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Default Perfect boiled egg?

jmcquown said...

> Andy wrote:
>> Chatty Cathy said...
>>
>>> "This simply uses four 500-watt bulbs to heat the
>>> egg directly."

>>
>>
>> What's wrong with this picture? 2,000 watts? The BUM!!!
>>
>> Put eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Put on the stove and
>> wait for it to come to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let sit
>> for 12 minutes. Then pour off the water and rinse in cold water, peel
>> or chill in the fridge for later.
>>
>> Andy

>
> But Andy, you're talking about hard boiled eggs. Regardless of this
> person's "invention", which makes no sense to me since a pan and water
> work, it's a soft boiled egg if you use toast to sop it up
>
> Hmmm, now I'm craving soft boiled eggs and toast! Dangit!
>
> Jill



Jill,

Yep, I goofed.

How about we discuss the finer points after a couple of three minute
eggs???

))

Andy