Oatmeal -- but not from a packet

I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal. That's because usually it comes out of little paper pouch and has the texture of mush and the flavor of not much.

Not this oatmeal. This oatmeal is yummy.

Real Oatmeal
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup oats (I use the oats that cook in five minutes. They have a better texture than the 1 minute oats...)
pinch of salt
raisins
brown sugar

Place the water, raisins, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Add the oats. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat. Scoop some brown sugar on top, put the lid on the pan and let it sit for a minute or two -- long enough to get two bowls, two spoons, two cups, the milk jug...

Stir it up and serve. Yum.