Several weeks ago we held a Twitter chat discussing the versatility of oats - a topic we can chat about for hours. One of my favorite ways to add another layer of flavor to oats is varying the cooking liquid. It’s like using chicken stalk to cook rice. In addition, when you cook oats in water (or other liquids), you consume the water along with any nutritional benefits lost from the oats to the water, unlike pasta where any nutritional benefit lost to the water is thrown away. The cooking … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Brewed a Little Different
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Oatmeal for 2 Holidays
I love any reason to celebrate. Any holiday, big or small, is always a chance to celebrate and to live in the moment; besides being festive, it just makes everything more fun. This week is super exciting because we have two holidays, Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day. Even better is this fabulous oatmeal dish that can be used to celebrate either one. If no one in your family likes oatmeal, they will become an oatmeal fan after tasting this recipe. It’s quick (thanks mainly to [Read more...] about Oatmeal for 2 Holidays
Princess Porridge
I’m sure you have heard, but across the pond this week there is going to be a royal wedding and it’s apparently a big deal. It’s a fairy tale type of romance. A “commoner” marrying a prince. A day sure to be filled with glamour, gowns, gems and things only a girl can dream of. So, what better way to start your day than with a fairy tale breakfast? We’re cooking up Princess Porridge topped with Blueberry Sapphire Compote (to match the ring of course) because everyone deserves a little … [Read more...] about Princess Porridge
Birthday Cake Oatmeal
It was brought to my attention that earlier this week Was the birthday of Dr.Seuss, a king and master of rhyming technique We couldn’t let this day pass without a celebration So what better way to honor him than in a blog that mimics his narration Although it may be late and some would … [Read more...] about Birthday Cake Oatmeal
Oatmeal for Super “Bowl”
To many Americans, Super Bowl Sunday means football, snacks and funny commercials. However, at Coach’s Oats, Super Bowl Sunday can mean many things. Here is a list of “super” foods that can be combined with our oatmeal to make the perfect “Super Bowl” and start your Sunday in an oat-standing manner. • Sweet Potatoes: Try this vitamin A-packed spud for more than just dinner. This orange veggie not only adds fiber and lycopene (a type of beta carotene) to your dish, it also adds … [Read more...] about Oatmeal for Super “Bowl”