Prominent nutritionist dies

I saw in the Chicago Tribune today that Robert O. Nesheim died. As a nutritionist and Vice president of Research and Development with Quaker Oats for over 30 years, he helped develop Life and Cap'n Crunch brand cereals. After retiring from Quaker Oats in 1983, he worked for the Advanced Healthcare Division of Avadyne Inc in California. Continuing his work in nutrition research, from 1983-1998 he was on a committee which developed guidelines for the military.

Born on a farm in Illinois, he had a bachelor's degree in Agriculture; Master's in Animal Science; and Doctorates in Nutrition and Animal Science -- all from the University of Illinois.

I trust the nutritionists developing food products for today are as well-qualified as mr. Robert Nesheim was!

oatmeal raisin cookies

Kelly made delicious oatmeal raisin cookies the other day -- the old fashioned way. She used the recipe on the top of the Quaker brand Rolled Oats box (cylinder).

I sort of like the Quaker huge cylinder packaging. It reminds me of the enormous grain elevators Quaker Oats has at its plant in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Okay, now I am really conflicted: Quaker Oats, which I associate with healthy wholesome living is owned by PepsiCo in their Food and Beverage division. PepsiCo is primarily a soft drink, to my way of thinking. Certainly not your good-for-the-physique kind of food . . .Well, I will definitely take some time getting used to the bigger picture of Quaker Oats.

Anyway, Kelly used a familiar, tried-and-true recipe and whipped up some delicious cookies!
We tried to make them last, but the whole 4 dozen were gone . . . gone . . . gone in no time at all.