Okay - Photo Fail, but they tasted wonderful.
To get the best special eggys- (to the taste of Miss Four) I like to use rich, free range, antibiotic free eggs. I don't know if it's morals, or if these truely taste better- all i know is that they make for the creamiest, fluffiest eggys.
To make said eggs I pop the eggs, milk/cream and a couple of teaspoons of turmeric into the blender and pulse it until I get a cappucino like froth... I allow the pan to get really hot and then turn the temperature right down. Wipe the pan down with olive oil (it's essential these eggs don't stick) and spoon the mix into the pan as to keep all the air in. I slowly cook the eggs, folding them gently and pull them off the heat once they 80% cooked, then I gently fold 1-2 tspoons of olive oil spread (or butter if you want to feel even more guilt) and season them accordingly ... Miss Four loves salt, and I love pepper... Mr Skinny loves salt and pepper and Cholola Hot Sauce...
When dieting I use light milk or occasionally light soy milk, when indulging I use cooking cream.
I usually make this for 5 people and use 12 eggs...(fatty I know) and about 1 cup of milk/cream.
Turmeric is optional, but I like to sneak it in when possible. It gives the eggs a gorgeous yellow colour, it is mild in flavour and there are great health benefits from this beautiful root.
This dish is best served with some warm toasty bread - and best enjoyed when the weather is miserable.
With the weather we've been having I'm enjoying indulging Miss Four and giving in to her 'Special Eggy' requests a lot more often than not!
For a list of health benefits of turmeric:
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html
For home remedies using turmeric:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/141343-home-remedies-with-turmeric/
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Monday, February 1, 2010
Nicely Minced and Slightly Mashed...
As I am tired, and will be even more so tomorrow - my weekend has been minced and mashed into one blog.
Firstly I must say a massive 'Thank-you!' to NQN - I tried her wonderful Carrot Cake Ice Cream and have converted both my Mr and my Father into addicts. This is a wonderful treat and if you have the time and the appreciation of carrot cake I suggest you try it too! The first time I made it I decided to add freshly micro-julienned carrot and a pinch of ginger; but tonight when I made another batch I had more ice cream to carrot cake ratio and loved it even more. The spongy texture of the cake inside the ice cream is reminiscent of a scoop of Bar Italia's (Norton Street, Leichhardt) Tiramisu Gelato; The carrot and cream cheese on the other hand provide frequent bursts of deliciously, guilty pleasure. The carrot is sweet and tender, the cream cheese icing decadent and positively sinful.
If you are going to make it from scratch follow NQN recipe, if not, try Sara-Lee Carrot Cake and a low sugar ice-cream, or you'll find yourself harboring a sugar headache.
On another note, a light (literally) and beautiful note at that; why don't you pop down to the Museum of Contemporary Art? Olafur Eliasson has taken over the third floor and the result is peacefully enchanting. You will be encapsulated by light and children especially love the 'prettiness' of it all. The best part of course is the myriad of white lego - and just as the title of the exhibition suggests, ('Take Your Time'), this is not an exhibition to rush through. Have a lazy afternoon, bask in the lego glory and build 'till your heart is content. My Wee-Miss-Three decided she would be Godzilla, which is absolutely fine in the spirit of the exhibition, but slightly embarrassing when other participants shield their creations and gasp in horror.
Food wise - this day was topped off with a picnic and a ferry ride home. I suggest you try it next Sunday and take a child with you; said child with undoubtedly benefit from the experience, as will your pocket. Sunday's are apparently a family fun-day and with that comes a Family Fun-Day Ticket ($2.50/adult for unlimited bus/train/ferry travel). I tell you this much, I was pleasantly surprised to return home with a fifty still in-tact, sitting pretty in my wallet.
Tomorrow lets talk Hot Pot!
Firstly I must say a massive 'Thank-you!' to NQN - I tried her wonderful Carrot Cake Ice Cream and have converted both my Mr and my Father into addicts. This is a wonderful treat and if you have the time and the appreciation of carrot cake I suggest you try it too! The first time I made it I decided to add freshly micro-julienned carrot and a pinch of ginger; but tonight when I made another batch I had more ice cream to carrot cake ratio and loved it even more. The spongy texture of the cake inside the ice cream is reminiscent of a scoop of Bar Italia's (Norton Street, Leichhardt) Tiramisu Gelato; The carrot and cream cheese on the other hand provide frequent bursts of deliciously, guilty pleasure. The carrot is sweet and tender, the cream cheese icing decadent and positively sinful.
If you are going to make it from scratch follow NQN recipe, if not, try Sara-Lee Carrot Cake and a low sugar ice-cream, or you'll find yourself harboring a sugar headache.
Food wise - this day was topped off with a picnic and a ferry ride home. I suggest you try it next Sunday and take a child with you; said child with undoubtedly benefit from the experience, as will your pocket. Sunday's are apparently a family fun-day and with that comes a Family Fun-Day Ticket ($2.50/adult for unlimited bus/train/ferry travel). I tell you this much, I was pleasantly surprised to return home with a fifty still in-tact, sitting pretty in my wallet.
Picnic Menu
Freshly-baked Home-Made Bread Rolls W/
Egg, Mayo and Watercress
Gorgonzola, Black Russian Tomatoes and Watercress with a drizzle of a sweet and sticky Balsamic Glaze
Ham carved off the bone with Vintage Tasty and Baby Spinach.
Tomorrow lets talk Hot Pot!
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