Cheap Breakfast ( If you can afford ten minutes)

       

Today is all about OATMEAL!

 You know what's crazy? There are actually more forms of oatmeal than the Quaker Instant Oats. Believe it! My personal favorite is steel cut oats with tons of bananas because my dad made it for me almost morning. Steel-cut oats take longer to cook than instant or rolled oats due to their minimal processing, typically five to ten minutes if you pre-soak. The flavor of the cooked oats is described as being nuttier than other types of oats, and they are also chewier.

Here is a few things you need to know right now about oatmeal:

Because instant ramen gets old...

Instant Ramen

We have all been there. Nothing else to eat in your house, you might be feeling particularly lazy at that time, or because you cannot afford anything else. Whatever it is ramen is most likely food you are going to grab.

Please for the sake of my sanity do not just cook with the MSG loaded chicken flavor unless you have a serious salt malnutrition.

First thing first. Throw away packet of seasonings.

Bulk up your dry storage

When was the last time you went through your bulk food section at the grocery store?
 It's been a while hasn't it? But buying in bulk doesn't mean you have to buy large quantities. The “bulk” aspect refers only to the store’s presentation, not the quantity you purchase. (In fact, bulk is often the best option for buying smaller quantities of some products than the packaged versions.) As more of us are watching our budgets — buying in bulk has become a popular option in natural food stores. And there are growing online options for bulk buying as well.

You can buy just a pinch of the exotic spice or grain you might have seen on Top Chef or experiment with small quantities of new spices. If you think you might like to try brown rice flour or flax, buy a small quantity for a test run—no worries about wasting money or product.

Pre- arrange the pantry and use containers with airtight lids.

My kitchen has a vintage feel so I have been using various sized mason jars that I picked up in a vintage wholesale store. ( Seriously, 48 jars with 3 different sizes for $10!) I know people that even bring their jars in to the store to save plastic! I ride my bike so the weight and bulk of the glass gets to be a little much.