how to eat Christmas: holiday oatmeal recipe

Step 1: Make oatmeal (I prefer mixing the oats with milk instead of water).  This is a life skill.  If you can make pasta you can make oatmeal.  Put oatmeal and water/milk in a pot (read the oatmeal package for correct ratio instructions).  Turn on the heat and be sure to stir occasionally until desired texture.  As you cook the oatmeal, spice it:

Add a dash of any/all of the following:

- cinnamon

- ginger

- cardamom

- cloves

- brown sugar

- vanilla extract (go easy on this one!)

Step 2: Once it's done, top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds.  YUM!!