When I was growing up, a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast was not exactly something I would get excited about. Somehow, many years later it is something I look forward to especially when I have some beautiful fresh local blueberries. I’m sure most if not all of us have heard how good oatmeal is for the heart and how great blueberries are for our eyes and gastrointestinal health, but these things always bear repeating right?

If you’ve not yet become a fan of oatmeal or have a hard time getting your children to love it, try throwing some sweet fresh blueberries on top and you might change your mind.

Rolled oats are quick and easy to make. Steel cut oats are just as easy, but take about twice as long to cook. When making oatmeal at my house, I don’t follow a “recipe” if you will - just some basic proportions.

• 1 part oats
• 2 parts water