I need to learn how to hard boil eggs.
I bring water to a boil, put the eggs in while turning the water down to a very low simmer, and leave them in there for about 10/11 minutes. That usually works pretty well. What are you doing?
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lisah - Dec 31, 2013 1:51:30 pm PST #15969 of 30000
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Connie Neil - Dec 31, 2013 1:54:25 pm PST #15970 of 30000
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Hubby's making meatloaf. I wonder if he'll be able to find lamb, again. I love his meatloaf.
lisah - Dec 31, 2013 1:55:16 pm PST #15971 of 30000
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I should go look at my closet and figure out an outfit but really I want to go sit on the couch and watch some of my shows I have stacked up. People aren't going to be here to go out until 8:45. Maybe I have time?
-t - Dec 31, 2013 1:56:56 pm PST #15972 of 30000
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lisah, I put the eggs in cold water, bring to not quite a boil (this is probably where I get into trouble, but that's what several otherwise trustworthy sources recommend), take it off the heat and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Then cool the eggs in an ice water bath (or just cool water, whatever), start peeling and, hey, these are not cooked eggs. Opaque but liquid.
Jesse - Dec 31, 2013 1:58:23 pm PST #15973 of 30000
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Yeah, I'd do a rolling boil before turning them off, and it should work.
-t - Dec 31, 2013 2:01:03 pm PST #15974 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
OK, next time. These cookbook authors seem awfully concerned that I don't overcook my eggs, but I don't think I care.
This time I've already just started over from the beginning and am back up to cooling, but since one is already cracked open I can see that the white is firmer.
Connie Neil - Dec 31, 2013 2:02:15 pm PST #15975 of 30000
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I should make egg salad. Egg salad makes me happy.
Anne W. - Dec 31, 2013 2:20:25 pm PST #15976 of 30000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I'm having pork chops and brussels sprouts, and I got myself a honey and lemon cupcake for afterwards.
-t - Dec 31, 2013 2:22:33 pm PST #15977 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Nice, Anne!
I wish you much meatloaf and egg salad, Connie.
Juliebird - Dec 31, 2013 2:26:05 pm PST #15978 of 30000
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Hard boiled eggs: throw desired amount of eggs into pot, cover with about an inch of water, bring to a boil, turn heat off and let sit 10 to 12 minutes, rinse with cold water (peel immediately if possible).
We had eggs in our salad over the holidays, which was wonderful. with the fam. But Dad did the dishes, which was a novel contribution on his part.