President Coolidge's Hot Cereal

Step 1: Bring salted water to a rolling boil.

Step 2: Add cracked wheat and cracked rye.

Step 3: Stir briskly for a minute, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until almost all of the water has been absorbed.

Step 4: Add 1/4 cup of milk .

Step 5: Keep on low heat for another few minutes, but don’t let the milk boil.

Step 6: Add cream.

Step 7: Put the lid on the pot and let it sit for 3-4 minutes to let the cream soak into the cracked grains.

Step 8: Stir again and serve, topped with more cream, butter and maple syrup.

Step 9: Season to taste.