perfectly boiled egg by summerfield

perfectly boiled egg

a perfectly boiled egg has a certain velvety texture that almost melts in one's mouth. there should be no greenish colouring around the yolk.

here's how to make perfect hard boiled eggs:
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs/

the challenge this week is what kind of photos would i want to hang in a restaurant? this would be on the wall of a coffee shop, the simple mom and pop operation, that serves an all-day breakfast.

here's the ground rules or guide to this challenge: http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/25622/hang-it-all
This makes me want to have an egg. I don't like it when you get that greenish grey edging to the yolk. I know it doesn't really change the taste but it makes me think it has!
June 3rd, 2015  
And a perfect capture as well. But I wouldn't use that one on the wall - folks might expect a perfectly boiled egg every time!
June 3rd, 2015  
I've been researching the best way to boil eggs for years! Cooking slowly makes them more creamy. Every egg has a different size and so cannot rely on time advice. One thing I haven't tried is to roll them briefly after cooking and putting them into iced water - easy to peel! Boiled eggs look so good with any dish (unless you have a stepdaughter who can't eat eggs) Your one is cooked a wee bit much for me - I like a middle that is very soft!
June 3rd, 2015  
@maggiemae LOL! That stepdaughter is really rattling your cage is that she!?

I think this is a fabulous image of an egg! It is toogoodto go on the wall of a mom and pop! It belongs on the wall of a fine dining establishment!
June 3rd, 2015  
i do what Maggiemae does, put them into iced water right away so they peel easily. very nice capture.
June 3rd, 2015  
@grammyn I have to agree with Katy, (I know CB would), This is too elegant for a mom and pop.
June 3rd, 2015  
looks quite a bit classier than most breakfast joints. (oh, I see that observation has already been made). Perhaps we'll just have to eat in. I think you qualify as a food stylist.
June 3rd, 2015  
Love this comp! Nice lighting and nicely composed - works well with the POV too!
June 3rd, 2015  
@maggiemae Now I know why my mom always ran them under cold water when they were done!

Why shouldn't a Mom & Pop shop be a little on the classy side? I like it! And I like hard-boiled eggs too.
June 3rd, 2015  
@grammyn She's a bit of a drama queen, Katy and like a lot of people like to tell you what she can't do or have!
June 4th, 2015  
@maggiemae i'm so happy to know I'm not the only person who has that type of family member!
June 4th, 2015  
@grammyn @maggiemae - adopt me, i am the most agreeable person in the universe. although i don't eat meat. :-D
June 4th, 2015  
June 4th, 2015  
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