Just so blogging buddy Lea Kelley over at Lea Kelley Saying Thank You For… doesn’t feel alone, I’ll embarrass myself. Her event was a fire alarm precipitated by water. Mine was fire. Come to think of it the smoke alarm didn’t go off. Perhaps I am getting faster with practice. Oh yes, I’ve had practice.
This is what happened. I’m making tacos, warming the shells while I chop lettuce and grate cheese. I didn’t see smoke particularly, just flames. Did I say just? I yanked the small oven door open and blew. I don’t have to tell you what that did. A spray bottle of water was what I needed. Now who has a spray bottle of water lying around? So I grab a glass, draw water and pour it on a flaming taco shell, trying hard not to damage my new oven. I looked down, and at my feet, threatening to climbing up my good jeans was another flaming taco shell on the floor. More water.
My beautiful, new, gray insulating gasket is now partially black, and dinner was two tacos short of a full plate, but it could have been worse. Next time I use the large oven at the bottom so shells are not so close to the elements. I hope this incident doesn’t portend trouble for the holidays. I hope to never surpass my record of four fires on an Easter day a few years go. I’m keeping the baking soda on the counter tomorrow just in case.
Okay, I can plainly see you need my services (please insert fire truck and obnoxious alarm sounds). I am on my way….
Wait.
Is that my…
Hey, you gonna eat that?
Oh by the way, I love the sentence
Her event was a fire alarm “precipitated” by water.
Anhinga, you are one clever wordsmith! lol
How scary! Um…how come you don’t warm your taco shells in the microwave? Merry Christmas!
I’ve started fires in the microwave, too. In fact, I burned one totally up inside. Not my fault. It was a malfunctioning timer, but nevertheless. ……
I will try micro next time. I do everything in that, but was afraid the shells might be tough. Better than flaming, though. 🙂
Yes, baking soda AND a spray bottle with water! Stay safe.