4 tablespoonfuls grits (cracked wheat) soaked in a little cold
water one hour, and then put into the kettle.
1 quart boiling water.
1 cup milk.
A pinch of salt.
Boil the soaked grits in the quart of water one hour, stirring up
often; add the milk and boil half an hour longer. Sweeten to taste, and
if the child is well, pour cream over it. This is designed for children
over a year old. It is slightly cathartic; especially if the milk be
omitted, and is most useful in regulating the bowels. When this can be
done without drugs, it is far better.