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Porridge
I just ate some porridge. It wasn't great, but it was a year past its best before, so that might be why. I only have porridge with syrup (except for those pre-made sachet ones that have varying 'flavours'), so what am I missing out on? As you can tell from the poll I am not particularly well versed in the ways of the porridge, so educate me.
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I read it completely the other way. I took it that you were not particularly well versed in the ways of women.Michael Wallace wrote:As you can tell from the poll I am not particularly well versed in the ways of the porridge, so educate me.
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I like my porridge sprinkled with plenty of sugar. I just sprinkle round the edge of the porridge (beacuse it literally fills the plate) and then a bit in the middle.
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Hmm, this would explain the screaming...Howard Somerset wrote:I read it completely the other way. I took it that you were not particularly well versed in the ways of women.Michael Wallace wrote:As you can tell from the poll I am not particularly well versed in the ways of the porridge, so educate me.
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You have porridge on a plate? That is mental. Do you have toast in a bowl? Crumpets in a cup?James Robinson wrote:I like my porridge sprinkled with plenty of sugar. I just sprinkle round the edge of the porridge (beacuse it literally fills the plate) and then a bit in the middle.
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So three people have voted saying they have porridge with something else, and only one of them (thanks, James) has bothered to post saying what that something else is.
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Cocaine. Not really, chocolate sauce, like that cheap stuff in a squeezy bottle what you might have on pancakes or something.This is based entirely on the last time I had porridge, when I was about 12. Seriously.Michael Wallace wrote:So three people have voted saying they have porridge with something else, and only one of them (thanks, James) has bothered to post saying what that something else is.
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I like my porridge the way I like my women - with a Y chromosome
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Cool. I can remember trying chocolate in porridge thinking it would be tasty, and it was just kinda shit. I think CF likes it though.Matt Morrison wrote:Cocaine. Not really, chocolate sauce, like that cheap stuff in a squeezy bottle what you might have on pancakes or something.This is based entirely on the last time I had porridge, when I was about 12. Seriously.Michael Wallace wrote:So three people have voted saying they have porridge with something else, and only one of them (thanks, James) has bothered to post saying what that something else is.
I have a really weird relationship with porridge, kinda like what I was like with fish and chips when I was younger. I'll think "oh man, let's have some motherfucking porridge", and then about halfway through I'm just "eh, this is kinda shit, wish I hadn't bothered now". I think I must just make it wrong, though - when I was interning somewhere a few years ago the canteen had super cheap porridge so I'd usually have that for a mid-morning snack, and I remember it being pretty tasty (I had it practically every day). Of course, this might have just been a consequence of my desperation to get away from my desk at every opportunity.
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But you didn't ask!Michael Wallace wrote:So three people have voted saying they have porridge with something else, and only one of them (thanks, James) has bothered to post saying what that something else is.
To be a little more precise, though, in answering you poll question I said I like porridge with something else. I didn't say that I have porridge with something else.
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I'm with James on this, if anything is to be added it should be sugar (demerara sugar preferably). Honey or golden syrup or similar is OK too.
Edit: Just remembered, I think it's traditional to sprinkle a bit of salt on too, isn't it?
Edit: Just remembered, I think it's traditional to sprinkle a bit of salt on too, isn't it?
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Haven't had porridge in what seems like forever but I remember we always mixed it up with milk
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Only if you're mad. I know someone who puts vegetables in his porridge and has it as a main meal.JimBentley wrote:Edit: Just remembered, I think it's traditional to sprinkle a bit of salt on too, isn't it?
I haven't had porridge for ages, but always use sugar.
By the way, I've heard that some people use water instead of milk. Is this true? That would be rubbish, surely.
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Traditional Scots porridge is made with water and salt. It's actually surprisingly nice, and I'm someone who has it very sweet. Works well with fruit.Gavin Chipper wrote:Only if you're mad. I know someone who puts vegetables in his porridge and has it as a main meal.JimBentley wrote:Edit: Just remembered, I think it's traditional to sprinkle a bit of salt on too, isn't it?
I haven't had porridge for ages, but always use sugar.
By the way, I've heard that some people use water instead of milk. Is this true? That would be rubbish, surely.
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Absolutely. I thought we were talking about porridge made with oats and water, not fucking Ready Brek.Ian Volante wrote:Traditional Scots porridge is made with water and salt. It's actually surprisingly nice, and I'm someone who has it very sweet. Works well with fruit.Gavin Chipper wrote:Only if you're mad. I know someone who puts vegetables in his porridge and has it as a main meal.JimBentley wrote:Edit: Just remembered, I think it's traditional to sprinkle a bit of salt on too, isn't it?
I haven't had porridge for ages, but always use sugar.
By the way, I've heard that some people use water instead of milk. Is this true? That would be rubbish, surely.
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Sugar mixed in and evaporated milk on the top.
Unless I'm dieting, then I just chop up a banana and add it before microwaving (to sweeten it instead of sugar). But that's pretty rubbish!
Unless I'm dieting, then I just chop up a banana and add it before microwaving (to sweeten it instead of sugar). But that's pretty rubbish!
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How many of you others who have replied just microwave your own porridgeKaren Pearson wrote:Sugar mixed in and evaporated milk on the top.
Unless I'm dieting, then I just chop up a banana and add it before microwaving (to sweeten it instead of sugar). But that's pretty rubbish!
I actually make my own from scratch using a pan, etc.
As long as it's not too thin, it works a treat.
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About two and a half minutes in the microwave and no extra washing up. No contest!James Robinson wrote:How many of you others who have replied just microwave your own porridge
I actually make my own from scratch using a pan, etc.
As long as it's not too thin, it works a treat.
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I had porridge in Norwich* and they used milk. Case closed.JimBentley wrote:Absolutely. I thought we were talking about porridge made with oats and water, not fucking Ready Brek.Ian Volante wrote:Traditional Scots porridge is made with water and salt. It's actually surprisingly nice, and I'm someone who has it very sweet. Works well with fruit.
*This is actually true.
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What about the bit saying they used milk? Is that true?Gavin Chipper wrote:I had porridge in Norwich* and they used milk. Case closed.JimBentley wrote:Absolutely. I thought we were talking about porridge made with oats and water, not fucking Ready Brek.Ian Volante wrote:Traditional Scots porridge is made with water and salt. It's actually surprisingly nice, and I'm someone who has it very sweet. Works well with fruit.
*This is actually true.
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Yes.Jon Corby wrote:What about the bit saying they used milk? Is that true?Gavin Chipper wrote:I had porridge in Norwich* and they used milk. Case closed.
*This is actually true.
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I'm personally sceptical that a case was even involved, let alone that it was closed. You've given such scant detail I'm starting to think it was just a turn of phrase.Gavin Chipper wrote:Yes.Jon Corby wrote:What about the bit saying they used milk? Is that true?Gavin Chipper wrote:I had porridge in Norwich* and they used milk. Case closed.
*This is actually true.