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Eggs.They'renutritious, delicious and cheap! Cook- ing them properly is quite simple pro- vided you know the se- crets. A per- fectly boiled egg has a yolk that is set all the way to the center and has a beautiful, clean yellow color and no hint of ugly green where the yolk and white meet. A perfectly boiled egg smoothly separates from the cracked shell. Here are the secrets. PRICK THE SHELL. Use a pushpin or nee- dle to push right into the large end of the uncooked egg and into the egg it- self — about -inch deep. This will pierce the tiny air bubble that's present in every egg and allow the air to escape. Without the prick, the egg will expand as it is heated and crack the shell. SIMMER METHOD. Because this is a tedious process, a maximum of 12 eggs should be boiled at one time. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Lower the prepared eggs into the boiling water, bring the water back to a sim- mer, and set the timer — 12 minutes for large, chilled eggs and 13 min- utes for extra-large eggs. Keep the water at a low simmer (where small bubbles are produced and the eggs move only slightly). CODDLE METHOD. Some great cooks pre- fer to coddle eggs rather than simmer because the results are more reliable. Place the chilled eggs in a pot of cold water (6 to 7 cups for 1 to 4 eggs; add an additional cup for each additional egg). Bring the water to a full boil, remove from heat, and cover the pot. Set the time for ex- actly 17 minutes (or 18 for jumbo or extra-large eggs). FOOLPROOF PEEL- ING FOR HARD-COOKED EGGS. Tap the egg gen- tly so as to break the shell in many places around the egg. Place the egg under a light stream of cold wa- ter and begin removing the shell from the bottom (wider) side. If the shell is resistant and wants to take part of the white with it, simply drop three eggs at a time into boiling wa- ter, wait 10 seconds and immediately transfer them to ice water. This will ex- pand and contract the shell quickly and release the shell easily. No more ugly green ring. This change of color occurs when eggs are al- lowed to remain warm after proper cooking. A chemical reaction between the yolk and the white oc- curs, causing the discolor- ation. The way to prevent this is to chill the eggs as quickly as possible. Once the eggs have cooked, quickly pour out the hot water, dump a tray of ice into the pan and quickly fill it with cold water so the eggs are completely covered. Store cooked eggs prop- erly. Cooked eggs should be submerged in cold wa- ter in an uncovered con- tainer and stored in the re- frigerator. They will keep for several days this way, without losing flavor, nu- trition or texture. Youcanemail Mary at mary@ everydaycheapskate.com. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Bestboiledeggeverytime Mary Hunt In honor of Veterans Day, the Mendocino Na- tional Forest will waive fees at all Forest Service- managed campgrounds and the Red Bluff boat launch on Friday, Nov. 11. The fee waiver will not apply to campsites at Lake Pillsbury that are oper- ated under concessionaire through PG&E. "We are pleased to offer this fee free day in honor of veterans and invite folks to take this opportunity to get outdoors and explore the Mendocino," said Ann Carlson, forest supervisor. Carlson adds that it's im- portant to plan ahead for your trip to the forest. Call the office nearest your destination to pur- chase maps and obtain in- formation. Forest offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veter- ans Day holiday and will resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 14. MENDOCINO FOREST Fees waived on Friday for Veterans Day For well over a decade, Emerson Drive has been a staple in the country mu- sic community, known for being a band to crank out the hits, deliver electrify- ing stage shows and wow audiences all across North America. The band is scheduled to perform, with special guest Lucas Hoge to open, in Red Bluff at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the State Theatre. During its evolving ca- reer, the Canadian band has scored numerous hits such as "I Should Be Sleep- ing," "Fall Into Me," "Last One Standing" and the emotional, chart-topping ballad, "Moments." Emerson Drive has racked up countless award nominations in both the U.S. country market at the ACMs and CMAs, as well as in Canada, where it has picked up multiple trophies for Group or Duo of the Year from the Cana- dian Country Music Asso- ciation. It was the 2007 hit "Mo- ments" that pushed Emer- son Drive over the top in country music. The pow- erful song validated the talent and passion of the band's drive to succeed in the business its members know and love. "Looking back 10 years ago and seeing where our career first started with 'I Should Be Sleeping' and knowing that there was a movement going around us as a new act on the scene … I just remember how exciting and crazy it was, all at the same time," said lead vocalist and founding member Brad Mates. "We were out there on the road over 240 days of the year for the first six years. I just remember those times be- ing kind of eyes wide open, taking everything in. It was such a great first few years, and now fast for- ward 10 or 11 years, we're still playing music and making music. Longevity has always been a goal for me in this band, so to think we've now been doing it for 17 years — straight out of high school — is the ulti- mate. We're doing some- thing right." Tickets, $35-40, are available at statethe- atreredbluff.com or the Te- hama Country Visitor Cen- ter, 250 Antelope Blvd. by cash or check. STATE THEATRE Canadian country greats coming to town EmersonDrive FREEACCESS During The Most Important News Cycle Of Our Lifetime! Stayinformeduptotheminuteonallthenational and local political races and news by checking our website for free. Now through Sunday you can visit our website as often as you'd like, read as many stories and view videos all at no charge. No sign up required. RedBluffDailyNews.com Published through an Event Co-Sposorship agreement with The Daily News It is the mission of the State Theatre for the Arts to develop the historic State Theatre as a vibrant community center for innovative cultural arts programming and popular events that foster the cultural enrichment and economic sustainability of the historic downtown Red Bluff. In keeping with our mission we have begun a seat campaign. The goal is to upgrade the flooring and replace the seating in the auditorium. To accomplish this vital step in the restoration of the theatre we will need to raise $365,000. The new seating will enhance the art deco theme of the auditorium and be more comfortable and quieter than the present seating. Sponsors, members and patrons of the State Theatre for the Arts are invited to be part of the effort. With your tax deductible donation of $500 per seat you will have a lasting legacy with an engraved recognition plate, bearing your name or the name of a person you wish to honor, affixed to each seat or block of seats you help to purchase. Our goal is to purchase the seats by February 1, 2017 and install them that summer. At this time we would like you to consider making a purchase or a pledge to help in this endeavor. If you have any questions please call (530) 529-2787. You will have the opportunity to pick an area or seat(s) with your purchase or pledge on a first come first serve basis. Please Take A Seat sponsors are not guaranteed seating in chairs bearing their engraved plate(s) when attending performances. State Theatre for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible. State Theatre for the Arts 333 Oak Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Order Form Please Take A Seat sponsors are not guaranteed seating in chairs bearing their engraved plate(s) when attending performances. I would like to sponsor______ seats at $500 per seat. Total donated: ________ Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Payment is enclosed ❑ Payment: Check # ____________ (payable to State Theatre for the Arts) ❑ Please use the attached credit card information ❑ I would like to make a pledge at this time. I understand that I am able to make payments and the final payment will be made prior to February 1, 2017. 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