Beverages

Grandpa's Special Postum

Jimmie Shill

 

Grandpa's "Treats" is a long-standing tradition in our family; although it has become more of a daily ritual for many. My mother and her siblings all experienced it growing up. The way this tradition started is that he would make this for my grandma. He then started doing it for all seven of their children (including my mother) and now his grandchildren when he gets the chance. So what are "Treats?" Well it is simply my grandpa's special breakfast that he makes for us each morning, and he usually brings it to us in bed. He has a precise process for Treats that is almost humorous. We tell him a specific time to wake up the night before--it doesn't matter how early because he usually wakes up around 4:30 anyways. He will then place a note on his mirror reminding him of the time you need your Treats. In the morning after he has watched the evening news that he taped the day before, he composes the Treats, which consists of the following: A hot mug of his special Postum and one or two pieces of homemade bread toasted with butter, along with a little dish of homemade jam, which is usually either strawberry or raspberry. And on days that are any kind of special occasion, he goes to get donuts from the local donut shop. My grandma always teases about how many dishes "Jimmie" uses for his Treats, and it's always the same. The mug of Postum is placed in a bowl, which is placed on the plate with the toast, jam and spoon. I have always loved this family tradition ever since I was a little girl and hope to one day teach my husband so that he can continue this in our own family.

1 T. Coffee Mate creamer

1 heaping T. honey

1 level t. Postum

Combine ingredients into a coffee mug and add really hot water.