During the Renaissance, the Medici family in Florence, Italy wore purple. (6) Since Antiquity, the color of kings and emperors, but mostly nonexistent in Renaissance and Medieval era due to near extinction of the snail used to make imperial purple. Imperial purple disappeared in 1453.
1 cup water -- 1/2 cup oatmeal. 1.5 [one and one-half cups] water -- 3/4 cup of oatmeal. Twice as much water as oats. The oatmeal to water ratio of 2 to 1 works for rolled oats. For steel cut oats, the proportion is 4 to 1 -- 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of steel cut oats.
Combine one part old-fashioned oats and two parts water or milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave the oats on high for three to five minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the dish reaches your desired consistency. Spice up your oatmeal with flavorful additions. Try adding a handful of chopped, dried or fresh fruit, nuts, a dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, or a splash of vanilla extract.