On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 08:53:57 -0500, "LIMEYNO1"
> wrote:

>The simple cause is BOILING! Don't boil hard cooked eggs. Put eggs in cold
>water, bring to a boil, cover, turn off heat and let stand for 15- 20
>minutes. You will never have the dark ring.

try it. i usually let them sit twenty minutes and then run cold water
over them. no ring, easy peel. i'm not really in a position that i
might get eggs that are 'too fresh' to hard-cook.

your pal,
blake