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October 10th is World Porridge Day #WorldPorridgeDay which leads me back again to life is fun and God know things before we do. My mom and I loved #Oatmeal and David likes Malt O Meal but I’ve never had Porridge and I don’t know if David has or not.
The other day we was at the Grocery Store picking up groceries when Charlie reminded me he didn’t think he had ever had Oatmeal. As I thought back to Charlie’s childhood I don’t think he has either. Although, Oatmeal is something Suzzane ate a lot of, The next time we purchase grocers I plan on picking up a box of Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Variety Value Pack, 18 Count for Charlie and his friends to try. I think they would like the Maple and Brown Sugar Suzzie’s favorite. What do you think and why?
Before you say Porridge isn’t Oatmeal I know that and I also plan on making Porridge for all of us to try before the Weather gets cold because if we like Porridge it will give us a new breakfast food this Winter. Would you like to join us for Porridge and Oatmeal?
World Porridge Day falls on October 10th. People are super excited to explore the importance and significance of World Porridge Day. Did you know that the first World Porridge Day coincided with the day an American, Mattew Cox, won the golden spurtle at the World Porridge Championship? What a great day for Porridge lovers.
In the world of breakfasts, Porridge reigns supreme as a delicious, simple food that can be enjoyed in several ways. Historically, Porridge was a reliable staple for nutritional and health benefits in different parts of the world, including Europe and Africa. Porridge was also common in the Mediterranean area, Africa and Latin America.
Before the 1600s the word ‘Porridge’ was not used but the practice of grinding and cooking Cereals in Milk or Water existed. Porridge has been a popular staple in Scotland since Medieval Times. Scotland boasts fertile marginal upland soils, which facilitate the successful growth of Cereals including Oats and Barley.
Up until the 1700s, Porridge was considered to be the food of people with a lower economic status. Today, around the world, Porridge is loved because of its versatile recipes and outstanding nutrients that boost your immune system.
World Porridge Day is championed by Mary’s Meals, a charitable organization in the United Kingdom that feeds more than 1.6 million children in 19 Countries around the world. The first World Porridge Day was held in 2009 and, since then, World Porridge Day has been celebrated to raise awareness for starving children in less developed Countries.
By providing Porridge to school children, Mary’s Meals hopes to give starving children the opportunity to get the education they duly deserve. Some of the successes recorded by the organization include improved school attendance and the elimination of absences attributed to hunger, reduced hunger among children at school, reduced levels of children dropping out of school, increased feelings of happiness at school, and decreased levels of anxiety due to hunger.
World Porridge Day Activities
- Consuming a healthy portion of Porridge is a great way to start your day. Take the opportunity today to try out a new Porridge recipe for a surprising taste.
- The celebration of World Porridge Day is to create awareness for raising funds to provide meals to children in less developed Countries if you have the means donate to one of these causes today and ask your friends and family to as well.
- You can celebrate World Porridge Day by actively participating in conversations, both offline and online, that educate people on the number of starving children in developing Countries.
Interesting Facts About Porridge
- Did you know it was considered respectful to eat Porridge standing up and it was also believed that Porridge must always be stirred clockwise only with the right hand to bring good luck.
- Porridge can be eaten as is or paired with Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables.
- A special stirring tool called a ‘spurtle’ is still in use for stirring the Porridge.
- Porridge Chefs from different parts of the world have been competing in the annual World Porridge-Making Championship since 1994 the prize for which is a golden Spurtle.
- Lisa Williams holds the overall title for World Porridge-Making Champion.
Why People Love World Porridge Day
- The celebration of Why We Love World Porridge Day brings into the limelight an important cause that affects one of the most vulnerable members of society, starving children.
- Creating awareness for Why We Love World Porridge Day is key to ensuring that starving children around the world can receive help, donations, and food to aid their sustenance and survival.
- The celebration of World Porridge Day in Countries around the world unites people of various ethnic and political standings in a common cause: eradicating hunger in school children
Recipe for Porridge
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4
Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cold milk (Optional)
Directions
- Combine water, oats, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Add bananas and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently.
- Pour into bowls, and top each with a splash of cold milk.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
