Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I have never cared for Pepsi. I like Coke better, perhaps for its
sharper flavor. OTOH, Coke must have a high acidic content. We had a number of Coke cans that have developed pin hole leaks and dumped their contents onto the shelf. We now store any Coke only sitting on a half sheet.

I've never seen/heard of that happening - until this post. Certainly
it never happened to me - possibly because Central States Bottling uses
a better grade of can ... or a coated/lined can. Phosphoric acid (the "bite" in Coke) is not especially corrosive to aluminum. Or possibly I never had a leaker because the cans didn't stay on my shelf very long.

I forgot to add that some of those cans had moved with us from our
house to this retirement center apartment. Because of Covid shutdown
and meals being delivered to our apartment, we were getting a surplus
of Coke cans. I think that the cans that sprung a leak might have been
a few years old.

I might also add that there were some cans of Barg's root beer that
were of the same age. None of them ever leaked.

Were the leaker cans aluminum - or were they old enough to be "tin" cans?
I know about the acidity in Coke. Our state cops used to (and may still
but I'm not currently acquainted with any of the "Smokey Bears".) carry
a gallon of Coca Cola syrup in their trunks for cleaning up blood from
the pavement after a severe traffic accident.

https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/14460/is-coca-cola-effective-at-re moving-blood-stains

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Title: Onion Soup w/Coke
Categories: Soups, Vegetables, Beef, Breads
Yield: 4 Servings

1/4 c Butter
4 c Onions; thin sliced
21 oz Beef broth; (2 cans)
7 oz Coca-Cola (original bottle)*
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Vinegar
1/8 ts Pepper
French bread; thick slices
Parmesan cheese; grated

* nearly impossible to find. Substitute a "mini-can"
of Coke (7 1/2 oz) for the small bottle.

In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Add onions and
cook until they are golden, do not brown.

Add the undiluted beef broth, 1 broth can of water,
Cola, salt, vinegar, and pepper. Cover and simmer 20
to 25 mins.

In a broiler, toast one side of the French bread slices.
Turn and generously sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
Toast until browned.

Into deep bowls, ladle the soup and top with the toast,
cheese-side up.

Makes 4 servings or about 6 cups.

Recipe from: http://www.recipesource.com

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On 04-02-23 06:43, Dave Drum <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Re: Co' Cola <=-

of Coke cans. I think that the cans that sprung a leak might have been
a few years old.

I might also add that there were some cans of Barg's root beer that
were of the same age. None of them ever leaked.

Were the leaker cans aluminum - or were they old enough to be "tin"
cans? I know about the acidity in Coke. Our state cops used to (and may still but I'm not currently acquainted with any of the "Smokey Bears".) carry a gallon of Coca Cola syrup in their trunks for cleaning up blood from the pavement after a severe traffic accident.

I am certain that these were aluminum. None the cans that were moved
with us would have been between 3 and 5 years old. I don't recall
seeing an actual tin can on soft drinks, although I have seen some
heavier cans on some food products.



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Title: Tea Eggs
Categories: Chinese, Egg, Appetizer, D/g
Yield: 8 servings

8 Tea bags OR
3 tb Loose black tea leaves
3 c Water
1/2 c Terkyaki Sauce
8 Eggs, room temperature

Combine tea bags, water and teriyaki sauce in medium saucepan, add
eggs. Bring to full boil over high heat. Remove from heat; cover
tightly and let stand 20 minutes. Remove eggs, RESERVING liquid.
Place eggs under cold running water until cool enough to handle.
GENTLY tap each eggshell with back of metal spoon until eggs are
covered with fine crakes. (Do Not Peel Eggs) Return eggs to
reserved liquid. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 25
minutes. Drain off liquid and refrigerate eggs until chilled. About
one hour. Peel carefully before serving.

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Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

of Coke cans. I think that the cans that sprung a leak might have been
a few years old.

I might also add that there were some cans of Barg's root beer that
were of the same age. None of them ever leaked.

Were the leaker cans aluminum - or were they old enough to be "tin"
cans? I know about the acidity in Coke. Our state cops used to (and may still but I'm not currently acquainted with any of the "Smokey Bears".) carry a gallon of Coca Cola syrup in their trunks for cleaning up blood from the pavement after a severe traffic accident.

I am certain that these were aluminum. None the cans that were moved
with us would have been between 3 and 5 years old. I don't recall
seeing an actual tin can on soft drinks, although I have seen some
heavier cans on some food products.

Coors pioneered the use of aluminum cans in 1959. Since then, aluminum
cans have become an increasingly popular package for consumers and
companies alike. From craft beers and canned wine, to energy drinks
and sparkling water. When I began selling my used cans to the juck man
(now known as "recycling center" I had to be careful to include *only*
the aluminium (Brit spelling) cans in the container. Else the magnet
over the conveyer belt would get a workout. With Aluminum at 50c/lb and
"mixed iron" at U$1/hundredweight there was a wide chasm. Bv)= The now
common pull ring/pull tab was introduced around 1963 and proved the near
death of the old "church key" can opener.

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Title: Church Potluck Jello Salad
Categories: Cheese, Nuts, Dairy, Candy, Fruits
Yield: 7 Servings

3 oz Box lime jello
3 oz Box lemon jello
2 c Boiling water
6 oz Cream cheese
1 lb Small curd cottage cheese
1 c Mayonnaise(not Miracle Whip)
14 oz Can Eagle Brand condensed
- milk
15 oz Can crushed pineapple
1 c Chopped walnuts
10 oz Bag Kraft mini marshmallows

Dissolve both boxes jello with boiling water.

Add remaining ingredients, mixing well after each
addition. Put into mold or other container and chill
for several hours until completely set.

Serves: 6 - 8

RECIPE FROM: Helen E. Moore's recipe box

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