"***** charles" > wrote

> To continue, sometimes when I peel an egg, it has a gray coating
> on the yellow inner part. I assume that this is from boiling too
> long?

Yes, it's overdone. Just bring the eggs to a boil, turn off
the heat and let sit, covered, for 20 minutes or so, some say less
time, then put them into ice water to cool them off quickly.

> Is there a device that keeps the yoke in the center of the egg
> while boiling so that the yoke doesn't settle next to the shell before
> hardening?

Try rolling them around in the water as it's heating, just a little
bit, that should center the yolk.

> Can a microwave ever be used to make boiled eggs? I have
> heard of "exploding eggs" so I thought I would ask first.

I wouldn't go there, not a plan. (laugh) nancy