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I think "Instant" porridge is a rip off; selling a very cheap and nutritious staple at a premium by packaging it in wee sachets

I disagree, once I had detonated my [I]n[/I]th bowl of porridge in the microwave at work, buying the little sachets and just pouring hot water over them (with sultanas and maple syrup for flavour) has been a godsend.

I have neither patience nor imagination enough for anything else in the morning...


 
Posted : 12/05/2014 11:29 pm
 Drac
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I think you've just proved kcr right.


 
Posted : 12/05/2014 11:30 pm
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As has been said: Bircher muesli. Make a jumbo tub of it at the beginning of the week and then just take it to work in a tub and eat cold.

Rolled oats
Add a handful of fruit, nuts and seeds
Yogurt
Apple juice

leave to soak overnight.


 
Posted : 12/05/2014 11:44 pm
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Thanks all (apart from maybe Drac....).

Porlus - I'm going to give that a crack, thanks! If that fails I might try some of the lower budgeted manufactured guff suggested.

For whoever was asking about my work situation, I work in the centre of town so I have other access to hot food. Also I don't work for a big employer, there are two of us.


 
Posted : 12/05/2014 11:46 pm
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No need to carry anything in or do any washing up.

Assuming you eat it with your hands...

I disagree, once I had detonated my nth bowl of porridge in the microwave at work

I'm struggling to understand how someone could "detonate" their porridge more than once. I bet you burn salad and pot noodles too... 😀


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 1:32 am
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Out the box thinking give up on porridge and eat muesli.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 1:43 am
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I'm struggling to understand how someone could "detonate" their porridge more than once. I bet you burn salad and pot noodles too...

I figured out (through messy trial and error) that the works microwave was so powerful that I needed about 6 or 7 twenty second blasts followed by stirring to cook the porridge (proper oats, milk) without it bubbling over and coating the inside of the microwave. By this stage I was so sick of the process that I was glad to pay the $7 for 8 servings that Quaker charges.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 2:09 am
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Almonds and sultanas or pumpkin seeds + sultanas for me. Delicious.

Made at work with boiling water.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 4:59 am
 Drac
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Thanks all (apart from maybe Drac....).

You're welcome.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 7:27 am
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Assuming you eat it with your hands...

Spoon just gets a quick rinse with boiling water next time I go for a coffee. No pan, spirtle or bowl to wash.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 7:43 am
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Porlus - I'm going to give that a crack, thanks! If that fails I might try some of the lower budgeted manufactured guff suggested.

Not a problem bud. Let us know how you get on with it.
I like to thicken mine with a dollop of peanut butter. Actually makes a good pre ride meal as well.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 7:23 pm
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