On 9/21/2013 8:16 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:52:09 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm sure I also use two hands to crack open eggs. Is one-handed
>>> supposed to impress someone?
>>
>> Sheldon's two eggs in each hand is impressive but I'll have to see
>> that before I believe it. True though, he *did* get plenty of
>> practice at taxpayers expense....so maybe
>>
>> G.
>
> I've seen it done. A few years back I was in Chicago and stopped at a
> small breakfast place that many of the locals went to. It was in an
> industrial area, had a bunch of cabbies there. I sat at the counter
> and had a good view of the cook. It was like watching a symphony
> being conducted. Fried eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, home fries, all
> taking place at the same time.
>
> He had a stack of the egg trays right along side the griddle and would
> pick up two in his right hand and top them and open them together. I
> have no idea of the man's culinary background, but he certainly worked
> a griddle well.
>
I'm not doubting in the least short order cooks can and *do* this. I
think it takes quite a bit of skill to handle that job. Having said
that, I don't cook as if I'm working in a diner at home.

I don't seem to wind up with eggshells in anything I cook.

Jill