Diners Dive-Ins and Drives

[KUTradition]

I like my pancakes thin…

lol

On the contrary, I don't like crepes.

I think, in addition to having an undesirable texture, subconsciously, they threaten my masculinity.

lol

waffles are nostalgic for me (mom used to have this giant square waffle-maker). Santa brought me one a few years ago, and waffles have been pretty much a bi-weekly thing since

if i’m making breakfast, you’re likely getting waffles, french toast, or eggs-in-a-basket…and bacon over all other meats

[BiggDick]

you're a crepe, you're a weirdo...more like, weird dough!

seriously, what is that thin unleavened shit?

[Shirley]

I like my pancakes thin…

lol

On the contrary, I don't like crepes.

I think, in addition to having an undesirable texture, subconsciously, they threaten my masculinity.

lol

waffles are nostalgic for me (mom used to have this giant square waffle-maker). Santa brought me one a few years ago, and waffles have been pretty much a bi-weekly thing since

if i’m making breakfast, you’re likely getting waffles, french toast, or eggs-in-a-basket…and bacon over all other meats

Waffles are nostalgic for me, too. As a child growing up, my mother had a huge, heavy, old, electric waffle iron. I can still smell the waffles cooking on it-the essence of "seasoning".

That sounds like a great breakfast. I love having something sweet like the maple syrup of a waffle, French toast, or pancake, to balance the other flavors.

That being said, I want a separate plate for my waffle/pancake, because I don't want something as sweet as maple syrup overwhelming the other items.

Also, if I'm having Biscuits & Gravy, I'm much less likely to have something else starchy and bread-like as a pancake, waffle, or toast.

I could be wrong...

[KUTradition]

lol

On the contrary, I don't like crepes.

I think, in addition to having an undesirable texture, subconsciously, they threaten my masculinity.

lol

waffles are nostalgic for me (mom used to have this giant square waffle-maker). Santa brought me one a few years ago, and waffles have been pretty much a bi-weekly thing since

if i’m making breakfast, you’re likely getting waffles, french toast, or eggs-in-a-basket…and bacon over all other meats

Waffles are nostalgic for me, too. As a child growing up, my mother had a huge, heavy, old, electric waffle iron. I can still smell the waffles cooking on it-the essence of "seasoning".

That sounds like a great breakfast. I love having something sweet like the maple syrup of a waffle, French toast, or pancake, to balance the other flavors.

That being said, I want a separate plate for my waffle/pancake, because I don't want something as sweet as maple syrup overwhelming the other items.

Also, if I'm having Biscuits & Gravy, I'm much less likely to have something else starchy and bread-like as a pancake, waffle, or toast.

I could be wrong...

there’s one thing i don’t cook, and that’s biscuits and gravy

that’s one my wife’s favorites to cook. she does the sausage gravy up right

and yes, nothing to go with it (it’s usually so heavy on its own)

[TDub]

waffles are nostalgic for me too, not only the electric waffle iron, but my grandfather's "fastest waffle cutter in the west" schtick

although, if I'm making breakfast you're getting a scramble.

bacon, sausage, cubed potatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers, red peppers, jalapeños, and some sort of cheese...usually a green chile infused soft white cheese or similar melted into it all. With a fluffy (i struggle with this part) scrambled egg on top thay gets squished down into each bite.

[DeletedUser]

although, if I'm making breakfast you're getting a scramble.

bacon, sausage, cubed potatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers, red peppers, jalapeños, and some sort of cheese...usually a green chile infused soft white cheese or similar melted into it all. With a fluffy (i struggle with this part) scrambled egg on top thay gets squished down into each bite.

I'd eat that.

[Shirley]

although, if I'm making breakfast you're getting a scramble.

bacon, sausage, cubed potatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers, red peppers, jalapeños, and some sort of cheese...usually a green chile infused soft white cheese or similar melted into it all. With a fluffy (i struggle with this part) scrambled egg on top thay gets squished down into each bite.

I'd eat that.

^^^

[jhawks99]

waffles are nostalgic for me too, not only the electric waffle iron, but my grandfather's "fastest waffle cutter in the west" schtick

although, if I'm making breakfast you're getting a scramble.

bacon, sausage, cubed potatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers, red peppers, jalapeños, and some sort of cheese...usually a green chile infused soft white cheese or similar melted into it all. With a fluffy (i struggle with this part) scrambled egg on top thay gets squished down into each bite.

Good stuff.

For waffles, I use an overnight yeasted waffles recipe. And some Minnesota maple syrup.

[TDub]

waffles are nostalgic for me too, not only the electric waffle iron, but my grandfather's "fastest waffle cutter in the west" schtick

although, if I'm making breakfast you're getting a scramble.

bacon, sausage, cubed potatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers, red peppers, jalapeños, and some sort of cheese...usually a green chile infused soft white cheese or similar melted into it all. With a fluffy (i struggle with this part) scrambled egg on top thay gets squished down into each bite.

Good stuff.

For waffles, I use an overnight yeasted waffles recipe. And some Minnesota maple syrup.

whats the secret to nice tall, super fluffy scrambled eggs? I don't like eggs really, but the fluffy ones mixed in a scramble are good. I suck at making fluffy eggs though because I rarely cook them and almost never eat them

[jhawks99]

Beat the eggs in a bowl, add a few drops of water if you want.
I use a non stick pan. Heat it dry, until it's hot. Add oil or butter and the eggs.
Shake and use a rubber spatula to stir quickly. Do not overcook.

Julia Child says to cook slowly
https://www.thespruceeats.com/julia-chi ... gs-8379930

Eggs are fairly inexpensive. Practice until you get em like you like em

[pdub]

Depending on what egg I’m going for I may lift the pan off the heat and stir several times in the cook.

That gets them extra soft.

But I don’t always want an extra soft scramble.

[KUTradition]

i almost always add a bit of milk to my scrambled eggs

[pdub]

i almost always add a bit of milk to my scrambled eggs

Yup.
This can help for sure.

[Shirley]

i almost always add a bit of milk to my scrambled eggs

Yup.
This can help for sure.

^^^

And, don't overbeat your eggs, because it makes them rubbery.


Generative AI, dammit:

This statement is true; overbeating your eggs, especially when scrambling, can lead to a rubbery texture because it denatures the proteins too much, causing them to form strong bonds and squeeze out moisture, resulting in a tough, chewy consistency.

Key points about overbeating eggs:

Protein structure:
Eggs contain proteins that unfold and bind together when exposed to heat or agitation; overbeating causes excessive protein bonding, leading to a rubbery texture.

Air incorporation:
While whisking incorporates air for fluffiness in some recipes like meringues, overbeating can lead to too much air, causing the egg mixture to become unstable and watery.

Best practice:
For most scrambled egg recipes, gently whisk the eggs just until combined, using a fork rather than a whisk for a lighter texture.

[jhawks99]

It's an omelet but no one does it better than Ludo

[Back2Lawrence]

For scrambled eggs: Butter infinity X > Milk.

[Back2Lawrence]

I haven't put milk in my scrambled eggs since I learned to actually cook scrambled eggs.

[Back2Lawrence]

Let pan get warm enough (not past 4 on most stoves), put butter in, crack eggs right on top, a touch of salt and pepper (or whatever you want, but remember eggs are basically a bland canvas and take on flavors quite deeply), then continuously gently 'flip' them until they are done. Best things ever.

[Overlander]

Eggs are fairly inexpensive.

I was led to believe that eggs are, in fact, $125/doz

[Back2Lawrence]

Eggs are fairly inexpensive.

I was led to believe that eggs are, in fact, $125/doz

they are indeed much much more expensive than most items as a percentage of their cost when the 'inflationary period' began.