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Super Bowl Beer Batter Bread, Good Grief and Deeds

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Super Bowl Beer Bread with horseradish cheddar
topped with horseradish cheddar

Super Bowl Beer Batter Bread

Us grievers live on a roller coaster of emotions. It is a scary ride. One second we are up and the next second we are down. We feel out of control. It is just the way it is. It is normal. If you are new to grief then most likely you are spending more time sad than happy. Trust me that is going to change. Eventually there will be more smiles than tears. It’s a promise. I am happy to be the voice of hope. This ride is going to get better.

Let the grief happen. Take however long it takes. Use your instincts to get through it or  counseling or a bereavement group. Whatever it takes. Always keep in my mind that your loved ones want you to go on, live your life and be OK. Honor them by doing just that. It’s hard work. Remember you are stronger than you think. You CAN do this.

Suddenly, without warning, change happens. At least that is the way it was for me. I did not recognize it at first. I am the same person, but I am different. It is a transformation. I am smiling more and laughing without feeling guilty about it. I am engaging in activities and having fun. When the heck did that happen? My William is happy about this. I just know it.

me and friend toasting at Will's Bench
A smiling toast to you William
dress up with friends
It’s OK to have a princess party

Somehow, our brains and hearts learn to adapt. It must be some kind of evolutionary survival thing. The pain is still there. I expect and accept it will always be, but it is as if it is tucked away in a safety deposit box. Like a precious piece of jewelry only to be worn on special occasions.

Talk about special occasions today is the day I announce the winner of my, “This is for Meghan” good deed give away. Thanks to everyone who did an act of kindness in her honor. Your support has meant a great deal to her dad. Congratulations to Louis Matino for winning the Cuisinart Griddler.

Another special occasion coming up is the Super Bowl, so I am sharing a great game day recipe. Instead of serving the usual crackers and crostini at this year’s party try making this easy quick bread. Made with whole wheat flour (healthy) and beer (any brew will do), its perfect slices make a great platform for cheese spreads and sandwiches. Did I mention it has beer in it?…….a football party staple. Have fun and enjoy yourself.

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Quick Whole Wheat Beer Bread


  • Author: adapted from Heckers Flour
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 loaf
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Ingredients

1 ½ cups 100% whole wheat flour

1 ½ cups all purpose flour

¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon Asian five spice

1 (12 oz) bottle of beer

2 tablespoons butter, melted

 

 

 


Instructions

  • Heat oven 375F.  Spray 8×4 or 9×5-inch loaf pan with no-stick baking spray.
  • In large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and spice. Add beer, all at once, and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened; do not over mix.
  • Spoon batter evenly into loaf pan. Drizzle or brush melted butter evenly over the top.  
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown on top and instant read thermometer measures about 205F.
  • Cool 5 minutes in pan. Turn out onto wire rack and cool completely.  

 

 

 

 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: quick breads
  • Method: baking

Keywords: beer, bread, super bowl, snack, quick and easy, whole grain, whole wheat, healthy

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Note: this recipe is adapted from Heckers

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Comments

  1. Louis Matino (@LouMatino)

    January 22, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Very Excited about winning this device. A http://www.tomandchee.com restaurant just opened in my town and they gave us a lot of good ideas for grilled cheese recipes we can make with this.

    With regard to today’s blog post, I am glad that Time is proving to be a wonderful healer.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      January 22, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      Just saw Tom and Chee on Shark Tank. How fun to have a franchise in your town and to inspire your own recipes on your new griddler. Time and a lot of difficult soul searching.

      Reply
  2. Nancy

    January 22, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    How uplifting to read that time does in fact heal. Wishing you lots more smiles this year. BTW — we recently discovered beer bread, and it is so easy and delicious. You are right — perfect Super Bowl food!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      January 22, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      Must use the time wisely and work through the hard stuff. On the other hand, baking the bread is super easy. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Teresa Smith

    January 22, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Lisa I salute you for expressing yourself in a sharing way and offering up hopeful reminders that losing someone you love will always hurt, but the depth and constance of that does indeed subside. And smiles and laughter for the new memories are on the increase. It helps to hear that we need to remind ourselves that they want us to be happy. Thank-you for that.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      January 22, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and understanding. Whoever you have lost definitely wants you happy.

      Reply
  4. danielle

    January 22, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I love beer bread!!! So yummy!! I cant wait to try it!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      January 22, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      Feel free to add any herbs and spices you like my creative cook friend

      Reply
  5. Aimee

    January 22, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    Lisa, you are an inspiration to me. I know that you make Will proud and happy. How fortunate for him to have such an incredible model. Hugs, always, Aimee

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      January 22, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks dear Aimee

      Reply

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