yummm...on recommendation of a co-worker, i used vanilla soy milk instead of water in this morning's oatmeal. it's quite tasty.

in other news, i've heard that oatmeal can be used as a substitute for black-eyed peas when ringing in the new year. of course, if you're going to be toasting champagne at midnight, you may want to use some discretion; oatmeal may not be the most suitable food counterpart.