Do you eat porridge?

Mad Hatter · 27-12-2012, 20:59

Do you eat porridge and if so, what sort/brand do you have and how do you cook it?

I have the traditional Scotts Porridge Oats. I put some porridge oats in a dish with milk and microwaive it for a minute at a time, stir it and carry on microwaiving until cooked. I always put sugar on mine.

Bought a box of Scotts Porridge Oats today £1.75p - 1kg. I have mostly had that brand but am interested in trying some of the cheaper brands.

Grabid Rannies · 27-12-2012, 21:02

Nowhere near as often as I should, but I've taken to eating it with a fairly liberal helping of chopped fresh ginger - nice way to get those blood vessels open and pumping and reduce cholesterol. I'm waiting to get the ineluctable Christmas/New Year rubbish-bingeing out of the way, and one of my NYR's will be to regularly have porridge for brekkie

PS - only organic or 'Finest' for me lol

Fio Montoya · 27-12-2012, 21:05

5 teaspoons? What are you, a borrower?

dreadnought · 27-12-2012, 21:05

I also eat porridge.

j4the1 · 27-12-2012, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fio Montoya

5 teaspoons? What are you, a borrower?

cooking just 5 teaspoons of porridge!

Not had porridge in about 5 years.

Lollytroll · 27-12-2012, 21:08

I have oat so simple. Or something like at. One packet in milk 3 mins zapped in microwave job done

Johnbee · 27-12-2012, 21:08

Scott's or Quaker Oats for me. But I put 2/.3 of a cup with equal amounts of milk and water, and simmer for 6 minutes. Sprinkle of salt and add prunes and apricots or peaches. Milk. Keeps me going for longer than normal cereals. Lately I have also taken to adding a sprinkle of all bran in the pan. It dissolves. Not sure it is needed since there is plenty of fibre anyway, but I like a bit of variety.

Mad Hatter · 27-12-2012, 21:09

5 "good" teaspoons is the perfect measurement for me for 1 portion of porridge. I also have a slice of toast and jam so I dont want too much porridge.

CBeeN · 27-12-2012, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lollytroll

I have oat so simple. Or something like at. One packet in milk 3 mins zapped in microwave job done

Me too, if your new to porridge then this is the easiest one to have.

Ginger Nut · 27-12-2012, 21:11

Supermarket own brand oats for me. Milk and a little water and microwaved for 2-3 mins. Stir in the sugar at the end.

Fio Montoya · 27-12-2012, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

5 "good" teaspoons is the perfect measurement for me for 1 portion of porridge. I also have a slice of toast and jam so I dont want too much porridge.

I actually thought you must have meant tablespoons. How stupid of me

Cissy Fairfax · 27-12-2012, 21:12

Is ready brek porridge?

If so, yes. It's the kids but occasionally I'll dip in of an evening.

If ive had a long.run or burnt some calories, might even mix some jam in with it.

Mrs de Winter · 27-12-2012, 21:14

I do like a bowl of porridge - I generally use Sainsbury's organic porridge oats. For the two of us I use one cup of oats, one cup of milk, one cup of water, cooked on the stove. My husband likes his all horrid and runny, whilst I like mine cooked for so long that's it's almost one solid lump!

I generally have my porridge with a handful of frozen raspberries or cherries, plus a scant teaspoonful of brown sugar and some ground flax seed. Husband has greek yoghurt and honey with his.

Fio Montoya · 27-12-2012, 21:15

Ok, I just measured out 5 good teaspoons of my Scottish Porridge oats into a bowl. I couldn't see them.

Cow mad · 27-12-2012, 21:19

Couple of my colleagues have porridge every morning, those wee pots you just add hot water to. I have to leave the room because the smell makes me want to vomit.

I have to admit though, I've never tasted porridge just ready brek is it the about the same?

Hogzilla · 27-12-2012, 21:20

I have porridge a lot, or else homemade muesli using the same oats. Tesco's Basic, or whatever basic from whatever supermarket I happen to find myself in when I have run out.

I make it on the hob. If it takes 3 mins in the microwave, there's a faster way of doing it, as I boil a kettle, use that water, and maybe only boil it on the hob for 1 or 2 mins. Pinch salt, or none. No sugar. I like it with manuka honey or golden syrup.

Mad Hatter · 27-12-2012, 21:22

Oh Lord, Fio Montoya - I have edited my post - sorry.

KissesDontLie · 27-12-2012, 21:23

Occasionally yes. Prefer Weetabix though.

Fio Montoya · 27-12-2012, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Oh Lord, Fio Montoya - I have edited my post - sorry.

No need to apologise, it just tickled me is all

indie.star · 27-12-2012, 21:25

Very occasionally but after the first few mouthfuls I start to feel sick.

nanscombe · 27-12-2012, 21:26

Sainsburys express porridge

10 packets per box. 2 boxes for £2.50

1 pack of porridge.
180ml of milk.
2 mins in microwave.

j4the1 · 27-12-2012, 21:27

For some reason I always thought only poor people eat porridge.

Fio Montoya · 27-12-2012, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by j4the1

For some reason I always thought only poor people eat porridge.

You're thinking of Gruel.

Mrs de Winter · 27-12-2012, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by j4the1

For some reason I always thought only poor people eat porridge.

Bless you

Mad Hatter · 27-12-2012, 21:31

I used to just chuck in the porridge and the milk and inevitably, the porridge was too thick for me. So I improvised and the 5 teaspoons (right heaped ones) are just right with the amount of milk I have.

I never touched you Flo Montoya (only joking).

27-12-2012, 20:59	#1
Mad Hatter Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 768	Do you eat porridge? Do you eat porridge and if so, what sort/brand do you have and how do you cook it? I have the traditional Scotts Porridge Oats. I put some porridge oats in a dish with milk and microwaive it for a minute at a time, stir it and carry on microwaiving until cooked. I always put sugar on mine. Bought a box of Scotts Porridge Oats today £1.75p - 1kg. I have mostly had that brand but am interested in trying some of the cheaper brands.

27-12-2012, 21:02	#2
Grabid Rannies Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,456	Nowhere near as often as I should, but I've taken to eating it with a fairly liberal helping of chopped fresh ginger - nice way to get those blood vessels open and pumping and reduce cholesterol. I'm waiting to get the ineluctable Christmas/New Year rubbish-bingeing out of the way, and one of my NYR's will be to regularly have porridge for brekkie PS - only organic or 'Finest' for me lol

27-12-2012, 21:05	#3
Fio Montoya Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,041	5 teaspoons? What are you, a borrower?

27-12-2012, 21:05	#4
dreadnought Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,073	I also eat porridge.

27-12-2012, 21:08	#5
j4the1 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Posts: 629	Quote: Originally Posted by Fio Montoya 5 teaspoons? What are you, a borrower? cooking just 5 teaspoons of porridge! Not had porridge in about 5 years.

27-12-2012, 21:08	#6
Lollytroll Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Under the bed Posts: 364	I have oat so simple. Or something like at. One packet in milk 3 mins zapped in microwave job done

27-12-2012, 21:08	#7
Johnbee Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,956	Scott's or Quaker Oats for me. But I put 2/.3 of a cup with equal amounts of milk and water, and simmer for 6 minutes. Sprinkle of salt and add prunes and apricots or peaches. Milk. Keeps me going for longer than normal cereals. Lately I have also taken to adding a sprinkle of all bran in the pan. It dissolves. Not sure it is needed since there is plenty of fibre anyway, but I like a bit of variety.

27-12-2012, 21:09	#8
Mad Hatter Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 768	5 "good" teaspoons is the perfect measurement for me for 1 portion of porridge. I also have a slice of toast and jam so I dont want too much porridge.

27-12-2012, 21:09	#9
CBeeN Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 1,946	Quote: Originally Posted by Lollytroll I have oat so simple. Or something like at. One packet in milk 3 mins zapped in microwave job done Me too, if your new to porridge then this is the easiest one to have.

27-12-2012, 21:11	#10
Ginger Nut Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14,441	Supermarket own brand oats for me. Milk and a little water and microwaved for 2-3 mins. Stir in the sugar at the end.

27-12-2012, 21:11	#11
Fio Montoya Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,041	Quote: Originally Posted by Mad Hatter 5 "good" teaspoons is the perfect measurement for me for 1 portion of porridge. I also have a slice of toast and jam so I dont want too much porridge. I actually thought you must have meant tablespoons. How stupid of me

27-12-2012, 21:12	#12
Cissy Fairfax Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7,351	Is ready brek porridge? If so, yes. It's the kids but occasionally I'll dip in of an evening. If ive had a long.run or burnt some calories, might even mix some jam in with it.

27-12-2012, 21:14	#13
Mrs de Winter Guest Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,733	I do like a bowl of porridge - I generally use Sainsbury's organic porridge oats. For the two of us I use one cup of oats, one cup of milk, one cup of water, cooked on the stove. My husband likes his all horrid and runny, whilst I like mine cooked for so long that's it's almost one solid lump! I generally have my porridge with a handful of frozen raspberries or cherries, plus a scant teaspoonful of brown sugar and some ground flax seed. Husband has greek yoghurt and honey with his.

27-12-2012, 21:15	#14
Fio Montoya Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,041	Ok, I just measured out 5 good teaspoons of my Scottish Porridge oats into a bowl. I couldn't see them.

27-12-2012, 21:19	#15
Cow mad Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 63	Couple of my colleagues have porridge every morning, those wee pots you just add hot water to. I have to leave the room because the smell makes me want to vomit. I have to admit though, I've never tasted porridge just ready brek is it the about the same?

27-12-2012, 21:20	#16
Hogzilla Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 22,696	I have porridge a lot, or else homemade muesli using the same oats. Tesco's Basic, or whatever basic from whatever supermarket I happen to find myself in when I have run out. I make it on the hob. If it takes 3 mins in the microwave, there's a faster way of doing it, as I boil a kettle, use that water, and maybe only boil it on the hob for 1 or 2 mins. Pinch salt, or none. No sugar. I like it with manuka honey or golden syrup.

27-12-2012, 21:22	#17
Mad Hatter Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 768	Oh Lord, Fio Montoya - I have edited my post - sorry.

27-12-2012, 21:23	#18
KissesDontLie Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: watching American Horror Story Posts: 434	Occasionally yes. Prefer Weetabix though.

27-12-2012, 21:25	#19
Fio Montoya Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,041	Quote: Originally Posted by Mad Hatter Oh Lord, Fio Montoya - I have edited my post - sorry. No need to apologise, it just tickled me is all

27-12-2012, 21:25	#20
indie.star Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,206	Very occasionally but after the first few mouthfuls I start to feel sick.

27-12-2012, 21:26	#21
nanscombe Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent, Uk Posts: 16,161	Sainsburys express porridge 10 packets per box. 2 boxes for £2.50 1 pack of porridge. 180ml of milk. 2 mins in microwave.

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27-12-2012, 21:27	#22
j4the1 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Posts: 629	For some reason I always thought only poor people eat porridge.

27-12-2012, 21:29	#23
Fio Montoya Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,041	Quote: Originally Posted by j4the1 For some reason I always thought only poor people eat porridge. You're thinking of Gruel.

27-12-2012, 21:30	#24
Mrs de Winter Guest Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,733	Quote: Originally Posted by j4the1 For some reason I always thought only poor people eat porridge. Bless you

27-12-2012, 21:31	#25
Mad Hatter Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 768	I used to just chuck in the porridge and the milk and inevitably, the porridge was too thick for me. So I improvised and the 5 teaspoons (right heaped ones) are just right with the amount of milk I have. I never touched you Flo Montoya (only joking).