May 2026

Making Porridge

During the last couple of months in Vancouver, as winter’s moved decisively, although not without some backtracking, into spring, I’ve been cooking oats most mornings. During my annual health check-up in Singapore my doctor announced that my cholesterol levels were on the border between healthy and unhealthy, and suggested that I start by modifying my diet. Oats are one easy change to make. There’s art to preparing them, I’ve learned,