On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:58:32 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:24:28 -0700, wrote:
>>
>> > I've been to a few restaurantes recently where I've ordered eggs
>> > benedict and gotten the most perfect poached eggs I've ever seen. I'm
>> > not sure how they do it, but the eggs come out and are almost perfect
>> > spheres. Does anybody have an idea of how to make this happen?
>>
>> Break the egg into plastic wrap, twist it up, and boil like that.
>> http://www.metacafe.com/watch/296877..._plastic_wrap/
>>
>> This is how I do it and it works well. I had some pictures of my
>> method, but I've mis-placed them.
>>
>> -sw
>
>Now _that_ is an interesting idea. :-)
>But that final appearance is similar to what you can get with a properly
>done soft boiled egg, in the shell.
>
>Looks similar to the concept of the "Omelet in a bag" thing used for
>camping?

Actually, it looks like it might work. Check the bottom of

http://www.b3ta.com/features/howtopoachanegg/

I will try this. I've followed this thread with interest, but had
nothing to contribute. If this works I've learned something.