until tender but chewy.
Steel Cut Oats
Use 1/2 cup of the oats to 1 3/4 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil and slowly drop the oats into the water so that it does not stop boiling. Boil for 10-15 minutes, until done to desired tenderness. This will be the wettest grain, so add the others into it and mix.
The Final Dish
Inspired by Mollie Katzen
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup whole milk
1/2 t salt
brown sugar to taste
maple syrup to taste
2 t vanilla
2 t oat bran
2 t wheat germ
cinnamon to taste
Several scoops of previous grain mix
Bring the oats and milk to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the salt, brown sugar (start with less), vanilla, a pinch of cinnamon, the oat bran and the wheat germ. Stir and simmer another minute or 2. Add the previous day’s whole grain mix and stir, breaking up the clumps of the whole grains. When it is smooth and heated through, taste for sweetness and cinnamon, accounting for serving with a drizzle of maple syrup and sprinkling of cinnamon.
Posted by Laura
this site is asking for photos of “Klunkers” to be posted to record what a waste of resources and taxpayer money is spreading across the country..
Show Us The Clunkers:
http://jalopnik.com/5324473/show-us-the-clunkers
Here is a refresh list of Disqualified vehicles and Now Eligible Vehicles..
Newly Ineligible Cars
1 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV
2 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano
3 1987 BMW 5 Series
4 1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 2WD
5 1987 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD
6 1987 Dodge Shadow
7 1987 Ford Aerostar Van
8 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
9 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
10 1987 GMC S15 Jimmy 2WD
11 1987 Lincoln Continental
12 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
13 1987 Lincoln Town Car
14 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
15 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis Wagon
16 1987 Plymouth Sundance
17 1987 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
18 1987 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
19 1987 Porsche 944
20 1987 Toyota Truck 4WD
21 1988 Mazda 929
22 1988 Peugeot 505 Sedan
23 1988 Peugeot 505 Sedan
24 1988 Toyota 4Runner 4WD
25 1989 Mazda 929
26 1989 Peugeot 505 Sedan
27 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera
28 1990 Audi 80 Quattro
29 1990 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD
30 1990 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
31 1990 Saab 9000
32 1990 Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD
33 1990 Toyota Truck 2WD
34 1991 Audi 80 Quattro
35 1991 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD
36 1991 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
37 1991 Lexus ES 250
38 1991 Mitsubishi Truck 2WD
39 1991 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
40 1991 Toyota Camry
41 1991 Toyota Camry Wagon
42 1992 Acura NSX
43 1992 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD
44 1992 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
45 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4WD
46 1992 Jeep Comanche Pickup 4WD
47 1992 Mitsubishi Truck 2WD
48 1992 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
49 1992 Saab 900
50 1992 Saab 900
51 1993 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
52 1993 Dodge Stealth
53 1993 Jeep Comanche Pickup 2WD
54 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 GT
55 1993 Mitsubishi Truck 2WD
56 1993 Toyota Camry
57 1993 Toyota Camry Wagon
58 1994 Mazda B2300/B3000/B4000 Pickup 2WD
59 1994 Mazda MPV
60 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon
61 1994 Volkswagen Corrado SLC
62 1995 Kia Sportage 2WD
63 1995 Mazda MPV
64 1995 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
65 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2WD
66 1996 Nissan Truck 2WD
67 1996 Toyota Supra
68 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX
69 1997 Chrysler Concorde
70 1997 Chrysler New Yorker/LHS
71 1997 Dodge Intrepid
72 1997 Eagle Vision
73 1997 Kia Sportage 4WD
74 1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG
75 1997 Nissan Truck 2WD
76 1997 Toyota Supra
77 1997 Toyota T100 2WD
78 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX
And now for the cars added to the program because the mileage is now below 19 MPG.
Newly Eligble Cars
YEAR NEW MAKE NEW MODEL
1 1987 Buick Regal
2 1987 Cadillac Brougham
3 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
4 1987 Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD
5 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup 2WD
6 1987 Chevrolet T10 Blazer 4WD
7 1987 Chevrolet T10 Pickup 4WD
8 1987 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD
9 1987 GMC R15 Pickup 2WD
10 1987 GMC T15 Jimmy 4WD
11 1987 GMC T15 Pickup 4WD
12 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD
13 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD
14 1987 Nissan 300ZX
15 1987 Nissan 300ZX 2x2
16 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
17 1987 Porsche 911
18 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano
19 1988 BMW 3 Series
20 1988 BMW 3 Series
21 1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E
22 1988 Mercury Cougar
23 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic
24 1989 Alfa Romeo Milano
25 1989 Austin Rover Sterling
26 1989 BMW M3
27 1989 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4WD
28 1989 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4WD
29 1989 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD
30 1989 Ford Taurus Wagon V6 A/C
31 1989 GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD
32 1989 GMC S15 Pickup 4WD
33 1989 Mercury Sable Wagon V6 A/C
34 1989 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
35 1990 BMW 325i Convertible
36 1990 BMW 525i
37 1990 BMW M3
38 1990 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue/Imperial
39 1990 Chrysler TC By Convertible
40 1990 Ford Taurus Wagon
41 1990 Isuzu Pickup 2WD
42 1990 Mercury Sable Wagon
43 1991 Alfa Romeo 164
44 1991 BMW M3
45 1991 Ford Taurus Wagon
46 1991 Jeep Cherokee 2WD
47 1991 Mercury Sable Wagon
48 1992 Alfa Romeo 164
49 1992 Chrysler Imperial
50 1993 Acura Legend
51 1993 Alfa Romeo 164
52 1993 Buick Park Avenue
53 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante
54 1993 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
55 1994 Eagle Summit Wagon
56 1994 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
57 1994 Ford Thunderbird
58 1994 Isuzu Pickup 2WD
59 1994 Lincoln Lincolin Town Car
60 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
61 1994 Mercury Cougar
62 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
63 1994 Mitsubishi Expo
64 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista
65 1994 Volkswagen Passat
66 1994 Volkswagen Passat
67 1994 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
68 1994 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
69 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon
70 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
71 1995 Mitsubishi Expo
72 1995 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX
73 1995 Volkswagen Passat
74 1995 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
75 1996 Chrysler Concorde
76 1996 Chrysler New Yorker/LHS
77 1996 Eagle Vision
78 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder
79 1996 Volkswagen Passat
80 1996 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
81 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420
82 1997 Toyota 4Runner 2WD
83 1997 Toyota T100 2WD
84 1997 Volkswagen Passat
85 1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
86 2004 Mazda RX-8
link to article:
http://jalopnik.com/5324978/full-list-of-disqualified-cars-under-cash-for-clunkers-refresh
This country is full of (real)citizens who are driving vehicles in worse condition than these or are without any vehicle...
I think I may jump in my 15 yr old vehicle (which I have no intentions of replacing), and drive to the remaining nearby dealers and see what photos I can take of Taxpayer dollars in action, my grandchildren will probably appreciate the evidence of where part of their inherited debt was incurred.
maybe Mr. Thompson (/sarc) will post a thread for freepers to post photos of the insanity at their local dealers..
The 411th Congress.. What an Irresponsible lot to be teamed with “lightning from the heavens”..
Partying on Borrowed Money !