Hazel forgot to put a title. Should I fire her?

Why is it that when I hard boil eggs, none of the shells ever peels the same?  Some of them come off in a beautiful mosaic-looking one piece design and others I'm picking off minute-sized pieces with my fingernails.  Then there are the ones that are meant for deviled eggs.  Those take half of the egg white with the shell.  Eggs:  You can suck it!

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[Hazel]

I beg you, O Humble Peeve Master, have pity on me whilst I grapple with my eggs.

[Kelli]

Just earlier this morning, I read that if you boil the eggs in salty water, it makes the shells come off easier.

[Peeved Michelle]

My husband said it has something to do with how fresh the eggs are.

[Peeved Michelle]

You're not fired, but I made a note in your permanent file.

[Karla Kay]

Salt in the water helps cracked eggs from releasing their whites into the water. Vinegar in the water also helps with peeling the shells. And PM's husband is correct. The fresher the egg, the harder to peel. Use eggs that are at least 5 days old. I have also heard it's best to let eggs sit out to become closer to room temperature before you put them in the heated water. (My grandma also does this before she whips them in to meringue for pie.)

[Hazel]

PM: I am eternally grateful.

Others: Problem is, in one batch of eggs, they all seem to peel differently.

[Peeved Michelle]

Jesus. Karla knows a lot about eggs.

[Jen14221]

Michelle,
You should make a note in her CUM file.

[Robin]

Crack the eggs after boiling and then let them sit in cold water for a minute or two before peeling. It helps the water get under the shell. Or just crack and peel under running water if you're feeling wastefull... 8-]

[Peeved Michelle]

Noted in cum.

[JuJuBee]

Heh. hehehe.