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Default New Best Way to Peel Eggs

bob in nz wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:21:33 -0400, "cybercat" >
> shouted from the highest rooftop:
>
>> Because there have just NOT been ENOUGH threads about his. (And hopefully to
>> annoy Boob ****wiliger.)
>>
>> Knock the ends first. One will produce the perfect peel. (This in addition
>> to bringing to a boil with lots of salt then rinsing in cold-as-possible
>> water.) 11 out of 12 eggs perfect.

>
> What about the best way to peel *soft* boiled eggs. I don't eat them,
> but my wife does and has one hell of a time peeling some the little
> buggers.


My Dad used to love soft-boiled eggs, he tapped around the top with a
case knife, then took off the top and ate the contents of the shell with
an egg spoon. I never cared for soft-boiled myself but it was awesome
watching Dad eat the things without getting them all over himself and
the table.