20 Practical Uses For Coke

Coke acts as an acidic cleaner. The amount of acid in soda is enough to wear away at the enamel of your teeth, making them more susceptible to decay. In tests done on the acidity levels of soda, certain ones were found to have PH levels as low as 2.5. To put that into perspective, consider that battery acid has a pH of 1 and pure water has a pH of 7.

1. Removes grease stains from clothing and fabric
2. Removes rust; methods include using fabric dipped in Coke, a sponge or even aluminum foil. Also loosens rusty bolts
3. Removes blood stains from clothing and fabric.
4. Cleans oil stains from a garage floor; let the stain soak, hose off.
5. Kills slugs and snails; the acids kills them.
6. Cleans burnt pans; let the pan soak in the Coke, then rinse.
7. Descales a kettle (same method as with burnt pans)
8. Cleans car battery terminals by pouring a small amount of Coke over each one.
9. Cleans your engine; Coke distributors have been using this technique for decades.
10. Makes pennies shine; soaking old pennies in Coke will remove the tarnish.
11. Cleans tile grout; pour onto kitchen floor, leave for a few minutes, wipe up.
12. Dissolves a tooth; Use a sealed container…takes a while but it does work.
13. Removes gum from hair; dip into a small bowl of Coke, leave a few minutes. Gum will wipe off.
14. Removes stains from vitreous china.
15. Got a dirty pool? Adding two 2-liter bottles of Coke clears up rust.
16. You can remove (or fade) dye from hair by pouring diet Coke over it.
17. Remove marker stains from carpet. Applying Coke, scrubbing and then clean with soapy water will remove marker stains.
18. Cleans a toilet; pour around bowl, leave for a while, flush clean.
19. Coke and aluminum foil will bring Chrome to a high shine.
20. Strips paint off metal furniture. Soak a towel in Coke and lay it on the paint surface.

There is a secret ingredient in your burgers: wood pulp

From Quartz

There may be more fiber in your food than you realized. Burger King, McDonald’s and other fast food companies list in the ingredients of several of their foods, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) or “powdered cellulose” as components of their menu items. Or, in plain English, wood pulp.YS3 

The emulsion-stabilizing, cling-improving, anti-caking substance operates under multiple aliases, ranging from powdered cellulose to cellulose powder to methylcellulose to cellulose gum. The entrance of this non-absorbable fiber into fast food ingredients has been stealthy, yet widespread: The compound can now be found in buns, cheeses, sauces, cakes, shakes, rolls, fries, onion rings, smoothies, meats—basically everything.

The cost effectiveness of this filler has pushed many chains to use progressively less chicken in their “chicken” and cream in their “ice cream.” McDonald’s ranks highest on the list with cellulose integrated into 14 of their menu items including their renowned fish fillets, chicken strips and biscuits, with Burger King ranking second on the list with 13 menu items  containing cellulose. Moreover, many cellulose-laden ingredients (such as honey mustard, bbq sauce, and cheese blends) can be found in multiple items throughout the menu making the filler difficult to avoid.There may be more fiber in your food than you realized. Burger King, McDonald’s and other fast food companies list in the ingredients of several of their foods, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) or “powdered cellulose” as components of their menu items. Or, in plain English, wood pulp.\

The emulsion-stabilizing, cling-improving, anti-caking substance operates under multiple aliases, ranging from powdered cellulose to cellulose powder to methylcellulose to cellulose gum. The entrance of this non-absorbable fiber into fast food ingredients has been stealthy, yet widespread: The compound can now be found in buns, cheeses, sauces, cakes, shakes, rolls, fries, onion rings, smoothies, meats—basically everything.

The cost effectiveness of this filler has pushed many chains to use progressively less chicken in their “chicken” and cream in their “ice cream.” McDonald’s ranks highest on the list with cellulose integrated into 14 of their menu items including their renowned fish fillets, chicken strips and biscuits, with Burger King ranking second on the list with 13 menu items  containing cellulose. Moreover, many cellulose-laden ingredients (such as honey mustard, bbq sauce, and cheese blends) can be found in multiple items throughout the menu making the filler difficult to avoid.

ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup 35% cream
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 12 chocolate wafers

Directions

1. Beat cream with sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium until firm peaks form, 3 to 4 min.
2. Spoon 2 tbsp cream filling onto each of 6 chocolate wafers.
3. Top each with another wafer and press down until filling reaches each edge.
4. Arrange on a baking sheet and freeze until ready to serve, at least 4 hours or, preferably, overnight.

 

Crunchy Asian Chicken Wraps Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Asian Sesame Dressing
• 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 large carrot , shredded
• 1 green onion , thinly sliced
• 4 large flour tortillas

Directions

1. Mix dressing and Mayonnaise in large bowl.
2. Add lettuce, chicken, carrots and onions; mix lightly.
3. Spoon onto tortillas; roll up.

Bacon Lettuce Tomato Devilled Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 hard-cooked eggs
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. rancher dressing
• 3 slices cooked bacon , crumbled
• 4 cherry tomatoes , chopped
• 2 Tbsp. shredded lettuce

Directions

1. Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks; place in medium bowl. Mash with fork.
2. Add dressings; mix well. Stir in bacon and tomatoes.
3. Fill egg whites with yolk mixture; top with lettuce.

Campfire Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 slices bread
• 1 egg
• 1 slice Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Place a cast iron sandwich toaster in the hot coals of a campfire to preheat for a few minutes.
2. Butter both slices of bread, then place one slice, butter-side down into the toaster. Crack the egg onto the bread, and break the yolk. Top with a slice of cheese and the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
3. Close the toaster, and place into the coals of the fire. Cook for several minutes, turning frequently, until the bread has browned nicely on both sides.

Creamed Bananas in Puff Pastry Shells

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 
2. 2 egg yolks 
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
4. 1 cup heavy cream 
5. 1/4 cup sugar 
6. 1 cup French vanilla ice cream, softened 
7. 3 medium bananas 
8. 1 package (10 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells, prepared according to package directions 
9. Chocolate syrup

Directions

1. Beat the flour, egg yolks and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk.
2. Heat the heavy cream and sugar in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir half the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and heat just to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the mixture is thickened. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the ice cream. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3. Coarsely chop the bananas and stir into the egg mixture. Place the pastry shells onto 6 plates. Spoon the banana mixture into and over the pastry shells. Drizzle with the chocolate syrup.