discolors

Updated: May 9, 2025

Ivory discolors and cracks if wet. Bristol-brick finely powdered is the best polisher, and, mixed with a little water, can be applied with a large cork. A regular knife-board, or a small board on which you can nail three strips of wood in box form, will give you the best mode of keeping brick and cork in place. After rubbing, wash clean, and wipe dry. The dish-towels are the next consideration.

Helen Campbell - The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking: Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes

After brushing them peel the peaches very thin with a sharp silver knife. Do not use a knife with a steel blade, as it discolors the fruit. As fast as the peaches are peeled lay them on porcelain platters. Put the peelings in the preserving kettle with enough water to keep from sticking. Stand the kettle over rather a quick fire and let the peelings boil with the kettle covered until very soft.

Florence Kreisler Greenbaum - The International Jewish Cook Book : 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; : the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc.