Oven drying When I have a lot of peppers to dry I use the pilot of my propane oven to dry them, which keeps a temperature of about 110 degrees. First I slice the peppers lengthwise in to 1/2 -1 inch wide pieces, and then I lay them on a cookie sheet with enough space between the peppers so that they are not touching.
Expiration dates, in the past, were often in a code, but now they are easier for consumers to read. Checking expiration dates reassures customers the products they are buying are fresh and safe for consumption. Look for a code stamped on the soft drink bottle or can. It will be not be part of the printed label design.
History of soft drinks. The first marketed soft drinks appeared in the 17th century as a mixture of water and lemon juice sweetened with honey. In 1676 the Compagnie de Limonadiers was formed in Paris and granted a monopoly for the sale of its products. Vendors carried tanks on their backs from which they dispensed cups of lemonade.