tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post6762693434178475444..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Look, Ma, I Made My Own Oat Flakes!Mama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35193843909580412112017-02-11T16:55:42.436-06:002017-02-11T16:55:42.436-06:00Chad - Yes, our home-rolled oats do seem to cook u...Chad - Yes, our home-rolled oats do seem to cook up "creamier" than store-bought ones but they still retain their flake shape, if you can picture that. The rollers on our gadget are textured, but I wouldn't call them "very" textured. They look kinda of like a medium rasp or file. (Maybe even tending toward the fine side.) (Geesh, sometimes trying to describe something via the written [typed in this case] word is really hard!) I wonder if your rollers are so textured that they almost cut the flakes into tiny pieces . . . and that's why they fall apart in cooking. Could that be?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38989978821491378012017-02-11T16:21:16.707-06:002017-02-11T16:21:16.707-06:00Thanks! Yes, I will do that. So you don't suff...Thanks! Yes, I will do that. So you don't suffer from this problem, I take it? You did say they were 'creamier' than store-bought, which I thought might have meant mushier. Also, are the rollers in your flaker textured or flat? Mine are very textured and I wonder if that is part of the problem as the oat flakes come out more mashed than they otherwise would. <br />Thank you for your assistance!Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947048845080523688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-24824810850782602242017-02-11T14:00:33.080-06:002017-02-11T14:00:33.080-06:00Chad - Oh, dear. I haven't encountered that p...Chad - Oh, dear. I haven't encountered that problem at all and the only thing I can think would be that your flaker is making the flakes too thin . . . but you said changing how close the rollers are doesn't make a difference. Would it be possible to contact the manufacturer of your hand flaker and see if they might have a solution for you? Sorry I can't be of any real help. Good luck in overcoming this glitch.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52828563748380158312017-02-11T13:42:17.035-06:002017-02-11T13:42:17.035-06:00Hi, Thanks for the post! I just got a hand flaker ...Hi, Thanks for the post! I just got a hand flaker and have noticed that the oatmeal I cook up from the hand flaked oats is very mushy and the flakes lose all of their shape and basically dissolve into the consistency of grits. I've tried changing how close the rollers are together but that doesn't seem to make much difference. <br /><br />If you have any suggestions or thoughts on how I might get the oats to maintain their integrity a bit more, I'd appreciate it! <br />Thank youChadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-50889133797609332002014-06-30T10:48:42.237-05:002014-06-30T10:48:42.237-05:00Hi, Tina - I buy my groats as a special order thro...Hi, Tina - I buy my groats as a special order through our organic foods co-op. If you have such a store near you, you could ask them if they can obtain them for you. <br /><br /> I have to plead ignorance as to making flakes with any grain other than oat, wheat and rye. <br /><br />I use the flakes I make in cookies (such as oatmeal cookies) and as a binder in some vegetarian (and non-vegetarian dishes . . . like meatloaf) recipes such as meat(less) balls. And I make my granola with a combination of oat, wheat and rye flakes.<br /><br />Hope this helps a little.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-62823833615006837872014-06-29T19:26:36.375-05:002014-06-29T19:26:36.375-05:00I know this is a couple years old but a couple of ...I know this is a couple years old but a couple of questions, I have a flaker and don't know where to buy oat groats. Also, if you make flakes out of other grains, quinoa, buckwheat, etc. what can you se them for? just hot cereal like oatmeal?tinathornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088472008871494357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-26042565867556987602011-03-27T10:43:57.807-05:002011-03-27T10:43:57.807-05:00Lori - Apparently roller/flakers have been widely ...Lori - Apparently roller/flakers have been widely used in Europe for years and years. (Yes, they seem to know how to do food more nutritionally-sound than we here in the more "advanced" U.S. of A.!) We had Oatmeal Pancakes for breakfast this morning made with our freshly flaked oats . . . it would have been interesting to have had a side-by-side taste test but hubby and I both agreed this morning's batch seemed to (some how) have more body. Sort of like the oat flakes blended more with everything?? Flavor was wonderful.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82663343138482546252011-03-26T10:21:40.925-05:002011-03-26T10:21:40.925-05:00Ha! No, I don't think you are crazy for thinki...Ha! No, I don't think you are crazy for thinking this is way cool. I've been making granola recently, and have wondered about getting a roller thingy myself. You'll have to keep us updated on how you are using it, and what you are making.<br />~~LoriDirt Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218959840456660541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-39151036288539579882011-03-25T13:48:04.733-05:002011-03-25T13:48:04.733-05:00Kelly - Papa Pea has been asking for Oatmeal Cooki...Kelly - Papa Pea has been asking for Oatmeal Cookies made with the freshly flaked oats . . . just for experimental purposes, of course, to see if they taste superior! I keep reminding him that we're not supposed to be eating cookies right now, but he says it's only to test out the flaker. Hmmmm . . . <br /><br />Patty - I hope you find what you're looking for. Having the right tool makes all the difference in the efficiency of our tasks.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27761743818925104972011-03-25T09:00:19.464-05:002011-03-25T09:00:19.464-05:00Mama Pea, that is just awesome!! I can't wait...Mama Pea, that is just awesome!! I can't wait to hear how the manual flaker works! It's a great thing to be able to do these things ourselves, but it certainly is a storage challenge!<br />I'm very interested that you were able to find this for the kitchen aid. I've been hoping that I could find an attachment that would allow me to make nut butters, instead of getting another food processor for that purpose. I have a tiny food processor that I have to hold the button down on to make it work. My thumbs are worn out! I'm inspired to keep searching!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153751759157433693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-53652725909823107122011-03-25T07:14:44.201-05:002011-03-25T07:14:44.201-05:00Nothing wrong with you at all, this is the kind of...Nothing wrong with you at all, this is the kind of stuff I get all hyper over. Who wouldn't want the freshest, highest quality food available?? <br /><br />Maybe a little more moisture in the fresh oats that led to the creaminess/ Oh, that must have been a good bowl of oats.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457953816169352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-84682157495875130002011-03-25T06:40:35.237-05:002011-03-25T06:40:35.237-05:00Dr. Momi - Got a birthday coming up? There's ...Dr. Momi - Got a birthday coming up? There's always a Christmas list you could put one on.<br /><br />Kaytee - I have definitely used my KitchenAid Mixer more with the various attachments than for just . . . well, mixing!<br /><br />ThyHand - And I learn so much from YOU!<br /><br />Claire - We gotta eat so it just makes sense to put the best possible food into our bods!!<br /><br />Leigh - I love barley and that is one that I'm eager to try! We paid $110.95 (free shipping) for this Messerschmidt attachment. It seems to be very well constructed and should last us the rest of our lives. The outer part is plastic (premium Lexan) but the roller is made of hardened surgical steel.<br /><br />Anna - We really like our meat grinding attachment for the KitchenAid. Quick and easy. We are lucky to have a great organic foods co-op (independently owned by members) right here in our small town. You can buy small quantities of a variety of grains right in the store but can also special order in bulk which I do. Usually 25# bags of whatever I need.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-36593174615934391212011-03-25T06:30:37.744-05:002011-03-25T06:30:37.744-05:00Erin - Because you're one who appreciates good...Erin - Because you're one who appreciates good food and makes a point of feeding her family the best, this would be right up your alley!<br /><br />Melissa - When you do things from scratch (grow your own) there's always that steep learning curve! Don't know how to help you on that one.<br /><br />Carolyn Renee - It's the Marga brand that we ordered but they sent us the cheap Chinese knock-off instead! If the Marga looks just like the one they sent us, I can see what you mean about the container for catching the flakes being small. Hmmmm . . . <br /><br />Trailshome - We wanted both the electric and manual because we assume the electric will be much quicker to turn out a bunch of flaked grains, but having the manual will be another step toward self-sufficiency in that it requires no outside electrical power. Starting from the grain will also give you a more nutritional product. Don't forget that important point!<br /><br />Tiny Gardener - Thanks for the support! I'll get going on some of those recipes.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-11582436762933459982011-03-25T06:20:28.517-05:002011-03-25T06:20:28.517-05:00Jane - The instructions with this unit say that a ...Jane - The instructions with this unit say that a cup of rolled oats is produced in a minute. I haven't done a timed "flaking" yet, but it seems to me that my first trial run was much quicker than that. We received the manual roller/flaker . . . but not the one we had ordered! Arrrgh.<br /><br />Alla - I just hope this doesn't give more people a chance to call me "Flaky." ;o)<br /><br />APG - There are certain things we weirdos just gotta have!<br /><br />Susan - Our electric version is a Messerschmidt Flaker Mill, Model 4002, for use with KitchenAid Mixers. I had no idea so many people would be interested in meatless recipes. Cool!<br /><br />2 Tramps - We ordered ours from www.everythingkitchens.com/.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52217314720521986582011-03-25T00:07:39.774-05:002011-03-25T00:07:39.774-05:00Clearly by your comments, your post is quite timel...Clearly by your comments, your post is quite timely for all! This is on my list for adding to the pantry before summer ... as is a meat grinder attach. Can I ask, where are you buying your whole grains? I live quite remote, and haven't seen them in local stores. Online shopping will likely be my only option... wondering about yours!SweetMissDaisy (Anna Wight)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00807999079788710954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-44478114978957155042011-03-24T21:13:39.551-05:002011-03-24T21:13:39.551-05:00I am so envious! A roller is on my list too. What ...I am so envious! A roller is on my list too. What brand manual model did you get? Country Living has one, but it's a little steep. Love the idea of oatier oatmeal! Also of rolling the other grains you mention. I found rolled barley at our co-op. Pretty tasty.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-57050353642201288032011-03-24T20:18:50.336-05:002011-03-24T20:18:50.336-05:00That is so cool! You are so retro! ;) Seriously...That is so cool! You are so retro! ;) Seriously, that is really interesting....I didn't know one could get such a Kitchen Aide attachment and I had never really thought much about nutritional loss in "old" oat flakes.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04959920540469457941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-7205797342571637092011-03-24T19:17:47.637-05:002011-03-24T19:17:47.637-05:00Well, I'll be. I never knew there was such a ...Well, I'll be. I never knew there was such a thing as a flake-maker. I learn so much when I come here!You Can Call Me Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086179213614605103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-56203975724261852602011-03-24T18:24:48.428-05:002011-03-24T18:24:48.428-05:00When I get a Kitchenaid, I'm totally getting t...When I get a Kitchenaid, I'm totally getting that attachment (and then figuring out where to get oat groats). That's SO cool!Kayteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189214625961799579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-29986705776099454492011-03-24T18:16:59.086-05:002011-03-24T18:16:59.086-05:00I want one....!I want one....!dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-44768038227723259172011-03-24T17:56:08.075-05:002011-03-24T17:56:08.075-05:00NO! You are not crazy! I think your oat roller is ...NO! You are not crazy! I think your oat roller is wicked awesome!!! I am so jealous!!! We down a ton of "oatiemeal" in this house and soooo want my own oat roller! I would love to see you post some of your recipes for using different sorts of grains in unconventional ways.Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324826072996146383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27268534049870435272011-03-24T16:15:12.833-05:002011-03-24T16:15:12.833-05:00Makes me want one too! That looks so very good. ...Makes me want one too! That looks so very good. I start almost every day for years now, with oatmeal, walnuts and raisins. Somehow never tire of it and it feels so very good to me, but home-rolled sounds like it'd taste so much better. Just curious though, why do you need a manual one was well? What's the different result or purpose for having both?<br /><br />I'm allergic to wheat, and use rolled oats in a lot of meals that call for bread crumbs, crushed crackers, and the result is really great, and much healthier.<br /><br />I buy them in 20 pound bulk and use them in everything. Starting from the grain should save money and storage space.Trailshomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091315786366864065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-29693118670890325752011-03-24T14:34:02.725-05:002011-03-24T14:34:02.725-05:00We have a Marga roller / crimper and have used it ...We have a Marga roller / crimper and have used it for a couple of years now. And I agree that the freshly rolled groats taste more "oatie". The only "problem" with the Marga is that it doens't have a very large hopper so you have to continually empty it....although not bad if you just want to make a cup or two at a time. But making a huge batch of granola (which I tend to do) takes a little time to roll out all those oats.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52150539654767772052011-03-24T14:19:03.595-05:002011-03-24T14:19:03.595-05:00That motorized roller does a really good job. That...That motorized roller does a really good job. That is exciting! I will be interested to see how the manual one does. Now if you could only tell me how to remove the oat seed from the outer hull, we could do that with the oats we grew last year.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063470319849884015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-73032775196763983542011-03-24T14:00:37.517-05:002011-03-24T14:00:37.517-05:00Fantastic - the handful of the ones you did just L...Fantastic - the handful of the ones you did just LOOKS yummier and more wholesome, I really like my food to taste and feel like you think it would from looking at it, so the thought of this home flaked oatmeal and granola and all that good stuff has me very interested. I seriously need to start looking into how far we would have to go to find oats/grains/etc for home processing.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.com