Recipes from The Inglenook Cookbook by The Sisters of the Brethren Church (1906)
RECIPES FOR THE SICK
CORN MEAL GRUEL
Take 1/2 cup of corn meal moistened with cold water; then stir into 1 quart of boiling water and let the boiling continue for 30 minutes or 1 hour; season with salt and butter. Cinnamon or nutmeg may be added if liked.