Day 9 - As Seen in Magazine

A year from Now you may wish 

You had started Today

-Karen Lamb

Almost identical right?  I met the first oatmeal challenge.  The picture on the right came from the folks at Real Simple magazine.com. It looks artful and edible. The picture on the left is proof and homemade.  I am not a food stylist and I can’t believe that it is an actually job.  But anyone in the food magazine or photography business will tell me different.  While preparing this breakfast I learned too late that I was out of paprika.  I ate my cheddar and scallions oatmeal without it.   I was not instantly appalled.  Appalled is a strong word.  I wasn't icked out when I saw the picture on the right for the first time or when I realized what it was.  I was intrigued to look through all the pictures.  This was how the oatmeal challenge came about.  I was looking for alternative way to eat the healthy, low calorie, bad cholesterol killer, and gluten free oatmeal.  Not being a regular breakfast eater, I wasn't anticipating homemade oatmeal or the quick and easy oatmeal flavor types offered by various cereal companies.   My other option was the nutritious oatmeal smoothie but my blender broke and I am not in position to get another one.  With no options other methods were needed.

I was raised on homemade oatmeal, made with water, canned milk, white or brown sugar.  Cheddar and scallion oatmeal was an odd notion, then I thought if it was oatmeal bread with a cheddar and scallion cheese spread, I wouldn't hesitate to each that sandwich.  So I took the plunge actually the spoon and it was a good breakfast.  Now I am thinking how to describe the taste of scallions.  The cheddar blended well with the oatmeal, I added a sprinkle of salt for flavor.  If you suffer from hypertension or heart failure do not take the option.   I had to look it up but I am satisfied with describing the meal as savory, defined as the opposite of sweet and a plant as well.  

Overall I enjoyed the cereal alternative and will most likely do it again. I also recommend that others try it out as well.  

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