World Porridge Day
If you like hot cereal, you're going to love World Porridge Day. World Porridge Day is a worldwide celebration of this delectable breakfast dish that is celebrated every October 10th. It's also a day to raise concerns of child hunger.
Most people think of oatmeal when they think of porridge. However, porridge is made from other species of starchy plants. These include rice, wheat, barley, corn, and buckwheat. Some porridge enthusiasts add milk to their porridge, while others are content with only water. Fresh fruit, particularly blueberries or bananas, gives a sweet touch. Other popular additions to porridge include honey, peanut butter, nuts, raisins, baked apples and cinnamon, and even chocolate.
Many health benefits are provided by people who eat porridge on a regular basis. Besides improving heart health, porridge made with whole grains provides a boost to bone mineral density and reduces the risk of diabetes. Eating porridge can even raise life expectancy. It's also a good dish because it makes you feel fuller for longer.
It's also cheap to make, due to the delectability and health benefits of porridge. So what are you waiting for? Cook up a delectable bowl of porridge to enjoy!
How to celebrate #worldporridgeday..
Since World Porridge Day is also a day to raise concerns of child hunger, please support Mary's Meals or The Hunger Project.. If you can't contribute, host a porridge party to raise funds for hungry children.
Making yourself a nice, warm bowl for breakfast is another great way to commemorate World Porridge Day... You could even have it for lunch or dinner.
Here is an excellent homemade porridge dish to try: Here is a great homemade porridge dish to try:
Ingredients:
Pinhead oatmeal is a 14 cup pinhead oatmeal.
¼ cup medium oatmeal
½ cup whole milk
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
The oats will be toasted until they smell fresh and heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and toast them until they smell fragrant. Place the oats and milk and water in a medium saucepan. Bring slowly to a boil. Stir often. Turn down the heat and simmer.. Add the salt after five minutes. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring often until it is the right consistency. Allow to sit for five minutes after covering and allowing to cover. You can add any delectable toppings of your choice.
Just remember, when eating your porridge, make sure it isn't too hot. That it isn't too cold. That it's just right!
#WorldPorridgeDay: Don't forget to post the day on social media with #WorldPorridgeDay.
Today is the first world porridge day in history
The first World Porridge Day was held on October 10th, 2009. In Argyll, Scotland, the day was established as a way to raise funds for Mary's Meals. Mary's Meals provides food to starving children in developing countries.
In conjunction with the World Porridge Making Championship, the World Porridge Making Championship is held on World Porridge Day. The winner of the highly coveted "Golden Spurtle" trophy is named. Prizes have been given to the best traditional porridge, which is made of oatmeal, water, and salt. A prize for the best specialty porridge is also given.. The competition is being held in Carrbridge, Scotland.
