DP smiled slightly. "What works, works." He set the soft bowl down on the counter and reached for the bottle. Carefully, he poured water over first one hand, letting it drain into the bowl, then the other, before rubbing them together and rinsing them. Then he set the bowl down on the ground for Snap to have a drink as he went back to his cooking.
Carefully, he set up the Sterno can, then portioned out the oats, milk, and other ingredients before beginning to mix in some water. He frowned, then shrugged. "Shame there's no lard left -- these'd be better with a bit of grease in them."