Adapted from Alton Brown; featured on Spice Girl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Irish style steel cut oats
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup half and half
• dried fruits (optional)
  
• pinch of salt
  

Directions

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours. Stir and remove to serving bowls.  Stir in fresh fruit, maple syrup, brown sugar or your favorite add-ins.