
Is porridge and oatmeal the same thing What about "gruel"?
Yes and no, oatmeal is generic name for porridge in North America, in Europe you will find it always called porridge, at one time they did make barley, peas, wheat and rice porridge's, I use to eat...
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Oliver Twist was fed gruel--it's made from water and what?
Gruel is typically made from water and oatmeal, but any other grain and even legumes, may be substitutee. The only 'advantage' of serving this dreadful substance is that is can be watered down to a...
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