Local Oatmeal

April 12, 2008

Yesterday Emma and I were at the Greenmarket in Union Square filming an upcoming episode for our Spring Season. I was introduced to Don Lewis from Wild Hive Farm in Clinton Corners, New York. He has a micro mill and sells a variety of whole grains, including wheat, spelt, triticale, polenta, as well as some baked goods made with them. I bought a bag of the Scottish oats and ate some this morning for breakfast. I think I can easily say that it was the best bowl of oatmeal that I have ever had in my life. I like to put in a lot of water when I make oatmeal, and never ever measure the exact quantities. The oats themselves create a creamy texture when cooked, and so I have never felt that they need the addition of milk. This bowl was especially creamy and delicious. I loved the fact that the oats were a natural nutty brown and that the texture was varied, and not homogenous like processed oats. I sweetened them lightly with some agave and felt fully nourished for another day of filming!

Curve