McCann's Irish Oatmeal

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Posted: 2/25/2007 2:29:20 PM EDT

Anybody ever try the stuff???? I can't stand "normal" processed oatmeal it's got no flavor and has the constancy of baby poo.

However, I've been told that McCann's Irish Oatmeal is not like the normal "American" boxed oatmeal & is actually really good.

Now I just need to find someplace here in town or down in Ft Collins that sells it

www.mccanns.ie/

Posted: 2/25/2007 2:33:20 PM EDT

[#1]

Much better than that cardboard box quaker shit.

Posted: 2/25/2007 2:34:09 PM EDT

[#2]

Good stuff.

Posted: 2/25/2007 2:36:20 PM EDT

[#3]

Haven't tried it, but I've seen it in health food stores and stores that specialize in organic foods. Might want to look there.

Posted: 2/25/2007 2:47:14 PM EDT

[#4]

Big secret:

Buy McCanns the first time for the container. After you have enjoyed the contents, go to your local health food store and buy "steel cut oats" from their bulk bins. Bring it home and pour it in to the empty McCanns container.

It's the exact same thing but much much cheaper.

I can refill my McCanns container this way for about $1.50.

Posted: 2/25/2007 2:52:37 PM EDT

[#5]

I enjoy it. Most supermarkets I've been to have it. Check in the cereal isle or international section.

Posted: 2/25/2007 2:57:31 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Good stuff.

and the kids love it too.

Posted: 2/25/2007 3:01:59 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Anybody ever try the stuff???? I can't stand "normal" processed oatmeal it's got no flavor and has the constancy of baby poo.

However, I've been told that McCann's Irish Oatmeal is not like the normal "American" boxed oatmeal & is actually really good.

Now I just need to find someplace here in town or down in Ft Collins that sells it

www.mccanns.ie/

Are you talking about instant or regular oatmeal? I cant stand instant, but regular is great, especially with some honey and jam mixed in.

Kharn

Posted: 2/25/2007 3:07:24 PM EDT

[#8]

Overnight Oatmeal
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
Show: Good Eats
Episode: Oat Cuisine
1 cup steel cut oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried figs
4 cups water
1/2 cup half-and-half

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.

Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.

Good stuff!!

Posted: 2/25/2007 3:09:15 PM EDT

[#9]

Called around town and nobody in town carries it, but a store about 45 min South of here does.

Looks like it's time for a road trip to Ft Collins tomorrow to pick up some McCann's and to fill up the truck with bio diesel

Posted: 2/25/2007 3:19:15 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Big secret:

Buy McCanns the first time for the container. After you have enjoyed the contents, go to your local health food store and buy "steel cut oats" from their bulk bins. Bring it home and pour it in to the empty McCanns container.

It's the exact same thing but much much cheaper.

I can refill my McCanns container this way for about $1.50.

+1 McCanns has a very nice container but steel cut oats are steel cut oats. Not a lot more to them than that.

Posted: 2/25/2007 4:54:20 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
+1 McCanns has a very nice container but steel cut oats are steel cut oats. Not a lot more to them than that.

What exactly are steel cut oats & how do they compare to rolled oats???

Posted: 2/25/2007 5:00:11 PM EDT

[#12]

I eat oatmeal every day for breakfast (helps lower cholesterol) and I like this stuff even better than the mccanns:

Posted: 2/25/2007 5:11:38 PM EDT

[#13]

Good stuff.

Posted: 2/25/2007 5:13:39 PM EDT

[#14]

Same kind of oats horses eat.

It is chewier than Quaker old fashioned.

IMO tastes better 2.

Posted: 2/25/2007 5:20:48 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
+1 McCanns has a very nice container but steel cut oats are steel cut oats. Not a lot more to them than that.

What exactly are steel cut oats & how do they compare to rolled oats???

Steel-cut oats
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Steel-cut oats are whole grain groats (the inner portion of the oat kernel) which have been cut into only two or three pieces. They are golden in colour and resemble small rice pieces.

Steel-cut oats are also known as coarse-cut oats, pinhead oats, Scotch oats, or Irish oats.

In comparison, the other main variety, rolled oats, are flake oats that have been steamed, rolled, re-steamed and toasted.

Because the steel-cut oats are more "natural" with less pre-processing, they may be more nutritious than the more popular rolled oats. Steel-cut oats are nuttier, more flavorful, and retain a chewier texture than rolled oats. Like most whole grains, steel-cut oats take much longer to cook than pre-processed oats.

Many people feel that steel-cut oats provide better flavour than rolled oats due to the lack of preprocessing. Usually steel-cut oats are not preprocessed then dried. They are often packaged in a vacuum tight container (like a coffee can) to preserve freshness.

Posted: 2/25/2007 5:25:36 PM EDT

[#16]

Great stuff!

I used it to fix the planking on a sailboat a while back and the planking is still on as tight as it was when I glued it on.

Posted: 2/25/2007 5:39:59 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Big secret:

Buy McCanns the first time for the container. After you have enjoyed the contents, go to your local health food store and buy "steel cut oats" from their bulk bins. Bring it home and pour it in to the empty McCanns container.

It's the exact same thing but much much cheaper.

I can refill my McCanns container this way for about $1.50.

+1 McCanns has a very nice container but steel cut oats are steel cut oats. Not a lot more to them than that.

Thx for the info, guys, I am a fan of McCanns and didn't know that.

I have been cooking them in bio-soy milk, which enhances the nutty flavor and is creamier. Doesn't burn like milk because of the consistency.

Try mixing in honey and sprinking 3% oil cinnamon over it. For a somewhat more decadent taste, mix in some butter first.

F