This column is not designed for gourmet cooks. Rather, it is for people with little in the way of time money, equipment, and knowledge of how to handle buying, storing, and preparing, as well as cooking, food.

The column will attempt to make the most of what the food co-op has in bountiful supply in various seasons. And is dedicated to proving that without relying on prepackaged 'convience' foods anyone can cook inexpensively and interestingly without sacrificing nutritive value or attractiveness of meals.

Muesli

In the begining there was breakfast...

Make this Meusli while the oven is heating for another meal. The quantity given makes two pounds of Meusli. (includes raisins only, not optionals) for the approx, cost of fifty cents, and would last one person roughly a fortnight.

Make in large enough quantities to last your flat one to two weeks.

Store in airtight jars.

Mix 5 cups rolled oats, 2 cups wheat germ, 2 cups bran, 1 cup sesame seeds, 1 cup sugar in roasting pan or similar.

Bake 350°C., gas mark 6, 20-30 minutes. Stir frequently.

Remove from heat. Mix in 1 cup raisins, and/or whatever you desire in the way of chopped dried fruit and nuts.

Return to oven five minutes, cool.

"Bircher - Benner Muesli" (for one)

Helen Corrigan