Lunch 9-16-08

Did I mention I like eggs? There is only one caveat to that - they should be cooked right. By this I mean no overcooked, dark rimmed yolks. They should have cohesion without being chalky. I give them just under five minutes in a boil and then they get a quick ice bath. Voila, tender albumen surrounding a custardy yolk.

I try hard not to fall in love with Trader Joe’s products. If they can’t keep a supplier, they toss it. Their frozen caneles come to mind - I haven’t seen them since early August at either of my local branches.  Such teases! Though imagine my happiness when I finally - FINALLY - spied Trader Joe’s frozen puff pastry sheets.  Hoping they keep the latest make of their vegetable shumai - que yummy and do not require the accompanying ponzu sauce to be so. Also? A perfect fit in the bento. Two by two…