I love hot oatmeal on a cold winter's morning. For one serving I use the smallest slow cooker: the pint size. This cooks on low heat only, so I find that the quick oats come out better. Just put 1/2 cup of quick oats, one cup of water and a dash of salt in the cooker and plug in at bedtime. You will wake up to delicious hot oatmeal. For two servings use the quart size cooker regular old fashioned oats and double the ingredients. If you are feeling ambitious you can add a peeled, sliced apple to stew in the cereal. Cook on Low overnight.