On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:30:24 -0400, Bob Muncie wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> una cerveza mas por favor ...
>>
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>
> Bob -
>
> I tried for the first time (recently) poking a hole on the larger end
> with a map tack before boiling the eggs, and they were a breeze to peel.
>
> I haven't tried that yet with a different box of eggs yet, but I was
> pleased.
>
> Bob

Soft boiled eggs I peel under water. In a large deep pan. I start at the
blunt side, and use a spoon to go between the shell and the eggwhite.

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Groet, salut, Wim.