In January we placed an order for a quarter of a cow with Sunny Hill Farm. I have gotten some strange looks and comments for this. It is easier for people to pick up meat at a grocery store where the meat comes in neat little cellophane packages and no resemblance to an actual animal. Don’t get me wrong, I am not likely to be out hunting anytime soon but it is reassuring to know where my meat comes from.

This morning was a typical morning for breakfast. Oatmeal. I don’t know why I have become cold cereal averse in my old age. I just don’t find it filling enough. On industrious days I will make pancakes, eggs or muffins but most mornings are just oatmeal. It is tasty though and I have come up with lots of concoctions to keep it interesting. Here is my basic recipe with a few adaptions listed below. Quick Microwave Oatmeal 1/2 c. quick