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Water and salt. Only.
Of course I also like the honey, cream and whisky version Cranachan, but that makes the drive to work interesting.Comment
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In another example of the marriage partnership failing to deliver economies, I have porridge made in a microwave, with milk and sugar, my wife makes herself porridge in a pot on the stove, with water, and adds marmite.
(I will freely admit that, however you have it, whole rolled oats cooked in a pot is far superior to the microwave stuff. But it takes several precious extra minutes, and leaves you with a pot to wash.)Comment
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FTFYOriginally posted by IR35 Avoider View PostIn another example of the marriage partnership failing to deliver economies, I have porridge made in a microwave, with milk and sugar, my wife makes herself porridge in a pot on the stove, with water, and adds marmite.
(I will freely admit that, however you have it, whole rolled oats cooked in a pot is far superior to the microwave stuff. But it takes several precious extra minutes, and leaves you with a pot to "piss in".)Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Just turn the heat up high and stir, oh and use a non-stick pan. Microwaves are low rent.Originally posted by IR35 Avoider View PostIn another example of the marriage partnership failing to deliver economies, I have porridge made in a microwave, with milk and sugar, my wife makes herself porridge in a pot on the stove, with water, and adds marmite.
(I will freely admit that, however you have it, whole rolled oats cooked in a pot is far superior to the microwave stuff. But it takes several precious extra minutes, and leaves you with a pot to wash.)
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