Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Family Heirloom

Raymond Michael Hardimon

Husband of Carolyn.

Father of Joseph, Michael, Jacob & Sarah.

Grandfather of Haley, Amelia, Michael, & Mia

University of Illinois – Agriculture, B.S.

University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service – Agriculture Advisor – 35 years

1 cup old fashioned whole grain oats

1 3/4 cups water

Dash of kosher salt

In a saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil and add a dash of salt. Slowly stir oats into the boiling water. Continue stirring until the water boils again. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately!

Yield: 2 servings.

Try one or more of these toppings!

Dairy: butter, cream, margarine or yogurt

Dried fruit: golden raisins, raisins, dried apricots, cranberries or peaches

Fresh fruit: bananas, strawberries, chopped apples or pears

Nuts: granola, chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts

Spices: cinnamon or nutmeg

Sweetening: brown sugar, granulated sugar, honey or maple syrup.