Winter Morning Oatmeal

This oatmeal has cut-up dates
Winter Morning Oatmeal

2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon slat
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Boil 2 cups of water in a 1 quart kettle or saucepan. Add the oatmeal, salt and sugar, stirring from time to time. You'll know it's done when it has a thick, paste like consistency. Serve hot.

Varations:

1-2 tablespoons raisins
2-3 dried apples slices, diced
3 dates, diced