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Subject: Re: this is actually pretty interesting
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:05:57 +0000
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On Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:40:31 +0000, fos@sdf.org wrote:

> On 2025-02-19, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
>> On 2/18/2025 10:22 PM, Tahitian pearl wrote:
>>> https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/science/boiled-egg-perfect-cooking-
>>> methods/index.html
>
>> interesting, but do you really want to fuss with all of that every time?
>
>> I have my own method that works for me. I make 4 X-large eggs at a time,
>> pretty much out of the fridge.
>
>> Small pot holds 4 eggs nicely.  Fill enough to cover eggs when inserted.
>> Bring to a rolling boil, insert the four eggs.
>> Boil six minutes, remove from heat
>> Take two eggs, run under water so you can handle them  Crack shell with
>> a knife, split open and you have nice soft boiled eggs.
>
>> Leave the other two sit in the pot.  The next day you have nice hard
>> boiled eggs.
>
>> Try it one time, adjust in 30 second increments if you want them a bit
>> different.
>
> my method is i never make hard boiled eggs and they always come
> out perfect. my wife always makes them and she uses a color changing
> egg timer. peels them while still warm. i, on the other hand, always
> make the fried, scrambled, and omelets.

I have one of those cute color changing thingies. These days, I'll boil
eggs using my phone as a timer and an ice bath. It's hardly as cute/fun
though.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ju53FXRnfrhZ7zMP9