T.P. Egg's Benedict Breakfast

[UselessJo]

Not knowing which one of us you are talking to/about/for adds to the mystery 

Sometimes when two people have been together for a long time, they have a tendency to walk alike/talk alike/sometimes even think alike.....that's us! 

Sorta scary - thank goodness we don't look alike. 

 Listening to: Rain

[bsmith]

Not knowing which one of us you are talking to/about/for adds to the mystery 

Sometimes when two people have been together for a long time, they have a tendency to walk alike/talk alike/sometimes even think alike.....that's us! 

Sorta scary - thank goodness we don't look alike. 

LOL!!   
sometimes you have such a great idea, that i just want to give credit where it is due!  I mean, I'm used to teaching first graders, where this sort of thing is very important...it occasionally transfers to other parts of my life.

[UselessJo]

sometimes you have such a great idea, that i just want to give credit where it is due!  I mean, I'm used to teaching first graders, where this sort of thing is very important...it occasionally transfers to other parts of my life.
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you teach first graders? No wonder you have fit in so perfectly here!     

PS This is Useless (Brian) writing
 

[BluegrassDustin]

you teach first graders? No wonder you have fit in so perfectly here!     

[UselessJo]

He's the witty one....I'm his trusty sidekick
 

 Listening to: 'Angel Island' Peter Rowan & Tony Rice

[stongwrcs]

First...we need to find 'DebbieFromTuscon' a vehicle pass! Otherwise we won't have those world famous Bloody Mary's! 

[stongwrcs]

Tom and I did a recon on the poached eggs at 4600 ft. today. Took forever to get the water up to a boil and never did get to a good rolling boil. Found a six cup (the way I've always poached eggs in the past). Two of these would produce 12 at a time. Anybody apposed to the method for the poaching. Think it might be a little better for the masses. Good presentation and easier to get it right at this altitude.
Okay  with them done in the cups?   

[Ron N Deb]

I have two words for ya Rob !!

TURKEY FRYER

 

[Hippie]

Tom and I did a recon on the poached eggs at 4600 ft. today. Took forever to get the water up to a boil and never did get to a good rolling boil. Found a six cup (the way I've always poached eggs in the past). Two of these would produce 12 at a time. Anybody apposed to the method for the poaching. Think it might be a little better for the masses. Good presentation and easier to get it right at this altitude.
Okay  with them done in the cups?   

Yes indeed.... Water boils at a much lower temp too, the cooking time will be about twice as long. Might I also suggest some good spray on cooking oil for the poaching cups, it willl make your life infinitely easier in the long run. Just a quick squirt in between each batch of eggs.

The chafing dishes should be ok for holding the cooked eggs for a couple of minutes. I would suggest a charcoal grill for toasting the muffins. (SUR) I have a small single burner propane grill that would be perfect for keeping a double boiler of Hollandaise warm. Let me know if you need it and it will go on the abgat list.

[UselessJo]

Done in the cups is just fine and it will be an easier clean up. The spray is a must though as Hippie said. I think I will bring my chaffer as well. BTW, 15 english muffin halves will fit into a standard full size hotel (chaffer) pan. 

[stongwrcs]

Thanks for the imput, Jerry! You're advise is always well thought and wise. I do think the poacher thing is the way to go. I do prefer to rub the cups with butter rather than cooking spray, thought. I'm going to get two and figure this is going to be and annual pre-fest event from now on, so is money well spent. I do plan on this happening every year. I do have a feeling that Useless and Lala will be regulars after this year. Useless is doing the sauce this year and not sure what she/he has in mind for keeping it warm and serving. Got the chafing dishes (2), and figure with the poachers, (2 burners, only) will have extra burners for the asparagus and one to keep sauce warm. Yes, have two gas grills for toasting the muffins.
Benny's, fresh baked goods, bacon for Hooch, melon and grog...what more can you ask for at 9 am in the morning? You know, Eggs benedict was created by a man with the last name Benedict in I think 1826 for a hangover cure!? So, for the cure, come one, come all!
Everyone okay with colestrol free eggs? From right here in GJ! That should help with the original sauce for those concerned about intake.
I wonder if Mark2010  will be able to make this one..it is early...but, English breakfast...Oh, well, no matter.

 Listening to: Blues mood...Stevie Ray!

[mark2010]

Ah you forget, if its early for you Im already half way through my day and well ahead of the game. Sunday brekky -

Orange Juice

Eggs Fried x 2 Extra Large (Full fat preferably free range)
Bacon Fried from Appletons Of Ripon (see famous pork pies)
Pork and Leek Sausages from Knaresborough (shaped like a snake, not flat)
Black Pudding (use wikipedia US readers)
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
Hash browns

Stottie (wiki again) dipped in bacon and tomato juices

Toast (English y'all)

Hot Ringtons Tea

Everything a "full fat" variety, no half cream, with-no, half fat etc etc etc healthy options

 

[Cindy Lou]

If you want to do more eggs than 12 at a time you can just do them in a big skillet with the simmering water and a teaspoon or so of vinegar, and use a big slotted spoon to take them out of the pan.  Adding salt to the water also helps it boil faster at elevation.   Or you can cheat and just use over-easy fried eggs.  
I love that you wrote that you did a recon at 4600'. It's a bit higher in Telluride you know, but you've got the right attitude, so altitude shouldn't be a big factor.

[JoeDunlap]

The eggs in the skillet with a little water and vinegar is a GREAT idea. Ya'll are really on point! I will have an extra coleman double burner with me if any of the camps need a little extra heat for the breakfast feast. This is gonna be the best breakfast ever!!!!!

[mandikae]

Good morning Useless...

Do ou guys deal with organic vanilla extract or beans?

Festivirgin here, but I do a buying club through Frontier Natural Products Co-op and would be more than happy to order and bring some for you.  This company is great, they do alot of organic and fair trade.   Because I started the buying club, I get everything at cost and free shipping, it is great!  They have every herb, seasoning blend, flavor, extract you could dream of and all great products you can feel good about.

here is pricing info:

Vanilla beans
BULK:
Madagascar/Comoro Island
Bourbon beans Whole-certified organic, approx. 90 pieces: Price $80.70
Bourbon beans Whole 1/4 lb.-certified organic, approx 20 pcs: Price $22.80

Indian
Vanilla Beans, Indian Select 1/4 lb.-cert. organic, fair trade cert, 22-30 beans: Price $25.50

Individual packages are also available.  They have 1-2 beans and range in price from $4.12 to $8.61 (I can give more detailed info if interested)


Vanilla Extract
2 oz.-Fair trade cert, cert organic: Price $4.04
4 oz.-Fair trade cert, cert organic: Price $7.28

Just let me know if you are interested and I, of course, will not be upcharging at all.  I order all the time and it will be very easy to add this to my regular orders.