March 19, 2010

Perfect Three Egg Omelets Every Time

What you'll need:

1 nonstick 10-inch skillet
Mixing bowl
Rubber spatula
Canola oil spray
3 large eggs, brought to room temperature
3 teaspoons room temperature water
Pinch of salt
Pepper as needed


Optional garnishes: chopped parsley, chopped chives, grated cheddar or Gruyere


Directions:
Crack all three eggs in a bowl, add water and a pinch of salt. Beat until blended well. Set aside. Spray skillet with canola oil. Place skillet on stove burner set to medium high heat until heated (check by adding a drop of water to see how fast it evaporates).Pour whisked eggs into pan and use spatula to stir around gently for a few seconds. Take one side of the spatula and slide part of the omelet over, leaning the skillet so the loose egg runs to that side. Do the same to the other side of the omelet. This will prevent any uncooked egg. Use the spatula to run alongside the edges of the pan to prevent omelet from sticking. Shake pan slightly to make sure omelet is not stuck to bottom. Remove from heat and use spatula to fold one-third of the omelet onto the other side. Do the same to other side. Slide onto serving platter, garnish with herbs and serve.

Perfect Three Egg Omelets Every Time

March 15, 2010

Continental Scraps the Free Food - BusinessWeek

I would hardly have called it food. Who didn't already bring their own snacks when traveling? There has been such a decline in the way one is treated at airports and on airplanes, that Continental's announcement surely shocks none.

Continental Scraps the Free Food - BusinessWeek

March 8, 2010

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Recall

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is a protein obtained from various foods (like soybeans, corn or wheat), then broken down into amino acids by a chemical process called acid hydrolysis. Hydrolyzed plant or vegetable protein is used as a flavor enhancer in numerous processed foods like soups, chilis, sauces, stews and some meat products like frankfurters.
There has been a recall of certain products containing this additive.

Access the list here.