The B.L.T. Project Pulls a Cereal Salads

So you know how I said school was over for me? Yeah, that was a lie. I forgot that I start summer school as of Monday. Alas, this is what you get for jumping into university-level economics and never bothering to pick up an economics text book. Thankfully, I cut my losses and dropped the course.

So I may not be cut out to be an economist; that's fine. Numbers and playing the stock market were never my strong suits anyways. But what I am strong at is making some quick and easy oatmeal to get myself (and all those stuck in the summer school boat as I am) out the door into the classroom.

Prior to starting the B.L.T Project I came across Cereal Salads, another food blog by a fellow Ryerson journalism student. The thing I enjoy about Cereal Salads is how she turns dull oatmeal into something colourful and appetizing with every other post. That, and she's got a heck of lot more vegetarian friendly dishes that I currently do. Sorry, but I just love my meat.

Reds and Raisins Oatmeal

Ingredients:

-1 1/2 cups of water
-2/3 of a cup of quick rolled oats
-1/2 a cup of raisins
-1 Fuji apple, cored and diced
-2 Tbsp of brown sugar
-1 Tbsp of maple syrup

Serves one



1. Boil water in a small pot on high heat. When water comes to a boil, add in brown sugar,syrup, and oats. Reduce to medium heat.



2. Stir oatmeal occasionally for three to five minutes until oatmeal thickens. You can core and dice the apples while waiting.



3. Stir in maple syrup, raisins, and chopped apples.



4. Garnish with some grounded cinnamon. Savour and don't forget to get to class!


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What's this? You decided to read this post all the way to the bottom? Well then, I figure it's only fair to inform you that I've got my hands on a brand spanking new BBQ. Time to brush up on my grilling skills!

Below are some photos of my dad and I putting the beast together. Only cut myself once during the whole ordeal. A personal best!