savory oats, simple grains and vegetable toppings — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 03OAT & LADLE

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Small comforts at the table

A thoughtful collection of original notes on savory oats, simple grains and vegetable toppings. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

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Six considered notesOne small guideRoom to explore

Begin with note 01

Mushroom oat bowl

Serve cooked savory oats with browned mushrooms.

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Oat & Ladle is a place for savory oats, simple grains and vegetable toppings. Nothing elaborate is needed to begin.

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All six notes

01Observe

Mushroom oat bowl

Serve cooked savory oats with browned mushrooms.

02Observe

Tomato barley bowl

Pair prepared barley with chopped tomatoes and basil.

03Practice

Pea oat risotto style

Stir cooked peas into a soft bowl of savory oats.

04Practice

Carrot millet plate

Top prepared millet with tender carrot pieces and herbs.

05Reflect

A crunchy seed finish

Toast a small seed mixture separately and add it at the table.

06Reflect

A grain texture note

Compare a looser bowl with a firmer version of the same grain.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a saucepan and a measuring cup nearby. This collection begins with oats and vegetables and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

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