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    How do you remove the shell without making a mess?
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    Peel the egg while submerged in a bowl of cool water.
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    Why does it spin so fast and easy when cooked?
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    Not entirely sure, but most likely because a cooked egg doesn't have a yolk sac wobbling around inside. An egg that isn't cooked yet will allow the yolk sac to sway from side to side when you spin it, thus disturbing the weight of the egg and making it go "off course." With a cooked egg, this doesn't happen so the egg will spin in a perfect circle.
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    Can I boil an egg if I don't have a pot or sauce pan?
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    No, a pot or a sauce pan is required. Do not put an egg in a bowl of water in the microwave, as the egg will explode.
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    Can you use the yolk after boiling?
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    You could eat it. Or make devilled eggs. There are not many recipes that call for boiled yolks.
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    How do we tell what is a microwave-safe bowl?
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    A microwave safe bowl usually has a sticker or label on it marking that it is safe to be microwaves. Glass, ceramic and Tupperware containers can all be used in a microwave. However, be aware of some plastic containers which shouldn't be microwaved.
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    I have heard putting baking soda in the water before the water boils the shells will not stick when you go to peel them?
    Amy Harrison
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    This is a common theory, but unfortunately it has been debunked. A few people have tested this theory out multiple times, and it seems that the eggs have the exact same results with or without the baking soda.
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    What causes the white of a hard boiled egg be slimy?
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    Egg whites are naturally slimy, so a little bit of sliminess is expected and nothing to worry about. If it concerns you, you can boil the eggs longer.
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    The whites of my eggs are mushy, what can I do about it?
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    The whites are mushy because of the cooking time; you'll need to cook longer.
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    Can I slice eggs that are soft boiled, or will the yolk run everywhere?
    Amy Harrison
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    If you prefer to slice your eggs, then hard boiled is the way to go. Slicing soft boiled eggs will lead to a mess, because often the yolk and whites are still soft and runny.
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    What's the difference between hard boiling eggs and poaching them?
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    Hard boiled eggs are left in the shell while poached eggs are not.
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