Categories: Rice/grains, Fruits 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
      1 c  Oats                                2 c  Water 
    1/2 ts Salt                                1 c  Dates (pitted and halved) 
  
  Bring water to a boil.  Add salt.  Add rolled oats slowly.  Cook over low 
  flame in a double boiler.  Cook 45 minutes.  When done, add the dates. Mix 
  thoroughly.  Serve with cream and sugar. 
   
  Source:  The International Cookbook by Margaret Weimer Heywood (1929)