In the U.S. "oatmeal" commonly _is_ porridge made from rolled oats, in my observation, though the word can also be used for the dry rolled-oats. Mind you, I can imagine (though, actually, I'd prefer not to) haggis molded on a sticked, dipped in batter, and deep-fat fried.
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Date: 2008-01-27 05:26 pm (UTC)