William, Kate, Snow Cats and Scrambled Eggs

To the Happy Couple!

I just woke up from a nap. I fell into a Mimosa-induced sleep later on this morning which plunged me into end-of-the-ski-season images intertwined with the royal wedding. What an adventure! I’m glad though that both are finally over. Now I can finally keep distractions to a minimum.

But what glorious diversions they have been! There’s little I can say about today’s marriage of William and Kate that has not been uttered by the innumerable commentators who have weighed in on this grand event. Sublime. Inspirational. Faiytale-like. Heartfelt. Never-to-be-forgotten.

I can, however, offer you my recipe of scrambled eggs. Yes, scrambled eggs, the perfect brunch food in case you weren’t able to prepare a proper spread during the wee hours of this morning. Inspired by les oeufs brouillés served in France on occasions big and small, the secret to these eggs is in their cooking—long and slow over extremely low heat. This worked out perfectly this morning since it mattered more to me to remain glued in front of the T.V. than to be slaving over the stove. So here goes:

-Crack eggs into a bowl and beat vigorously.

-Add whatever strikes your fancy. Today I made them with chunks of cheddar cheese and ham, fines herbes and white pepper. (Be careful of adding salt if you add something salty such as ham or smoked salmon.)

-Pour the egg mixture into a very buttery, nonstick pan that has been heated on the lowest possible heat.

-Cook the eggs, stirring occasionally. Depending on how many eggs you put in the pan, cooking time should be about a half hour. No rushing!

-Spoon onto pretty porcelain plates and sprinkle with chopped parsley or chive for added effect. Serve immediately.

Voilà! If you do these eggs right, the result should be the creamiest scrambled eggs you’ll ever taste. I served mine today with sautéed asparagus and buttered English muffins. But of course. The tea and scones were consumed as the prelude.

Here’s wishing you and the newlyweds many wonderful meals filled with life’s sweet and savory. And, of course, a lifetime full of love.