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Snow_Dog Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1858 Location: Twin Cities Joined: Jul 11^th, 2003	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #30 - Apr 20^th, 2011 at 3:46pm	Quote Print Post
	solotripper wrote on Apr 20^th, 2011 at 3:27pm: I knew they were extra sweet and had sugar added but I still think they're a better alternative than brown/white sugar IF you have a need for sweet. Well, the sugar in them is simply white sugar so you might as well just spoon sugar into your oatmeal. The only thing you are getting extra out of the ginger is the flavor and there are other ways to do that (a little will go a long way, so add cautiously). And hey, if you don't mind the sugar, have at it. I'm not trying to dictate, just to educate.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8103 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #31 - Apr 20^th, 2011 at 3:54pm	Quote Print Post
	Snow_Dog wrote on Apr 20^th, 2011 at 3:46pm: solotripper wrote on Apr 20^th, 2011 at 3:27pm: I knew they were extra sweet and had sugar added but I still think they're a better alternative than brown/white sugar IF you have a need for sweet. Well, the sugar in them is simply white sugar so you might as well just spoon sugar into your oatmeal. The only thing you are getting extra out of the ginger is the flavor and there are other ways to do that (a little will go a long way, so add cautiously). And hey, if you don't mind the sugar, have at it. I'm not trying to dictate, just to educate. I was thinking the natural sugars in the pineapple/mango/papaya you mentioned even with the simple white sugar dusting is better than adding the equivalent sweetness in the form of brown/white simple sugar? Maybe I'm wrong about that


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kypaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 308 Location: Kentucky Joined: Oct 6^th, 2007	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #32 - Apr 20^th, 2011 at 4:16pm	Quote Print Post
	whether i'm canoeing or in deer camp, i grab a handful of the nearest gorp and throw it in the oatmeal, which is instant, by the way. raisins craisins dried fruit peanuts walnuts coconut M&Ms -- whatever. Quick. sweet. salty. crunchy. when it's 5:30 a.m. and I'm struggling to wake up and get out into the woods, i guess i don't give much of a thought to the sugar. at home, it's the same deal. love oatmeal. or maybe some Cream of Wheat with a dab of honey. - kypaddler


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #33 - Apr 20^th, 2011 at 4:20pm	Quote Print Post
	Never a fan of the abuse of the words 'natural' & 'chemical'. Sucrose (table sugar) is natural. Dihydrogen Monoxide is a chemical. Nothing inherently wrong with either. You'll find Sucrose in pineapple and DHMO in every glass of water you dring regardless of the source. In many fruits, such as pineapple and apricot, sucrose is the main sugar. In others, such as grapes and pears, fructose is the main sugar.


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #34 - May 24^th, 2011 at 9:51am	Quote Print Post
	Tried the de-hydrated cranberries in with my usual raisins this morning. Left the lid on and let them sit for 5 minutes plus added a little extra water. Pretty dang good. Should offer a little variety. I also picked up some dried peaches and strawberries. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #35 - Jul 5^th, 2011 at 7:28pm	Quote Print Post
	Picked up some of the steel cut oats as per the suggestion on this very website. Yummy. Not to crazy about the 20 minute cook time. What about soaking them overnight? Might work.


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #36 - Jul 6^th, 2011 at 6:36pm	Quote Print Post
	mastertangler wrote on Jul 5^th, 2011 at 7:28pm: Picked up some of the steel cut oats as per the suggestion on this very website. Yummy. Not to crazy about the 20 minute cook time. What about soaking them overnight? Might work. I don't know. The reason the various quick-oats cook fast is because they're already cooked. Steel cut hasn't been cooked yet. I wouldn't consider corn on the cob that has been soaked overnight then undercooked to be good. I guess it all depends on if raw oats are ok to eat.


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #37 - Jul 6^th, 2011 at 9:19pm	Quote Print Post
	I bet it might work. After all we soak beans overnight to accelerate the cooking process. EH?


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DentonDoc Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #38 - Jul 7^th, 2011 at 3:37am	Quote Print Post
	Preacher wrote on Jul 6^th, 2011 at 6:36pm: I guess it all depends on if raw oats are ok to eat. My horse doesn't seem to mind. dd


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #39 - Jul 7^th, 2011 at 5:37pm	Quote Print Post
	mastertangler wrote on Jul 6^th, 2011 at 9:19pm: I bet it might work. After all we soak beans overnight to accelerate the cooking process. EH? Yeah, but do you soak rice overnight? I was curious & it looks like it's ok to do. What did we do before google? (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) The proof is in the pudding?


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