y thin; the
first with a bit of butter, but not the others. Serve up several at a
time, one upon another.

IRISH STEW. Take five thick mutton chops, or two pounds off the neck or
loin; four pounds of potatoes, peeled and divided; and half a pound of
onions, peeled and sliced. Put a layer of potatoes at the bottom of a
stewpan, then a couple of chops, and some of the onions, and so on till
the pan is quite full. Add a small spoonful of white pepper, about one
and a half of salt, and three quarters of a pint of broth or gravy.
Cover all close down, so as to prevent the escape of steam, and let them
stew two hours on a very slow fire. It must not be suffered to burn, nor
be done too fast: a small slice of ham will be an agreeable addition.

IRON MOULDS. Wet the injured part, rub on a little of the essential salt
of lemons, and lay it on a hot waterplate. If the linen becomes dry, wet
it and renew the process, observing that the plate is kept boiling hot.
Much of the powder sold under the name of salt of lemons is a spurious
preparation, and therefore it is necessary to dip the linen in a good
deal of water, and to wash it as soon as the stain is removed, in order
to prevent the part from being worn into holes by the acid.

IRON POTS. To cure cracks or fissures in iron pots or pans, mix some
finely sifted lime with whites of eggs well beaten, till reduced to a
paste. Add some iron file dust, and apply the composition to the injured
part, and it will soon become hard and fit for use.

IRON AND STEEL. Various kinds of polished articles, in iron and steel,
are in danger of being rusted and spoiled, by an exposure to air and
moisture. A mixture of nearly equal quantities of fat, oil varnish, and
the rectified spirits of turpentine, applied with a sponge, will give a
varnish to those articles, which prevents their contracting any spots of
rust, and preserves their brilliancy, even though exposed to air and
water. Common articles of steel or iron may be preserved from injury by
a composition of one pound of fresh lard, an ounce of camphor, two drams
of black lead powder, and two drams of dragon's blood in fine powder,
melted over a slow fire, and rubbed on with a brush or sponge, after it
has been left to cool.

ISINGLASS JELLY. Boil an ounce of isinglass in a quart of water, with a
few cloves, lemon peel, or wine, till it is reduced to half the
quantity. Then strain it, and add a little sugar and lemon juice.