AdmiralAdama
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skimonkey said:
One spoonful at a time.
I add banana and blueberries to mine to slice it up.
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One spoonful at a time.
I add banana and blueberries to mine to slice it up.
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I've been checking out the new video streaming service offered by Redbox and Verizon. They're doing beta testing now and have sent a free code for a one-month streaming trial, with four free DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks. I've been checking out the selection, which doesn't seem to offer any advantage over Netflix or Amazon, so I'm not sure why I'd want to use even the free trial.
In the runup to sending the beta code, Redbox also sent two free codes for DVD rentals at kiosks. I can't remember the last time I used a Redbox kiosk. Standing out in the cold (at least right now) checking out limited movie selection doesn't seem appealing, even for free. I think the only appeal might be holding a DVD by reservation via the Redbox app, for pickup at a kiosk, and then only if it wasn't available streamed, and if I wanted to see that specific movie immediately. Seems like a very narrow appeal to me, since I already have Netflix and Amazon streaming, as well as Netflix via mail. I'll be curious to see what kind of traction Redbox gets with streaming. It seems late to the party, with a small differentiator, but I like to see competition.
In the runup to sending the beta code, Redbox also sent two free codes for DVD rentals at kiosks. I can't remember the last time I used a Redbox kiosk. Standing out in the cold (at least right now) checking out limited movie selection doesn't seem appealing, even for free. I think the only appeal might be holding a DVD by reservation via the Redbox app, for pickup at a kiosk, and then only if it wasn't available streamed, and if I wanted to see that specific movie immediately. Seems like a very narrow appeal to me, since I already have Netflix and Amazon streaming, as well as Netflix via mail. I'll be curious to see what kind of traction Redbox gets with streaming. It seems late to the party, with a small differentiator, but I like to see competition.
I sprinkled some cinnamon in it for flavor which helped sweeten it more, tasted better that way!
I sprinkled some cinnamon in it for flavor which helped sweeten it more, tasted better that way!
I rarely have oatmeal, but I make the one-minute kind with chai instead of water or milk, and I go heavy on chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, plus dried cranberries. A drop or two of almond or vanilla extract can be good, too.
AdmiralAdama
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Kaykaykay said:
Is the streaming service exclusive to Verizon subscribers?
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AdmiralAdama
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skimonkey said:I sprinkled some cinnamon in it for flavor which helped sweeten it more, tasted better that way!
Have you tried it with a shot of real maple syrup?
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That sounds great to add all that! Never thought of almond or vanilla extract, that's a great idea. I am usually throwing my oatmeal into my bowl, wrapping it up and throwing a banana on top the night before so I am not wasting time in the morning to do that. I think I have some vanilla exract not far from my cinnamon, so I will have to try that out. I have put in cranberrries, pears, peaches, dried mango...just about anything to change up the taste so I can eat it. Breakfast keeps me fueled up when I start so early in the morning like that! Otherwise, I would be ready to eat my hand by mid morning if I don't eat breakfast.
No. I'm not a Verizon subscriber. I read about the beta and signed up. If you google, you can find tech blog posts about the trial, which is how I learned about it. I don't know how quickly or how many people they're allowing into the beta. If you sign up for the one-month trial, you give your credit card number, because they will auto-renew you for a monthly subscription unless you cancel.
I like dried fruit in mine, too. I like food with texture, something to chew on. I don't like oatmeal alone, because it feels like I'm in a nursing home, gumming my food, lol.
Yes...I do know what you mean. I did have a banana in there, but the consistency was all mushy. That was probably my issue not be able to eat it in an excited manner.
My lunch was rather boring as well---a can of tuna and crackers, oh well!
Yes...I do know what you mean. I did have a banana in there, but the consistency was all mushy. That was probably my issue not be able to eat it in an excited manner.
My lunch was rather boring as well---a can of tuna and crackers, oh well!
If you do tuna as a fallback sometimes, it might be worth keeping some little packets of relish and mustard on hand. They keep for awhile and are portable and can add a bit of flavor.
I pinched somebodies Italian dressing that was in the fridge at work....it gave some flavor, but I was hoping that we had some mayo. That is a good idea to have some of those packets in my drawer. All I have for packets right now include: Emergen-C, chill-pepper seeds, salt and pepper. Oh...and one small packet of honey. I will need to add relish, mayo and mustard to my zip lock of condiments!!
This is what will get me by this afternoon!
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skimonkey said:I pinched somebodies Italian dressing that was in the fridge at work....it gave some flavor, but I was hoping that we had some mayo. That is a good idea to have some of those packets in my drawer. All I have for packets right now include: Emergen-C, chill-pepper seeds, salt and pepper. Oh...and one small packet of honey. I will need to add relish, mayo and mustard to my zip lock of condiments!!
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This is what will get me by this afternoon!
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