Ready to say goodbye to those milk cartons?

INGREDIENTS

1) 1 CUP OF OATS

2) 4 CUPS OF FILTERED WATER

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Optional extras:

3) 1 tsp VANILLA ESSENCE

4) A DATE

5) A PINCH OF SALT

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METHOD

1) Cover the oats in a bowl with tap water and let them soak for 15 minutes.

2) Sieve the oats, discarding the water, and rinse the oats thoroughly under the tap.

3) Add the oats, the optional ingredients, and 3 cups of filtered water to a high speed blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes.

4) Add up to a cup more water depending on your desired consistency.

5) Sieve the mixture through two sieves, TWICE, in order to remove any remaining solids. You should have a creamy liquid.

6) Transfer and store in a glass airtight container.

Store in the fridge for up to 6 days. But do not heat the mixture as it will turn gelatinous.

Enjoy on your cereal or in a mega milkshake!

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Overview Books

The most reliable and comprehensive books for learning about privilege and oppression are classified as textbooks, meaning that they are marketed primarily to educators and they are more pricey than other books. I have listed the most reader-friendly and comprehensive ones that I know of here. If you want to choose only one book to read, I recommend either the first or second ones, which provide the most comprehensive and reader-friendly overview of the subject.

1. The Psychology of Oppression covers pretty much all the basic, necessary-to-know information about privilege and oppression and is comprehensive yet not terribly long.
2. Readings for Diversity and Social Justice provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of privilege and oppression and includes essays on specific forms of oppression. You can find the newest and most up-to-date version here or get the earlier yet more affordable edition here.
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