What makes the perfect porridge?

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Goldilocks found three bowls of porridge - the first bowl was too hot, the second was too cold, but the third was just right.
But what was it that made the porridge just right? The heat, the texture, or maybe the toppings?
Well, the search for the ultimate bowl of oats happened over the weekend as the World Porridge Making Championships took place in the Scottish Highlands, with a first-time competitor from Norway claiming success.
So, we want to know what your perfect bowl of porridge is. Or, maybe your perfect breakfast isn't porridge at all? Let us know in the comments below.
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Sven Seljom from Norway claimed the Golden Spurtle trophy
The World Porridge Making Championships take place in Carrbridge in the Highlands every year.
This year 30 competitors representing 14 countries, including the USA, Canada, Norway, Australia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Finland, took part.
And this year the prize went to Sven Seljom from Norway.
His winning dish was made using Norwegian Black Oats with sea salt and water, which he brought with him from home.

Fruit, chocolate, syrup? What do you like on yours?
Whilst Sven took the prize for the best traditional porridge - made using just oatmeal, water and salt- there was also a prize for the best speciality porridge.
It was another international contestant who won this award - Australian food stylist Caroline Velik.
Her porridge creation included other flavours like banana, yogurt and waffle seeds.
So, what would your dream bowl of porridge look like? Would you include fruit, chocolate, or maybe something savoury? Let us know below.