Gruel (Fancy)

1. 1

   Have a pint of water boiling in a skillet.

2. 2

   Stir up three or four large spoonfuls of nicely sifted oatmeal, rye or cornmeal in cold water.

3. 3

   Pour it into the skillet while the water boils.

4. 4

   Let it boil eight to ten minutes.

5. 5

   Throw in a large handful of raisins to boil, if the patient is well enough to bear them.

6. 6

   When put in a bowl, add a little salt, white sugar and nutmeg.

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