how to boil an egg

I can never get it right. Ever. I always have a grey or green outline when I boil my eggs. Ick! I googled months ago to find a "how to", and found one! Used it several times! But now I can't find it again.... I think I found the website, but not sure. I'm using it this time, just in case I can't find it AGAIN!

1) Place eggs in a saucepan. Cover them with cold water, add an inch or two above the eggs. Do NOT salt the water. Place on burner on HIGH heat.

2)Place on burner on HIGH heat. Once they start to boil turn on the timer to 3 minutes.

3) When the timer goes off, quickly take off the heat, put on the lid and reset the timer to 8 minutes.

4) When 8 minutes are up, take to sink and run cold water over them for about a minute, let them soak a bit to cool off. They will peel best if you set them in the refrigerator for about 1/2 to 1 hour, but you can eat them now!

What to do if your egg......

• If the egg stays at the bottom - it is fresh.

• If the egg is at an angle on the bottom - it is still fresh and good to eat.

• If the egg stands on its pointed end at the bottom - it is still safe to eat but best used for baking and making hard-cooked eggs.

• If the egg floats - they're stale and best discarded.