Monday, March 14, 2011

Soul Food #81~

A different kind of soul food~How nice was this?

My husband saw a program with someone making poached eggs..the right way w/ vinegar etc..

One Tuesday.. he said why don't I make us some for lunch..




And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Funnily enough..I find this quote suits this soul food:)


He made them perfectly..he picked the plates..did the plating.. All I did was take a few photos and enjoy.
What a lovely little pretty delicious treat.See why I say they are the best?
Keeper..
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25 comments:

  1. Thibeault's TableMarch 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    The perfect breakfast. Jacques did good.

    I always add a little vinegar to the water when I make Moe his poached eggs.

    Ann

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  2. Deana SidneyMarch 14, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I have done them with vinegar forever but have no idea where it came from or why it works... must check Harold McGee for that one. How sweet your fella makes you eggs... lovely idea. Poached eggs on well-buttered toast are the best.

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  3. 2 StewsMarch 14, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Yes, he is a Keeper ;-)

    I think I see a touch of Nana on that plate...a beautifully presented plate full of Love. I don't like poached eggs, but I think I'd find a way to eat them if they were given to me this way!

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  4. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 14, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    It's the best because J's the best and a keeper also :) I love poached eggs on toast! What a beautiful presentation ♥.

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  5. La Table De NanaMarch 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I am sure to share your comments with him:)
    My dad made french fries.. in grease..and a BBQ chicken on the BBQ which was pitch black when we ate..I loved him.. with all my heart..but a chef ..he was not..It is so nice Jacques enjoys the kitchen.He'll love your words.
    Have a great day~

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  6. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMarch 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Don't you just love husbands that cook? Somehow food always tastes better when someone else makes it.

    Stunning presentation.
    Sam

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  7. ShelMarch 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Jacque's indeed a keeper, Monique...such a beautiful touch...from his ♥. Perfect presentation and pic too!
    Shel x

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  8. martinealisonMarch 14, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Belle photo d'oeufs pochés... Dans une salade de mâche ou de pissenlit avec des petits lardons fumés c'est extra!
    Gros bisous

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  9. Karen @ MignardiseMarch 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Lucky you! A wonderful man and a delicious lunch.

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  10. LindaMarch 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Now that is what I call romance! You are a lucky girl, but I know you know that...and he is a really lucky guy!
    I adore poached eggs...that plate of food looks wonderful!
    I always use a little bit of vinegar too!
    L~xo

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  11. DianneMarch 14, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Poached eggs on buttery slices of toast all cooked to perfection and presented on a pretty plate with the daily newspaper. What a lovely treat!

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  12. La Cuisine d'HeleneMarch 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I do mine with vinegar also. Your plate is gorgeous. What a nice meal!

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  13. Kathy WalkerMarch 15, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    We are fortunate to have husbands who are comfortable in the kitchen and enjoy being there! What a lovely meal. I have never used vinegar when making poached eggs...I have learned something new!

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  14. Ju (The Little Teochew)March 15, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Jacques is a keeper, a gem. :) And he sure has what it takes to be a top food blogger! ;)

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  15. Marie RaynerMarch 15, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Oh Monique, how lucky you are, a man who cooks and can ake it look good on a plate! My dad never cooked. All he could make was fried eggs. My Todd cannot cook either, although he can make some pretty good scrambled eggs on toast. What is it about men and eggs??? XXOO

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  16. MaryMarch 15, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    How wonderful...cooking & plating *sigh*

    Love Le Petit Prince :-)

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  17. Garden ForumMarch 15, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Yummy breakfast! You make me hungry. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Shirley @ Kokken69March 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Perfect! If all husbands can be inspired like Jacques :)

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  19. BarbaraMarch 15, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    A simple and elegant breakfast, Monique. It would make me happy to see that plate every morning. And all you had to do was take that lovely photo! Lucky you!

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  20. La Table De NanaMarch 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Ahh he read this am.. and appreciated everything..
    In French over the breakfast table:) "Elles sont vraiment gentilles".Eh oui..

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  21. MonicaMarch 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Definitely a treat! Your photo is very yummy too ;)
    Monica x

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  22. SuzyMarch 17, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I know J can cook more than eggs, but eggs seem to be a man's dish. My Dad is definitely an expert at it :-)

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  23. MarysolMarch 17, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Lucky you. You have a man who wants to cook and does it well.
    And Jacques is lucky because he has you. You complement each other beautifully.

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  24. A Box of ChocolatesMarch 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    oh Monique he is a keeper your man what a lovely thing to do for you

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  25. nooschiMarch 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I've always said...you have a great husband! You're lucky to have each other. hugs.

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