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I'm making a 4.5hr drive to Ottawa this morning to pick up our daughter at university. Whenever I'm in Eastern Ontario, I always make it a point to stop at Grahames Bakery in Kemptville, ON. I just love their dinner rolls, bread and 'ox tongue' treats.
Grahames Bakery - Home of the heritage wood burning oven in Kemptville Ontario
Operating Since 1885
KEMPTVILLE -- When your 1885 commercial wood-fired oven goes on the fritz, who are you going to call?
The options are limited, but local baker Rick Grahame figured he knew the right guy for the job -- Carleton Place-area stonemason Joe Zuccarini, who trained at the hands of Italian masters. Zuccarini, a versatile craftsman who likes a good challenge, spends some of his time repairing heritage stone buildings. He had also constructed his own smaller-scale backyard wood oven, and a few years ago, he'd done a comparatively minor patch job on Grahame's mammoth oven, which retains some of its heat for up to four days after the fire has gone out.
The oven gained iconic status during the 1998 ice storm, when, with the power out for days, the oven was pressed into service to cook dozens of turkeys and other food for much of the community. Along with his sister Debbie, Grahame has been operating the bakery since 2005, when their father Ken -- a second-generation baker and legendary character who dished out diatribes along with the donuts -- passed away.
When Grahame noticed that part of the oven's arched brickwork had collapsed, he knew it was time for a major overhaul. With Zuccarini's input, the siblings considered their options: Closing down, changing over to a gas-fired oven or rebuilding the wood-fueled oven. "We decided to preserve the oven, not just for us but for everyone," Grahame said, adding that it's an important piece of Canadian history. It's also the bakery's trademark, giving bread, rolls and other baked goods a distinctive texture and taste.
Grahames Bakery - Home of the heritage wood burning oven in Kemptville Ontario
Operating Since 1885
KEMPTVILLE -- When your 1885 commercial wood-fired oven goes on the fritz, who are you going to call?
The options are limited, but local baker Rick Grahame figured he knew the right guy for the job -- Carleton Place-area stonemason Joe Zuccarini, who trained at the hands of Italian masters. Zuccarini, a versatile craftsman who likes a good challenge, spends some of his time repairing heritage stone buildings. He had also constructed his own smaller-scale backyard wood oven, and a few years ago, he'd done a comparatively minor patch job on Grahame's mammoth oven, which retains some of its heat for up to four days after the fire has gone out.
The oven gained iconic status during the 1998 ice storm, when, with the power out for days, the oven was pressed into service to cook dozens of turkeys and other food for much of the community. Along with his sister Debbie, Grahame has been operating the bakery since 2005, when their father Ken -- a second-generation baker and legendary character who dished out diatribes along with the donuts -- passed away.
When Grahame noticed that part of the oven's arched brickwork had collapsed, he knew it was time for a major overhaul. With Zuccarini's input, the siblings considered their options: Closing down, changing over to a gas-fired oven or rebuilding the wood-fueled oven. "We decided to preserve the oven, not just for us but for everyone," Grahame said, adding that it's an important piece of Canadian history. It's also the bakery's trademark, giving bread, rolls and other baked goods a distinctive texture and taste.
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Anyway, I'm off to take the dog for a walk before I hit the road.
Hope everyone has a great Friday... see you all again dark and early tomorrow morning!
Hope everyone has a great Friday... see you all again dark and early tomorrow morning!
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Started to look at shovel options-fell down a rabbit hole in reading about this unit.
Considering the exchange rate (not including what % for transfer through bank) taxes.
This thing would cost $46,100.82 (still no shovel included)
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Considering the exchange rate (not including what % for transfer through bank) taxes.
This thing would cost $46,100.82 (still no shovel included)
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bill from lachine
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Good morning to the crew.
Dave Cool old bakery setup that guy has and enjoy your trip to Ottawa.
Dave Cool old bakery setup that guy has and enjoy your trip to Ottawa.
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Playing the "Who am I " game.
Maybe he watched Front Page Challenge
Front Page Challenge was a Canadian panel game about current events and history. Produced and aired by CBC Television, the series ran from 1957 to 1995.
bill from lachine
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Jim, I'd say I'm about 80% or so my ice cleat boots are coming in today so tomorrow back to my walking routine. I'll start off with a short outing to get back into the groove slowly. Thanks for asking.
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That's good to hear Bill that you're on the mend.
I know from doing the flip-landing hard on the hip-it bruised the bone as I could feel it (reminder) for months.
I guess folks that have meat on the bones would be better off having a fall.
It just happens all too fast.
That skiff of snow on a frozen puddle-done!
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