A recipe adapted from Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay:

4 to 4-1/2 cups rolled oats
3 cups apple juice (I've been using a 750 mL bottle)
1 cup chopped raw unsalted pistachios
ground cinnamon to taste (I use about a half tablespoon)
1 quart yogurt
2 10-ounce packages frozen fruit (your choice)
syrup or honey

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Recently a group of us gathered to eat lunch, share stories, and generally enjoy each others company. We decided to do this at a local eatery, one that we had frequented several times before, were quite happy with, and therefore recommended to the group.  The reservations were at 11:30, and I arrived ahead of the group at about 11:15-11:20.  Ahead ( Read more... )