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I’m late, I’m Late, I am so very late… Well, I actually was on time but I have been unable to post until now due to a serious accident in my house. Meaning I almost set my house on fire. As in I left a pot on the stove (boiling) and completely forgot about it. And left the house. For 2 hours. This is where the word “loser” get written across my forehead. When we did get back I got out of the car hearing this loud alarm and thought “What is that noise”? How about every smoke and carbon monoxide detector going off in my house. I still didn’t realize what was going on until I opened the door and smoke came billowing out and I yelled “Fire”!! It was only then that I realize the stupid mistake I had made. Thank goodness for the fire department. I am also so thankful that it was smoke fire, no actual flames. My entire house was filled with smoke and it was pouring out every window. Well, I guess those chickpeas are going in the garbage. Anyway, my entire house now smells like a firepit. After doing what feels like (and probably is correct) 100 loads of laundry, we finally called the insurance company and are letting them take over. Every piece of clothing in the house must be washed as well as all of the furniture, replace the stove, etc… It’s not good.
Anyway, back to bread. The Bread Baking Babes asked us buddies to join them in making bread with beer. This month the host was Natashya at Living in the Kitchen with Puppies. The recipe was generously supplied by Chuck at Cookingbread.com . It is named after the beautiful island right off of Vancouver in British Columbia. To keep it Canadian I used Big Rock traditional ale, Bavarian smokies that are house made and smoked at a german butcher in the neighborhood, extra sharp Canadian cheddar cheese, and fresh chives, right out of my Canadian garden.. 
All I can say is “Holy Smoke” (a sick reference the above story. Hey, when you don’t laugh, you cry). This was one beautiful bread. We had it with a side salad for dinner since it’s really a meal in itself. Please head over here for the recipe. You’ll be glad you did.
Wow! I really need to get my bread making skills up to scratch. Did you attend any courses or is it all down to practise?
All just trial and error. I wish I could take some classes though!!
Oh No…….Unbelievable story, especially after telling you about the house in Montara, Ca. Happy to hear that everyone is ok in both locations, and that you’re back in action. I bet that Granville Island Beer Bread would go very well with a nice Patron’ Silver Chilled with lime.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY…….. Hope you bake something special for yourself XOXOX
Thanks Scotty! and yes, I totally thought about their fire…
So sorry to hear this. Glad everyone is OK! Happy Birthday.
Wow!! Things are looking up:) Thanks for the birthday wishes. It certainly doesn’t feel like it yet- the resoration company just left to report back to the insurance company. I am taking a mexican cooking class tonight (with booze) so that will be fun! Thanks again xoxox
I am really glad to hear you are all okay! Thanks so much for sharing your bread recipes, it’s one of those areas in baking that I have some experience with but certainly want to have more. Best wishes to you and your family! Happy Birthday and many more! I hope you’ll let us know how your Mexican cooking class went.
Well, I thought I would say a nice Happy Birthday to you through your blog, but then I got on and read your article and I’m sorry but . . . how old are you today??? What’s gonna happen when you are as old as me??? You know it must run in the family because I have burned countless numbers of pots of water for tea on the stove – until we finally bought a hot pot with auto turnoff. You made me laugh so hard but only because I know you are all okay! I’m sure you will be living with your windows all open for a while to get out the stentch. Hope the insurance company is good to ya’ll and you end up with lots of nice new furniture and clothes!! And Happy Birthday!! Love, Steph & Nat
The restoration company came in today and installed these GIANT fans on all floors. It sounds like we are living inside of an airplane wing!
i would have my husband drooling over this one! Awesome. I have done that too many times to count with the pot on the stove. my mom is worse than me though. Glad all is okay
I’m so sorry about the accident. Don’t be too hard on yourself. We’re pulled in a million directions these days. Good luck with the cleanup. Your bread is gorgeous!
OMG, Sandie..what a scary experience, but thank god there were no flames! On the flip side, you inadvertently made you’re own smoker, huh? You could have smoke your own Bavarian smokies! Just kidding!! You can joke about these things once it’s over, no one was a hurt and nothing was damaged, outside of some chickpeas! That bread is stunning…I love the addition of the Bavarian smokies, cheddar and chives. This bread is dinner in itself..perfect with the salad, I’m sure
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Yikes! i often forget about things on the stove too, but haven’t had a disaster yet. I’m glad you are okay!
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