284053 Fri Mar 24 10:27:23 -0800 2006 6 31 Home Cooking 0 1517747 I think it's been in my desk for about 2 years. I have 3 packs left and I think I might just throw them in the garbage. This stuff makes me want to puke by the time I get half way through. Should I just chuck them out or can I turn my last 3 packs into something edible? Thanks. Fri Mar 24 10:27:23 -0800 2006 0 rolypoly 1 1517752 I often eat instant oatmeal, the "use by dating" is usually less than 2 years, my current batch, purchased last week "expires" in Aug '07. If it "makes you puke", leave them in the lunch room, if your work is similar to every place I have worked, someone will take them. Fri Mar 24 10:54:27 -0800 2006 1517747 0 Alan408 2 1517760 they don't have use by dates on them. i like oatmeal. just thought there'd be something i can do to them to make them taste better. guess not. oh well. Fri Mar 24 11:52:43 -0800 2006 1517752 0 rolypoly 1 1517755 Pidgeons Fri Mar 24 10:57:38 -0800 2006 1517747 0 Birdie 1 1517774 Not really a solution for "at-work oatmeal", but you could easily use up your packets at home, using one packet at a time in crisps, bread, etc. That would keep you from wasting food. Offering it to colleagues, as someone suggested, is a good idea too. Link: http://patechinoisco.blogspot.com Fri Mar 24 12:25:19 -0800 2006 1517747 0 Pâté chinois 1 1517792 The issue for me is the texture. So: waaaay under cook it, then add granola or trail mix so you don't get the gag reflex halfway through. Maybe mix in some yogurt for tartness. And don't buy it again. :) Fri Mar 24 13:50:05 -0800 2006 1517747 0 Jess 1 1517866 What flavor is it? If it's the plain (or original) one, I usually take a whole packet of hot cocoa and mix w/ about 3/4 cup of hot water, add that to the oatmeal, along w/ one sugar cube and possibly more non-dairy creamer... YUM! Dessert for breakfast! Fri Mar 24 19:48:18 -0800 2006 1517747 0 Foodrat