Let's poach an egg...a blue egg

My kids tell me I make a great poached egg on toast. I'll take flattery anywhere I can get it.

This morning I ate The Best One Yet because I made it from one of these blue eggs. I'm pretty sure I could have challenged Martha Stewart in the kitchen and won this round.

I was gifted with a dozen fresh eggs from Natalie at http://knatolee.blogspot.ca/ that her hens so generously laid for me.  "Thank you, ladies."

Don't you just love hens? I think I want some of my own soon.
Look at the dark yellow yolk. It was full of flavour and so fresh.
I placed it on a slice of whole wheat toast bought from Bob's bakeshop in Almonte. What a great combination.

Here's how I poach an egg. It comes out perfect everytime.
Bring water to a boil and add 1/2 tsp. of white vinegar and a pinch of salt.
Once boiling, take the pot off the burner and place the egg in the pot.

Turn down the burner from medium to simmer and put the pot back on until you see the white of the egg fully cooked. The center will stay soft. Lift it out with a strainer spoon.

You can spoon some of the water over the center if you want to cook it more.  Place on hot toast, add salt and pepper if so desired and enjoy. Just looking at it makes me hungry again.
The second piece of toast was covered in honey from Natalie's farm, too. Best honey, ever. Her blog is full of wonderful information on hobby farming. She can tell you everything you need to know about bee-keeping & raising ducks and chickens. You'll meet her adorable dogs and four entertaining cats.

I am still enjoying beautiful cut flowers in a gorgeous black vase that I received for Mother's Day. The tulips are from my daughter's garden. She has my mother's green thumb.

Right after breakfast I headed out with Kane. We walked for an hour and he enjoyed the cooler weather. He even walks faster without the sun beating down on him.

Then it was time to bake The Best Banana Bread EVER.
I found this amazing recipe at http://anextraordinaryday.net/the-best-banana-bread-recipe-blogiversary-giveaway/. Well, it turned out that this is one of the best recipes I have tried. Even Kane gave it 'two paws up'. Yes, he loves banana bread. So, I'll pass this on to you and all you have to do is pop over to this blog and the recipe is waiting for you. Lots of great photos of the bread, too. Enjoy!

Oh great, now I'm getting some help cleaning up. 

"Hey, I smell chickens...or somethin' "

"Are you hiding a chicken?"

I'm joining Sandi at http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.ca/ for HOME.
hugs, Deb