Did you know that the multitude of pleatson a chef's toque have a specific meaning?
The hat's 100-plus little folds represent
the number of ways a skilled cook should
know how to prepare an egg.
Apparently, poaching, scrambling,
and frying merely...um...crack
the surface! :)
I have a lot to learn about cooking eggs!
ReplyDeleteNo, I never knew that. Sounds like it might be an old wives tale....how else could the fabric stand straight up unless it was pleated?
ReplyDeleteHowever, I am willing to accept this charming meaning of the chef's hat and I'd like to order a generous helping of Eggs Benedict while we're at it....
I always say, "You learn something everyday if you pay attention." This is very interesting. Eggs are a wonderful food and apparently very versatile.
ReplyDeleteModgirl ~ Me too! But I could add over-easy, hard boiled and soft boiled to the list!
ReplyDeleteLavinia ~ Eggs Benedict! Yum! I love them!
ReplyDeleteNanatrish ~ they are versitle ~ and cheap! I love a stuffed omelette for dinner!
ReplyDeleteWow! I had no clue...That is very interesting...Add the veggie pie to the mix for a pleat! LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteRebecca ~ Yes! Quiche must be a pleat!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I had no idea there were that many ways to cook just eggs.
ReplyDeleteLora ~ yes, I'm still trying to think of more...like braised, baked, frittata,....yum!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting!! So, what did you think of the race this week? I was so dissappointed!! Thought we'd finally get our first win this year!!
ReplyDeleteRebecca ~ oh my...yes, wasn't that sooo disappointing! I was yelling at the tv!
ReplyDeleteWell Betsy...I love it when you share with us some interesting fact we've just never come across before...thank you for that :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by. Now if I can just figure out how to put the award on my blog. It's nearly a miracle that I have figured out as much as I have. This one has got me stumped though. I hope you are having a great day and I always look forward to hearing from you. Love ya, Trish
ReplyDeleteWell gee, I had no idea!
ReplyDeleteI never knew this! My husband's nephew graduated from the Culinary Arts Institute and is a chef --I must ask him, next time I see him, if he knows this interesting little fact!
ReplyDeleteI have an "Arte y Pico" award on my blog today for you today, Betsy!
Congratulations!
Pat ~ yes, do ask your nephew...maybe he can help us figure out a few more of the 100 ways!
ReplyDeleteMy French husband went to a diner and ordered eggs sunny side upside down once with his cute little accent. The waitress died laughing!
ReplyDeleteHi lady! Are those birds on the sidebar new? They made me as happy as a lark to see:)
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