"MOMPEAGRAM" > wrote in message
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> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>> wrote:
>>> On Jun 4, 1:44 am, "Austin Powers" > wrote:
>>>> You might find them easier to peel under an running tap...the water
>>>> gets under the shell and makes it easier to remove the shell.
>>>
>>> Julia Child used to recommend poking a little hole in the wide end,
>>> which she said will let gas escape as you boil the eggs. This makes
>>> the eggs eaiser to peel, apparently.
>>
>> I have an electric egg boiler (cos I am rubbish at timing eggs). that
>> has a wee needle on the base of the water measure. That is used to poke
>> a wee hole in the egg. I have yet to find an egg I can't peel from that
>> cooker.
>>
>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brand-UK-Pri.../dp/B0006FFT1Y is
>> similar to mine. I can choose how I want my eggs and bingo!! I get them
>> every time)
>>
> Ok, you've convinced me. I just ordered one!
>

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