"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 8/25/2015 6:35 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>> On 8/24/2015 8:27 PM, cshenk wrote:
>>>> KenK wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>>>
>>>>> "Cheri" > wrote in
>>>>> :
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 12:02:24 PM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I got one of thoe Eggtastic ceramic MW cookers and am looking
>>>>>>> for recipes beyond the srambled egg recipe included.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I saw these at the store today for 9.99. I didn't buy it, but
>>>>>> was wondering how yours worked out for you, if you said I
>>>>>> missed it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheri
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I tried it the first time yesterday for lunch. Two eggs and a
>>>>> little salt. Came out rather 'tough' and dry. I cooked according
>>>>> to package directions. I was careful not to overcook, just long
>>>>> enough to solidify the runny egg mixture. Came out not creamy as
>>>>> I expected. Next time I'll add a bit of milk. Hope it comes out
>>>>> better. I was disappointed but am willing to give it a few trys
>>>>> before I give up.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also found it difficult to remove the egg scraps from the cooker
>>>>> when I washed it.
>>>>>
>>>>> I had hoped for a very quick easy way to make a couple of
>>>>> scrambled eggs when I wasn't hardly hungry and didn't feel like
>>>>> 'cooking'.
>>>>
>>>> Hi Ken,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Looks like from what I looked up, you may have the microwave power
>>>> set a bit high for it? If your's isnt adjustable, reduce the time
>>>> back a bit.
>>>>
>>>> Adding milk or water (and stirring well with a fork) will fluff
>>>> better.
>>>>
>>>> For the egg scraps, from what I saw 2 answers. Those things that
>>>> look like a puffball of sponge bits would fit perfect. They are 1$
>>>> store stuff. Swish swish and done.
>>>>
>>>> Also, looks like you'd dump the egg fast to a plate and fill
>>>> container with water before eating, to soak (then cleanup would be
>>>> a snap). It's waiting to fill with water until after you eat that
>>>> made it hard probably? You can do the 'swish swish' with the
>>>> cleaner later, just fill with water in the sink and go eat them
>>>> cleanup later.
>>>>
>>>> Enjoy!
>>>>
>>>> Carol
>>>>
>>> Ah, but you haven't seen the commercial, have you? When the guy
>>> dumps the eggs out on the plate the inside of the Eggtastic looks
>>> clean as a whistle! We all know eggs just aren't that easy.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Nope! Havent tried the commercial. Suspect they used pam or something
>> for that effect?
>>
>>
>>
> Not that they admit to. That's the beauty of television infomercial
> products. They can and do edit to their hearts content to come up with a
> minute or two long sales pitch.
>
> Personally, when I saw the commercial I thought the eggs they showed were
> way more cooked than I'd like them. They reminded me of something you'd
> find in a hotel breakfast bar after they've been sitting for about an
> hour. No thanks.
>
> I like nice soft fluffy scrambled eggs. I know how to make them nice and
> soft without a special gadget.
>
> Jill

I'm a kitchen gadge junkie but...I can't imagine not just scrambling a
couple of eggs in a small pan with cream and butter either. Save the 9.99
plust shipping for a dozen eggs these days. ;-)

Cheri