Thanks for visiting me at Miranda's Table

As many of you know I love to feed my family and friends. Sometimes I take the day to savor the ideas and sometimes I use what I already have at home. Either way it is fun to surprise my hungry guests.

My passion for cooking began at home with my Mum, of course. At a very young age I would stand in the Dog's bed next to the Aga (Stove) and watch her cooking and later we would talk and cook together. 30 odd years later when I visit her and Dad in England she leaves me to do most of the cooking though Mum is always present for chit chat and encouragement.

In my 20's it was all about The Bridge Street Cafe. Baking with my Cousin Sal and making fresh pasta for the evening crowd were my duties at first. Then, as the years went by, I watched and learned from Greg, Pedro, Dan, Paul and of course Pam Storey. By then the Food Network was getting started and inspirational chefs were peaking my interest. The rest is history.

I will enveavor to keep posting and cooking. Enjoy!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Poached eggs in Advance

Sometimes one doesn't want to be in the kitchen while everyone else enjoys a mimosa and here is an idea as to how to join the brunch party!

Bring a pan of water to a boil and then reduce the heat so that it is simmering.

Add a couple of table spoons of white vinegar.  Now apparently the fresher the egg the more likly it is to stay together in the water but failing the freshest of eggs here is what to do.  Make a little whirlpool by stirring in a small circle and crack the egg right into the middle of it.  While the eggs are cooking make an ice bath with plenty of cold water.
The eggs will take about 4  minutes to cook.  When done gently place the eggs into the ice bath.  These can be left for an hour or two until you are ready to serve.  After enjoying your mimosa with your guests gently put the eggs back into some fresh simmering water for a minute.  This will heat them up and serve .....
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 5, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Wahoooo!! Your first commenter on your first blog post!! What an honor!! LOL!!

    After enjoying my mimosa eh?! After that mimosa you best go get breakfast somewhere else!!

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  2. MirandaDecember 5, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Thanks cutie. Hope i can keep this up and anywhy where is the spell check?

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  3. SomerDecember 5, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    What a great blog for you! Can't wait to read more.

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  4. UnknownDecember 5, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Way to go Miranda! I look forward to reading more. Best of luck xoxo

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  5. UnknownDecember 5, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Woohoo a blog! I love it-I like the picture too-is it new?

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  6. UnknownDecember 7, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Miranda, this is great...I love the concept and the look of the page. Thanks for the reheating tip. Well done!

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