The Happy Homemaker

I have seen the book, French Women Don’t Get Fat, at the book store and wanted to get it. I have heard about the benefits of the French diet. On MSN.com they have a page that features five recipes from the book and an interview with the author, Mireille Guiliano.

I like the recipe for a breakfast dish, Oatmeal.

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal, dry

• 1 cup water

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 medium apple, coarsely grated

• 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons 2% milk

• 1/2 teaspoon butter

Combine oatmeal, water and salt. Bring to a boil.

Add apple and lemon juice and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finish cooking by adding 1/3 cup milk and 1 teaspoon butter. Stir well. Serve immediately with a splash of brown sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.