It was an ordinary day. Entering the Stauffer's of Kissel Hill Supermarket which is located in...Kissel Hill. At one time they used to have a store close to our house on the Oregon Pike, but that has closed. They also used to have another store on the Lititz Pike near Lititz, but that has closed. And...they also have what is said to be the largest grocery store in Lancaster County which is located at Rohrerstown. No matter which Stauffer's store I enter...Stauffer's of Kissel Hill has the best homemade oatmeal you'll ever eat. Flavors such as Apple & Cinnamon, Maple & Brown Sugar, Cherry, and Mixed Berry line the shelves as you walk into the store. I love everyone of the flavors that they sell, but I tend to gravitate to the Apple & Cinnamon flavor most times.
The container is usually good for two servings so some weeks I make sure I get two containers so they will last me the week. Heat the container in the microwave for about a minute, take out one serving and place it in my dish, pour cold milk on the oatmeal and spread a teaspoon of sugar over it. At times I eat a second serving if I know I'm not going to eat until mid-afternoon. Sometimes, if I don't have time to heat up the oatmeal, I will just eat a bowl of Sugar Frosted Flakes. Sugary cereals tend to get into your body quickly and cause a peak in blood-sugar levels, but the levels then fall dramatically after a few hours whereas oatmeal is absorbed slowly, so oatmeal eaters get a slow rise in blood sugar and enough energy to last through the morning. Oatmeal eaters don't experience a steep drop in blood-sugar levels, which is a good thing. A dipping blood sugar can bring with it a release of hormones that affect mood. In some people the hormones seem to affect concentration and memory. Those eating oatmeal tend to remember information much longer than those who eat plain sugary cereals. And...I certainly need help with my memory! The oatmeal has more protein and fiber and therefore a lower glycemic index. Therefore, eating or feeding oatmeal to your children will improve the odds of keeping your blood sugar level at a higher level longer. The reason is that all oats start off as oat groats, which are the whole, unbroken grains. Typically, they are then roasted at a low temperature before being processed into other varieties of oats. (1) Steel-cut oats are closest to their original grain form. They are made when the whole groat is cut into several pieces with a steel blade. This variety takes the longest to cook and has a nuttier taste and a chewy texture. (2) Rolled oats are whole oats that are first steamed to make them soft and pliable, and then rolled to flatten them to a specific thickness. This additional processing means they cook faster and retain their shape when cooked. (3) Instant or quick oats are the most processed of the three oat varieties. They are partially cooked, dried and then pressed to allow the oats to cook more quickly. They have a more mushy texture, as they retain less of their shape when cooked. I usually buy one or two containers of Stauffer's home-made oatmeal a month. I also like Stuffer's home-made muffins which are made in a variety of flavors. Once again, the muffins are rather large and eating one of the muffins is usually enough for me for breakfast. Two trays of 4 muffins is enough for me for a week of breakfast meals. Naturally I dunk them in milk after heating them for 30 seconds in the microwave. Oh yeah...they also have great home-made cookies and cakes as well as donuts, some plain and some with cream or jellied filling. So, I can decide my breakfast meals as I walk into the store, since all these products are usually right inside the front door. My guess is they do that on purpose! It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
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