slow cooker steel cut oats
I made these overnight in my trusty slow-cooker. They’re made with steel cut oats, maple syrup, golden raisins, dried cranberries, and a touch of salt and cinnamon. A great breakfast to wake up to. And since my husband dislikes oatmeal, I get to enjoy this for breakfast the rest of the week.
Note: clicking on the photo takes you to Flickr.
I am crying. And just so glad you are alright.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:31 pm
Thank you so much, Winnie. I miss you.
Oh my GOODNESS. I had not heard about this, and have just been catching up on your Facebook posts and now this. I absolutely can’t imagine. What an incredible miracle that you two made it out ok.
Wishing you lots of rest this weekend, and sweet moments to savor all the more with those you love.
I am so, so glad that you are ok.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
Thank you so much, Ali. It put life in perspective in a very sudden way, that’s for sure.
WOW!! I’m SO glad you were okay, that must have been terribly frightening. What a miraculous ending!
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
It was so bizarre and scary and surreal. And thanks — I’m feeling very lucky today.
What a frightening experience! And such a good reminder to count our blessings every single day. I’m so glad that everyone is home safe and sound.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:29 pm
So very true, Anna. I’m feeling so blessed today.
This brought tears to my eyes. Wonderfully written. I could see the flashes of lightning and the after flashes from your eyes.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:29 pm
Thanks, Mom. I love you.
oh my gosh, what an amazing and terrible story. So so glad you are OK! I can’t even imagine.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:29 pm
Thanks, Megan. It was definitely amazing and terrible, both at the same time.
I have goosebumps up and down my arms, I’m so glad you’re alright. God was watching over you, that’s for sure.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:29 pm
Thank you, Joan.
Oh my God I can’t even believe this!!! Thank God you are ok. I love that you made ricotta. It is amazing how comforting and soothing food and cooking can be in times of near-tragedy.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:28 pm
You’re so right, Liz. It really helped calm my nerves last night.
What a harrowing experience! I’m so glad you’re safe and back with your family. Take care.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:27 pm
Thank you, Carol. I’m so glad it all turned out fine, except for the car.
I have no words. Except that I’m very glad you’re okay.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:27 pm
Thanks. I’m still trying to process it myself.
I am so happy to hear you are OK. What a frightening experience!
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:27 pm
Thank you, Cassie.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. You surely had angels surrounding & protecting you my friend. Hugs to you.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:26 pm
Thank you so much, Robin.
What a horrific event, so sorry to hear that you went through that, Merry! What a blessing that you and Karen walked away from it. So glad to hear you’re OK.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:26 pm
Thank you, Georgia.
Oh Merry-Jennifer,
That is so scary. I cannot even imagine hurtling down the road at 70 miles per hour and having that happen. I am so glad you’re okay!
P.S. You are the third person I know who has experienced a lightning strike in very close proximity. You, my brother-in-law (struck while he was getting something from the trunk- thankfully not seriously), and my husband (ball lightning behind his head in our very own living room.) Eek.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:26 pm
I have another friend whose mother this happened to. Crazy, right? And I know you completely know what I went through after your own near-death experience recently.
Good lord, how terrifying. So glad you both survived this ordeal without injury.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:25 pm
Thank you. Me too!
I was amazed and relieved yesterday when I saw your Instagram and your tweet about this, that you were alright. Reading about this event is chilling and I can only imagine what you and Karen experienced.
God obviously has a lot more plans for both of you right here 🙂 Take good care.
Merry-Jennifer replied: — June 15th, 2013 @ 7:25 pm
Thank you, Paula. I think you’re right – there is something more I’m meant to do here.
Thank God you are alright. So very scary for you both! Hope you are doing so more healing things this weekend.
MJ! My gosh! I read this with my jaw on the floor. I’m so glad you’re okay! Wow! Praise the Lord!
I just read this aloud to my husband, we are just in awe. So very, very thankful that you were able to walk away from this. xoxo
What a story. I’m so glad you were okay! I can’t imagine how terrifying that must be.
Oh my!! Wow!!!! What a story to start up with in my reader. I’m so glad you’re okay!! Life is a blessing, and reminders like this sure put it into perspective. As a fellow Floridian, I read your story outloud to my hubby and teen….we are just floored! Crazy….I’ve heard lightening stories before but never in a car.
One time headed back from Tampa along a stretch of the turnpike there were lightening bolts all around us like that. It was a stretch with all those tall electrical towers lining the road. I guess I should have been relieved that those would keep the lightening from us, but it was so close and all around us that it was very scary!
I’ll be praying that you feel God’s peace during this time of post trauma, reflection and processing. HUGS!! Denise
PS….to be a little funny (maybe you’ll develop a super power now! which one would you want. 😉
Holy crap, MJ! This is incredble.
I’m so happy you are okay. It could’ve been, well, I don’t even want to think about it. I’m glad it was nothing more than a scary, harrowing experience.
But now that you’re okay, I have to say it, this is going to be a great cocktail party story, for the rest of your life!!!!
Eat the ricotta, hug your kids. So happy you are okay, honey.
xoxo
I cannot imagine how you must have felt after that, I hope that you and you friend feel better now. That must have been terrifying.
Your cheese looks lovely however and the pictures are beautiful
MJ – SO SO SO scary! I saw your tweets after the fact and wondered whether you would write about it. It must have helped to write it out. So glad you are ok. Many many hugs. XOX just because.
So, so, so scary.
The ricotta distraction seemed to be the right perscription for you. Your written recollections provide your reader with an illuminating (no pun intended) account of your ordeal that is real and immediate and frightening. This terrifying episode in your and your colleague’s life was delivered here eloquently and honestly. I am happy you survived this brush with death and chose to share it. I hope the trauma is physically and emotionally minimal, Merry Jennifer. I am also looking forward to trying your ricotta recipe!
omg – this beautifully crafted – terrifying tale is so well told i could barely read it at a first pass – with my hair standing on end the whole way … the second time i read it i wanted to cry – there’s something so heartfelt about it – so sweet about the simple pleasures of life healing the traumatic – i don’t even like ricotta cheese but i’m going to make some to celebrate you ✿♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪✿
OMG this is so scary. I was reading your FB post to Lenny, and the first thing he said was that shouldn’t have happened in a car. Completely crazy … So happy you are okay!!!!!
I read your tweets the other day, and saw your updates on Facebook. Still, as I read this post, I have chills. I cannot tell you how glad I am that you are OK… I will give you an extra big hug at BSP in a few weeks!!
And, I just adore homemade ricotta. I am thinking that I need to make a batch ASAP.
Oh wow, I am so glad you are okay, what an incredibly frightening story!
How well you described your experience. I was mesmerized and as I read I felt as if I was the one in the car. What a truly awful and frightening thing to happen. And thank goodness for the presence of mind Karen showed. I am so glad your were safe in the end. And to think I read this because some time ago I saved a recipe for home made ricotta cheese! I searched for it tonight and read not just the recipe but your story. Thank you so much – every time I make ricotta cheese, or even see it in a supermarket, I will think of you xx
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