Denise has been making oats for her family since her two sons arrived home. Her first son was adopted in 2005 and her second was adopted in 2009. Both were two years old and in need of a loving and supportive family. Denise cooked them porridge for breakfast which they gobbled up with milk and banana each morning. Her youngest was quite malnourished and Denise’s warm, healthy porridge was just what he needed. After some time, his hair began to grow thicker, his body got stronger and he became more intelligent. She believes both her boys benefitted from eating oat porridge daily and as a family, they all continue to enjoy porridge oats for breakfast. Denise began to be known as The Porridge Mom in her house and among friends.