I picked this up from Alton Brown, and since my kids don't get a lot of processed foods they need the fat: For one part grain, use 3 parts water and 1 part cream. So if I use one cup of steel-cut oats I use 3 cups of water and 1 cup cream. For corn porridge I cut that back to 1 part polenta/grits, 2 parts water and 1 part cream. Truly delicious.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor