Eggs in a Nest

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Cheryl Holl in Zimbabwe for this one:

Having arrived at the edge of the river, the fisherman soon realized
he had forgotten to bring any bait. Just then he happened to see
a little snake passing by who had caught a worm. The fisherman
snatched up the snake and robbed him of his worm. Feeling sorry
for the little snake with no lunch, he snatched him up again and
poured a little beer down his throat. Then he went about his fishing.
An hour or so later the fisherman felt a tug at his pant leg. Looking
down, he saw the same snake with three more worms in his mouth.

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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It has been more than a year and a half since I published a week
of breakfast and brunch recipes. Why didn't anyone say something?
Apropos of my new EXTRA! Editions, here is the lineup for "Breakfast
Is Ready":

(Recipes in brackets are in the PLUS Edition only.)

Monday's Breakfast & Brunch
Eggs in a Nest
[Bran Muffins]

Tuesday's Breakfast & Brunch
German Pancakes (Pfankuchen)
[Easy Turnovers]

Wednesday's Breakfast & Brunch
Orange Bread
[Stuffed Pears]

Thursday's Breakfast & Brunch
Apricot Muffins
[Eggs au Gratin]

Friday's Breakfast & Brunch
Cornmeal Pancakes
[Prunes in Wine]

This is one of the most impressive egg dishes in appearance,
but it's easy enough that it could become an everyday favorite in
your home.

Eggs in a Nest

4-6 eggs, separated
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Spoon into a greased
baking dish and make an indentation for each egg yolk. Add the
unbroken egg yolks to the depressions and bake in a preheated
350F (180C) oven until set, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and
pepper and garnish with chopped herbs if desired. Serves 2 to 3.
Received on Mon Oct 2 06:15:19 2006