Three-quarters cup of wheat germ, three-quarters cup cold water, two cups of boiling water, one teaspoonful of salt, half a pound of dates, stoned and cut in pieces.

Mix cereal, salt and cold water; add to boiling water placed in front of range. Boil five minutes, steam in double boiler thirty minutes, stir in dates, and serve with cream. Serve for breakfast, or as a simple dessert.