It was a revelation to me when I discovered that Old Fashioned Quaker Oats (or the generic equivalent) don't have to be cooked! Now I take a tupperware container of old fashioned oats, mixed with some cinnamon, walnuts and cranberries or raisins to work. I make this up every Monday and take enough to last the week - then for breakfast every day I put some in a bowl, add some water, microwave for one minute and it turns out delicious. Sometimes I add a spoonful of sugar, or half an apple, and occasionally a splash of milk, but it comes out fine with just water.

For the milk - I enjoy soy milk, rice milk and/or almond milk which I use to make smoothies. Each has a different taste and texture. For cereal and coffee I use cow's milk but I never drink it straight.

Lady Penelope, do you have a recipe for chick pea based burgers? That sounds good!