what I discovered in 2008

well, maybe not a big discovery -- and why did it take me so long? very useful anyway!

when making oatmeal, cornmeal, couscous or any grain type food like a porridge, add the dry grain to the water in the pot BEFORE heating to end up with way less lumps, especially if then stirred while cooking. way better than the traditional method of adding grain/oat flakes to boiling water

thanks to Denise who always asks thoughtful questions and is herself a gourmand