Gruel (Fancy)

Directions

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.