notbob wrote:
> On 2006-11-03, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>> only labour intensive part is making the Hollandaise, and that
>> just takes a few minutes.
>
> It's the prep that takes the time. Melt the butter, separate the
> eggs, squeeze the lemon, measure adjuncts, etc. Mise en place is a
> must to pull off hollandaise. But, worth every second. I cheat in
> only one area. I quickly pan fry my eggs over easy. Same results,
> less hassle. Though I can do it, there's just something that puts me
> off about s/b eggs actually boiled in water.
>
> nb

I agree, it wouldn't be a true eggs benedict but poached eggs just don't
hold that much appeal. Once in a great while, maybe...