Subj : Re: Fire alarm
To : Bill Swisher
From : Dale Shipp
Date : Sat Jun 11 2022 00:53:04
-=> On 06-09-22 20:42, Bill Swisher <=-
-=> spoke to Dale Shipp about Re: Fire alarm <=-
DS> Your suspicions are most probably correct. The fire alarm is connected
DS> to the in-house security system, which includes pull cords to tell
DS> security "I've fallen and I cannot get up". There is a red button in
DS> the box in the master bath that turns any alarm off -- but if the smoke
DS> is still there, the fire alarm will trigger again in a few seconds.
BS> Dang! I got ripped off. I don't have a little red button. Got two
BS> pull strings and a smoke detector that rats me out if I contribute to
BS> the local smog, tripped that for the first time a couple of weeks ago.
BS> No fire, just smoke, and 2 maintenance guys showed up pretty fast.
BS> They test things often around here. It gets really loud when they set
BS> off the alarms, I put my "over the ears" headphones on.
How did the maintenance guys turn off the alarm in your apartment?
I agree with the volume of the fire alarm that is used as a building
wide alarm versus the alarm that is just in the apartment. It is LOUD.
What was surprising to me is that if that building wide alarm goes off,
the residents are supposed to remain in their appartments. The claim is
that the apparments should resist fire and smoke for five hours.
Another consideration is that many of the residents would not be able to
leave the building using stair cases versus elevators.
MMMMM-------------------CARROT/RED BELL PEPPER------------------------
1 pk Onion soup mix
-OR Ranch Dressing Mix
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
3 lg Carrots, shredded
1/2 c Red bell pepper, diced
1/2 ts Crystal Hot Sauce
3 ea 10 inch flour tortilla
MMMMM---------------------BLACK BEAN/CHEDDAR--------------------------
2 ea 16 oz cans PROGRESSO BRAND
Black Beans
-drained/rinsed
1 1/2 c Sharp Cheddar Cheese,
-shredded
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/4 c Salsa, drained
3 ea 10 inch flour tortilla
MMMMM-------------------------HAM/SWISS------------------------------
6 sl Ham, lean - thinly sliced
6 sl Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
3 ea 10 inch flour tortilla
MMMMM----------------------SPINACH/JALAPENO---------------------------
1 ea 9 oz frozen spinach
1 ea 8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 ea Fresh jalapeno peppers
-minced
3 ea 10 inch flour tortilla
1 ea 7 oz jar roasted bell pepper
-cut into 1/4 inch strips
NOTE: Maybe add a small
Amount of diced red onion
Next time - 2 tbl?
IMPORTANT: Choose fresh feeling flour tortillas from your grocery
store. Make sure that they are very flexible. (Some brands are much
better than others) WARNING - Get fresh tortillas from BJ - ones that
have not been refrigerated - Most supermarket versions will not work.
When ready to serve, slice "cooks choice" slice off each end of rolled
tortilla. (Those usually are not fully stuffed - but taste good)
Each of these recipes will make 3 (or more) pinwheels, depending
on how thick you spread the fillings.
Carrot Red Bell Pepper:
Combine onion soup mix (OR Ranch dressing mix) and softened cream
cheese and set aside. Add hot sauce. Shred carrots and finely dice
red bell pepper. Combine with cream cheese mixture and let rest for
1 hour on counter top for flavors to mingle.
Using about 1/2 cup of filling spread cream cheese
mixture over each flour tortilla, roll up tightly in jelly roll style.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least two hours - better if
made the night before. Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
Black Bean/Cheddar
Place cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in food processor -
whirl around until completely incorporated. Stir in salsa. Set aside.
Drain and rinse black beans. Place in food processor, whirl around
until mixture is almost a paste. Set aside.
Spread about 1/2 cup of black bean mixture on each tortilla, top with
a about a 1/2 cup layer of cream cheese mixture. Roll up in a tight
jelly roll style, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least two
hours but best when refrigerated over night. Slice in 1/2 inch slices
to serve.
Ham/Swiss
Spread each tortilla with thin layer of cream cheese. Place two
slices of ham on top of cream cheese. Spread thin layer of cream
cheese on top of ham, place two slices Swiss Cheese on top of that
cream cheese. Spread thin layer of cream cheese on top of cheese.
Roll up jelly roll style. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for
several hours - best if refrigerated over night. Slice in 1/2 inc
slices.
Spinach/Jalapeno Pepper
Cook spinach as directed on package. Place in colander or strainer,
rinse with cold water to cool. Place spinach in cheesecloth and
squeeze as much water out of it as possible.
Combine cream cheese and chiles in food processor and process until
smooth. Add spinach, process until just blended.
Place one tortilla on work surface, spread 1/3 of the spinach mixture
over tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border on one side. Place two rows
of strips of roasted pepper, piecing together if necessary across
tortilla about two inches apart. Roll tortilla toward border, making
sure the beginning is tightly rolled, but easing pressure as rolling
continues to avoid forcing out filling. Wrap in plastic wrap and
refrigerate several hours or overnight . Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
Good for picnics. Transport well and keep fresh and tasty.
MMMMM
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