Mike Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Charlotte and I (correct way around, thanks) were having a spot of Porridge for breaky the other day... and she put honey on it.. I followed suit and it was nice (not really a 'honey' type person)... but as a kid I always had either a bit of sugar, or a bit of jam on it... I remember my Dad (who worked in Scotland for a few years) told me that Scottish people have salt on it..? ..anyway I told Charlotte this and she was appalled.. So.. my question is.. how do you eat yours? http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/942Porridge_001.jpg (Ian, I think she asked you this last night, but then I thought you might think I was taking the proverbial... I wasn't ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 lol i did kinda think that mate i have to admit, being scottish and all i thought it was along the same lines as "how do you catch haggis" etc never heard of anyone having salt on it although if i had to i'd go with the jam and sugar too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 lots of sugar and syrup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 never heard of anyone having salt on it although if i had to i'd go with the jam and sugar too Another myth ruined.... I'm going to try it... and then relaunch Porridge in Scotland... the way it's 'allegedly' meant to be eaten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Salt? A girl I used to live with at University, used to put mint sauce on hers. [but she was a weirdo and walked like a fraggle]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I love my porridge I mix it up with half a pint of full fat milk and slowly bring it to the simmer. When it is ready i either add nutella or condensed milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 honey and raisins for me... JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 When it is ready i either add nutella or condensed milk Wow Nutella.... now that's a good suggestion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 honey and raisins for me... JB I did toy with 'adding fruit'.... hmmmm... raisins would be an easy addition.. nice suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Fruit is definitely a yummy addition. Especially bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Fruit is definitely a yummy addition. Especially bananas. what are you giving yourself advice now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 With eggs,sausage,peanuts and chillis! http://www.eatingchina.com/images-recipes/Rice-Porridge.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 JAM But chocolate ReadyBreak is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 what are you giving yourself advice now? It's the only person I trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 JAM But chocolate ReadyBreak is best. I can never get away with the orange glow thing on the way to work... it makes me look paisty.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 hmm ... are oats the same thing as porridge ? i put my oats in the microwave - full power for just under 5 min - ... stir em around ever min or so - skimmed milk for me thanks .... either sugar or honey will do - but i did experiment with cadburys dairy milk chocolate one time - looked like chocolate porridge but was a bit "murky" when going down my throat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 It's the only person I trust. i was told to trust no one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 My Grandma used to make it with water and salt, sick - I presume it's as a result of rationing in the war or something? For me it's decent milk and golden syrup, some Sultanas if I have them in the cupboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I have mine with sugar sprinkled all over and a moat of milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 I have mine with sugar sprinkled all over and a moat of milk. I completely forgot about the 'Moat Milk'.... good thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 demarera sugar and raisins...mmmmmm loads of sugar though, so it more or less covers the top, and then dont mix it up, let it melt on top. or golden syrup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 As a kid, proper porridge always had salt on it. These days its honey / golden syrup / jam. Obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I eat it with salt! It's nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 As a kid, proper porridge always had salt on it. These days its honey / golden syrup / jam. Obviously. hazzah!! looks like you could be right with this 'myth' then Mike. I eat it with salt! It's nice although i think this particular scot just wants to see what happens when you try it with salt in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hot soup Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 at the risk of getting ridiculed,i have always had salt on mine-I am from Paisley originally.Maybe it is a west coast thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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