porridge after the first 5 minutes.

All porridge (or mush) is made on the same principle.


CRACKED WHEAT

Should be cooked at least 4 or 5 hours.


CORNMEAL

Should be cooked an hour or more.


RICE.

Wash 1 cup of rice. Have 2 quarts of water, with 1 tbsp. salt, boiling
rapidly. Sprinkle in the rice gradually, when you have it all in cover
the kettle and boil 20 minutes. If too thick add a little boiling
water. Test the grains, and the moment they are soft, and before the
starch begins to cloud the water, pour into a colander to drain. Stand
it in the oven a few minutes to dry, leaving the door open. Turn
carefully into a heated dish and serve without a cover. (Do not stir
the rice while cooking.)


RICE CROQUETTES.

1 pint of milk.