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malthaussen

(17,066 posts)
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 02:21 PM Aug 2015

Who still drinks the milk from the cereal bowl?

I was watching my mother do this at breakfast (she's 90), and it occurred to me that there are probably people who no longer drink the milk from the bowl because they think it is somehow un-adult. Heck, I had one correspondent on the 'Net who was amazed that I still ate Sugar Frosted Flakes because it was "kid's cereal."

I guess, though, some of us here would only drink it if it were bacon-flavored...

-- Mal

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Who still drinks the milk from the cereal bowl? (Original Post) malthaussen Aug 2015 OP
i do fizzgig Aug 2015 #1
Me shenmue Aug 2015 #2
Me. I love milk too much to toss it out. In_The_Wind Aug 2015 #3
Me too. malthaussen Aug 2015 #4
I've already given up too much as it is. In_The_Wind Aug 2015 #7
Who doesn't? benld74 Aug 2015 #5
I do. RebelOne Aug 2015 #6
I do, too. femmocrat Aug 2015 #8
Me... Wounded Bear Aug 2015 #9
I drink it but save enough for evening tea. BlueJazz Aug 2015 #10
I'm a consummate cereal eater Brother Buzz Aug 2015 #11
I do. LiberalElite Aug 2015 #12
there is a famous foodie dessert place that sells "cereal milk" and has the recipe on their website: bettyellen Aug 2015 #13
I hate milk on cereal Art_from_Ark Aug 2015 #14
I don't drink milk or eat cereal Generic Brad Aug 2015 #15
That's kinda' me too Populist_Prole Aug 2015 #20
I hate cereal. Aerows Aug 2015 #16
1- In the "Hippie" years I stopped milk ("milk FAT is the worst"). UTUSN Aug 2015 #17
I always drink the milk out of the bottom of the cereal bowl. IrishEyes Aug 2015 #18
Every morning. Aristus Aug 2015 #19
I like the chocolate flavor ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2015 #21
Cocoa Krispies are in my cereal rotation malthaussen Aug 2015 #22
My wife does but I don't. SwissTony Aug 2015 #23
I do although my mother used to tell me it was "uncouth". I share my milk with our dog. mulsh Aug 2015 #24

malthaussen

(17,066 posts)
4. Me too.
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 02:56 PM
Aug 2015

I used to drink over a quart a day, but had to cut back thanks to the diabetes. I refuse to cut it out completely, though, even though the doctor has suggested it.

-- Mal

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
7. I've already given up too much as it is.
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 03:32 PM
Aug 2015

I'm gonna continue to drink milk, eat cheese and enjoy no sugar added ice cream in moderation. While I enjoy roasted chicken and cold slaw but I want more.

Wounded Bear

(58,440 posts)
9. Me...
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 07:21 PM
Aug 2015

Seems like the right thing to do. It's the only milk I use, anyway, so it's best if I drink it rather than toss it.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
13. there is a famous foodie dessert place that sells "cereal milk" and has the recipe on their website:
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 09:23 PM
Aug 2015
http://milkbarstore.com/main/menu/recipes-and-how-tos/
It is one of the most popular things they make.
And they have made panna cotta and boozy shakes out of it too. Never tried it, but have had their Tristar Strawberry milk, and it was soo intensely flavored, it was amazing.

Populist_Prole

(5,364 posts)
20. That's kinda' me too
Tue Aug 4, 2015, 03:34 AM
Aug 2015

I like lots of cereals, but dry, but never liked the taste or consistency of milk. I can only drink it ice ice cold and hold my breath ( so I don't taste it )

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
16. I hate cereal.
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 09:57 PM
Aug 2015

I just drink the milk. Every day. It does a body good, particularly if you are doing an activity that burns your muscles.

You want breakfast? Grits are where it's at. Grits with cheese and a dash of Tabasco is decadence on a plate

UTUSN

(70,497 posts)
17. 1- In the "Hippie" years I stopped milk ("milk FAT is the worst").
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 10:39 PM
Aug 2015

2- for 30-40 yrs I ate cereal DRY.

3- Now that I'm old, gap-toothed, undergoing dental work, I needed moisturizer/lubricant (milk) on the cereal, for sogginess.
But I only use it for sogginess, not liquid left over.

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
18. I always drink the milk out of the bottom of the cereal bowl.
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 10:51 PM
Aug 2015

Of course I also still eat Apple Jacks cereal so I can hardly be called an adult even though I am over thirty. Bacon flavored milk sounds awful to me.

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
19. Every morning.
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 11:05 PM
Aug 2015

My cereal is a high-fiber flake variety with a selection of nuts; almonds and other things. Can't do the Frosted Flakes anymore. Got my health to look after.

But I drink every drop when the cereal is gone...

malthaussen

(17,066 posts)
22. Cocoa Krispies are in my cereal rotation
Tue Aug 4, 2015, 10:32 AM
Aug 2015

I tend to switch brands every few boxes to keep breakfast intersting. The chocolate flavor is good.

-- Mal

SwissTony

(2,560 posts)
23. My wife does but I don't.
Tue Aug 4, 2015, 03:36 PM
Aug 2015

When we moved to The Netherlands, I was amazed that people would eat open sandwiches with a knife and fork. I had seen my Scottish grandmother do that way back in the 50s. Now it's my preferred method.

mulsh

(2,959 posts)
24. I do although my mother used to tell me it was "uncouth". I share my milk with our dog.
Wed Aug 5, 2015, 10:58 PM
Aug 2015

so he gets last dibs.

Before him a cat adopted us. I used to share my milk with her. If I took too long to do so she would occasionally get on the table and do a face plant in the bowl as I was eating. She didn't do that too often but every time she did I got the message.

We got the dog after the cat died. dogs have a different set of etiquette, he just waits with a look on his face.

I can still hear my mom saying "that's so uncouth!" when I drink the milk. the animals never seem to mind.

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