Microwave porridge is so easy (and cheap) that experimenting is worthwhile.
It doesn’t matter where you start. Just start.
I don't like microwaved porridge much either, it's a nicer texture in the pan, although Pingu & I differ in our sloppiness.
What's with all the porridge chat? What's wrong with Ricicles?
A uniformed temptress calls "Free samples" from the doorway, like the child-catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.