While we do have a small assemblage of knives to get the chopping , dice and slicing done , our culinary focus is on what we grow in our garden or what we purchase topically that ’s overbold or sustainably sourced .
But sometimes a simple twist can go a recollective elbow room to make ready a pleasure . Case in full stop : testis poacher . We enjoy preparing and share traditional eggs Benedict or eggs Florentine . They ’re among our best-loved breakfasts for our bed - and - breakfast guests because they showcase the taste of farm - fresh eggs from pastureland - raised chickens , our hand - beak ageless Spinacia oleracea ( for the bollock Florentine version ) and our homemade English muffin , a formula for which can be found in ourFarmstead Chefcookbook
For years , we made boiled eggs by mildly breaking an nut into small bowl , then tardily skid the egg into very lightly boiling water contain a teaspoon of canola oil . Most of the time , the result is a or so formed poached egg that has to be cautiously take with a slotted spoonful .
On other occasions , we terminate up with a messy disaster on our hands . What was taking so long , our guests must have wondered . Were we trying to coax an egg from our hen somewhere on the farm ? Sometimes the eggs fall asunder because the water was boiling too rapidly ; other clock time we just slid the eggs into the water too quickly . Sure , it ’s a thing of proficiency and recitation , but there ’s a reason most breakfast spliff employ a special egg - sea poker pan . But we ’re sparing Captain James Cook and endeavor to avoid adding more kitchen tools that we utilise only once in a while .
There are times , though , a kitchen tool comes along that aid transubstantiate our meal into a chef-d’oeuvre . We ’ve amend our poached eggs thanks to the role of aPoachpod egg cookerfrom Fusionbrands . There are two interpretation of the Poachpods :
Both versions of the Poachpods can be wash in the dishwashing machine . For those , like us , with limited kitchen infinite , they can be succinctly stored , stacked inside one another . Plus , they ’re heat - resistant up to 675 stage F.
Now we crack the eggs into a lightly anoint Poachpod and set them into jolly boiling water for about 2 minutes ( or until the white of the orchis is solid but the egg yolk remain runny ) . The results are marvelous : a near - perfect poached egg every time .
When the testis is quick , it well flips out . No mess , no drama , no stress . Perfect .
Savoring the good sprightliness ,
John and Lisa
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