Favorite Recipes

[PegLeg45]

Whenever someone says they've never been drunk enough to __________ I probably have been. I drank so much beer I got REALLY stupid, and I wasn't just run out of town. I was orderd to leave Europe by the CINC-USAEUR, Commander In Chief - United States Army Europe, and not allowed back for four years. I'm not saying why, but alcohol was involved. MASSIVE amounts of alcohol. Hey, I was off-duty.    How many people do you know who've been kicked off an entire continent and told not to come back? Not one of my proudest moments, to be sure, but probably not the worst thing I've done drunk either.

One question...Were pickled eggs involved?   

[Hazcat]

Whenever someone says they've never been drunk enough to __________ I probably have been. I drank so much beer I got REALLY stupid, and I wasn't just run out of town. I was orderd to leave Europe by the CINC-USAEUR, Commander In Chief - United States Army Europe, and not allowed back for four years. I'm not saying why, but alcohol was involved. MASSIVE amounts of alcohol. Hey, I was off-duty.    How many people do you know who've been kicked off an entire continent and told not to come back? Not one of my proudest moments, to be sure, but probably not the worst thing I've done drunk either.

Been there............long story.






Jumbo, we need to have a beer together sometime!

[Big Frank]

One question...Were pickled eggs involved?   

No. Just a pickled Frank.    That unpasturied German beer is still alive and can affect your mind in strange ways. When 4 people split a (50 liter, 13.2 gallon?) keg of dark beer every weekend it REALLY has an effect.

[PegLeg45]

No. Just a pickled Frank.    That unpasturied German beer is still alive and can affect your mind in strange ways. When 4 people split a (50 liter, 13.2 gallon?) keg of dark beer every weekend it REALLY has an effect.

Quantity may have had an effect too.....
Me and 4 friends emptied a 15 gallon keg of Michelob (a long time ago).
It had an effect........blaaaaaaahhhhhh........brahhhhhhh..ack..ack..blahhhhhhhhh.

Now I just drink Bourbon....of the Wild Turkey variety.......but in limited swilling quantities.......

[Big Frank]

Frank's Yankee Cajun Red Beans and Rice 

I finally dug this recipe out last night. It's one of the best things I ever made. I got the recipe off a jar of Randall Pinto beans and modified it a little bit. For example it said to use 1/4 teaspoon of Tabasco and I use 1 tablespoon. 12 times as much, and it's still not hot. I'll give my measurements after the original measurements. I like to round things off to a whole vegetable. One time I got green onions on sale 3/$1 so I used all 3 bunches. If you get a really salty ham DO NOT add ANY salt. If you get a HoneyBaked Ham use a whole teaspoonful. If you aren't sure use 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Don't be afraid to experiment. If you like black pepper you could double it next time. Use Cajun Andouille sausage instead of ham, or half of each if you want too. I've tried all 3 ways and like it. If you can't find Cajun sausage some other kind might work too. If you can't find pinto beans or red beans in a jar, prepare some dry beans the night before. If you have too much chicken broth, cook the rice in it.

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Makes 8 to 10 servings, so double it if you plan on sharing. 

 1 48 oz. jar Randall Pinto Beans
 5 Tablespoons butter or margarine
 1 Cup chopped onion (or a whole yellow or white onion)
 1 Cup (or 3 bunches) chopped green onions, divided in two
1/2 Cup chopped green pepper (or use the whole thing)
 1 Teaspoon finely minced garlic
 1 Teaspoon salt (OR LESS)
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
 2 Bay leaves
1/4 Teaspoon dried basil
1/4 Teaspoon Tabasco red pepper sauce (Yeah right. 1 Tablespoon)
 3 Cups chicken broth (Or 2 cans, 14.5 oz. each)
 3 Cups cubed smoked ham (It's better diced than cubed)
6 to 8 Cups freshly cooked long grain rice (Or a whole bag)

In a large pot melt margarine, add onion, 1/2 of the green onions, green pepper, and garlic. Stir frequently, cook about 5 minutes until soft. Add chicken broth, pinto beans, salt, pepper, bay leaves, basil, Tabasco, and smoked ham. Simmer at least 30 to 45 minutes, stirring frequently. At the end of the cooking period, mash some of the softest beans against the sides of the pan to form a thick sauce for the mixture. Better yet, take out the bay leaves and use a whisk or beater to make a little "gravy". It should taste somewhat salty and spicy by itself. The rice balances it out. If you put it in the fridge overnight the spices will marry and taste even better, but who are we kidding? No one can wait to try it. To serve, place cooked rice in individual serving bowls, top with bean mixture and garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy.

This is a good recipe to make ahead and reheat for serving at a later time. The leftovers are friggin' awesome. I believe this would freeze very well and when you thaw it out you could put it over fresh cooked rice and top with fresh chopped green onion. I have CRS so I'm not sure if I did that or not. I'm fairly sure I did. Maybe I'll try it when I go camping next summer. I don't own a food processor so it takes me a long time to chop everything up and cook it. The best way for people with families may be to get a couple of helpers with sharp knives. They have diced and cubed ham in some grocery stores if you want to use that, but better ham makes a better mixture.

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[Big Frank]

Been there............long story.






Jumbo, we need to have a beer together sometime!

Make it a Jim Beam and ______ instead, and you've got a deal. Sometimes I mix America's first soft drink, barrel aged Vernors ginger ale, with my barrel aged Bourbon. The wood makes it good.    Sometimes I mix it with Coke or RC, and sometimes 7-Up. I mix Sunkist orange soda with Jim Beam and call it a SunBeam, and I mix it with Dr. Pepper and call it Dr. Beam. The only thing I found that tasted bad with it was orange juice, which made me want to spit. It surprised me since I liked it mixed with orange soda.

So far I haven't tried this recipe:

Three Wise Men

Jim Beam Bourbon whiskey
Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey
Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky

Combine ingredients in equal parts, straight up or on the rocks.

I'm getting thirsty and have to go pour myself a glassful of Rum and Coke, or Jim Beam and ______ . 

[SwoopSJ]

Make it a Jim Beam and ______ instead, and you've got a deal. The only thing I found that tasted bad with it was orange juice, which made me want to spit.

I mixed Malibu rum with Sunny D one time.  I called it Rrrrraaaalllpphh!!!   

Swoop

[Big Frank]

I mixed Malibu rum with Sunny D one time.  I called it Rrrrraaaalllpphh!!!   

Swoop

I refuse to drink Sunny D after I read that one of the ingredients is used to degrease car engines and clean concrete floors.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Sodium hexametaphosphate MSDS

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Sodium hexametaphosphate
Catalog Codes: SLS2209
CAS#: 10124-56-8 or 68915-31-1
RTECS: OY3675000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium hexametaphosphate
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Calgon, HMP, Medi-Calgon, SHMP; Sodium
Polyphosphates; Glassy; Sodium Polymetaphosphate;
Sodium phosphate glass; Polyphosphoric Acids, sodium salts
Chemical Name: Metaphosphoric Acid, hexasodium salt
Chemical Formula: (NaPO3)n or (NaPO3)*6 or O18-P6.6Na
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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Sodium hexametaphosphate 10124-56-8 or 100
68915-31-1
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Sodium hexametaphosphate: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 6200 mg/kg [Rat]. 4320 mg/kg
[Mouse]. 3053 mg/kg [Rat].

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant,
sensitizer), of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:
When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of ohosphoxides and Na2O.
Behavior in a fire: It may melt with loss of steam.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek
medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing
agents, acids.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Crystals solid.)
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: (101.96)*6 or 611.52 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): 7 [Neutral.]
Boiling Point: 1500°C (2732°F)
Melting Point: 550°C (1022°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Density: 1.25 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Soluble in water, but it dissolves slowly.
Depolymerizes in aqueous solutions to form sodium trimetaphosphate and sodium orthophosphates.
Insoluble in organic solvents.

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity: Slightly corrosive in presence of steel.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3053 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in case of ingestion.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer), of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Potential Health Effects:
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Phosphates are slowly and incompletely absorbed when ingested, and seldom result in systemic
effects. However, such effects have occurred. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea. May affect behavior/central nervous system/peripherial nervous system (somnolence, convulsions,
lethargy, flaccid paralysis), urinary system (kidneys- renal failure, acute tubular necrosis). It may also cause heart
disturbances (fall in blood pressure, slow pulse) and blood chemistry effects (reduction of serum level of calcium).
The toxicity of phosphates is because of their ability to sequester calcium. Systemic metabolic acidosis may
result as this material is believed to be hydrolyzed to ortho phosphates when ingested (before absorption). Tetany
may also occur as a result of reduction in serum level of ionic calcium.

Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.

Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.

Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
Pennsylvania RTK: Sodium hexametaphosphate
Massachusetts RTK: Sodium hexametaphosphate
New Jersey: Sodium hexametaphosphate
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium hexametaphosphate
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
R36- Irritating to eyes.
S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing,
gloves and eye/face protection.
S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Splash goggles.

Section 16: Other Information
References: -Hawley, G.G.. The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11e ed., New York N.Y., Van Nostrand Reinold, 1987.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 10/09/2005 06:32 PM
Last Updated: 10/09/2005 06:32 PM
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[TAB]

yay for chemiicals in food... you would be amazed at whats in the food you eat.  You would also be amazed at how many things work very well has engine degreasers.

[PegLeg45]

Almost any citrus-based liquid can be used for some form of de-greaser......they are bad on tooth enamel too....or so I've heard.