I like the occasional Quarter Pounder with Cheese and if you really want to enjoy a glass of champagne, try it with McDonald's french fries.  But I've not tried McDonald's Oatmeal because. . .well, I figured it would be McDonald's oatmeal, not the newest sin as this New York Times author portrays, but McDonald's nonetheless.

Years ago, Rob taught me how to make the best oatmeal I have ever eaten. 

I pass along the instructions as a public service:

Buy a can of unce/dp/B001EO5U3I/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1298604410&sr=8-3-fkmr0" target="_blank" class="">McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal.  Before you go to bed at night, boil the proper amount of water (instructions on the McCann's label).  Add the proper amount of McCann's and bring water back to a boil, stirring the contents.  Immediately cover the pot and remove from heat.  Go to bed. 

In the morning, reheat the best oatmeal you will ever eat.  Add strawberries, bananas, honey, raisins, dates, dried cherries, whatever.