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Everyone has their favorite way of preparing eggs. I tend to like mine fried over easy or over medium, served with rice (with kimchi fried rice here) or on toast. I don’t like my eggs fried in butter and I’ve found that I don’t need a nonstick pan to get a perfectly fried egg every time. I learned this old saying years ago, “Hot pan, cold oil, food won’t stick” and it’s true. I heat up a stainless steel skillet over med-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, I spray a bit of cooking spray on it and add the egg. I turn the heat down to medium. In just a minute the bottom of the egg will set and you’ll be able to swirl egg around in the skillet. A slight flick of the wrist flips the egg to set the top just the way I like it (Alternatively, you can add a splash of water to the skillet, cover it and let the steam cook the top of the egg). At this point I turn off the heat. In a matter of seconds you will have a perfectly over-easy egg. Just a few seconds more for over-medium. Works every time.

Great biking pics, Jean! You are lucky to have such beautiful scenery for your rides.
I am not a biker, but I do live in a big cycling area. I am a runner, but even that term I use sparingly. Since moving to CO, and dealing with the altitude, I haven’t been adding distance. I am hoping that I can run a 1/2 marathon next year. I have done 2 before, but want to get back here. Glad you are back doing what you love!
I’ve been running a bit more over the past year, part of the reason for the break from cycling. I remember trying to jog in Telluride last year–what a pitiful attempt! I had not acclimated to the altitude yet and I could barely run a city block without running out of breath! I can’t even imagine being able to do a half-marathon–good for you that you have that accomplishment under your belt. That is awesome!
I biked last year at the Dolomites, from Italy to Austria for about 45 km. (28 miles) after not biking for almost 30 years. LOL! My husband was worried that I won’t make it. I did. And I had so much fun with him biking alongside me, pulling the cab with the kids in it.
I loved your post and the way you cooked the egg. I think I will try your way next time. Thanks for the tips!
Rowena, that’s wonderful! That’s a lot of miles after not riding for so long. What beautiful vistas you must have seen riding through that area. Congrats on making the ride! 🙂
Jean – I am SOOOO impressed with your bike ride! You look super cute and I bet you had a blast. I have to say your fried egg looks just perfect.
Aw, thanks, Lisa! It was nice to get that first hill ride out of the way. Looking forward to the others. 🙂
Yay, you made it, the cool thing about our bodies is the muscle memory we have. I’m sure you’ll be back to your old riding habits quicker than you think, sounds like you did pretty well. You look adorable in your biking gear too. I envy the beauty of your area. I used to ride years ago but a mountain bike, I do love biking. Your fried egg look perfect, that is one think I do know how to do well since that is one of my Dad’s favorite ways to eat eggs so I learned growing up to make a decent egg.
Suzanne, I think you’re right. I’ve ridden a couple more times since this post and my legs are feeling so much better. I don’t have the speed back yet but my legs aren’t burning as bad. Thanks so much! 🙂
I love fried eggs! Perfect food before an effort.
Congrats! You have a strong will.
Cheers,
Rosa
I am Filipino, so fried eggs are a staple! yours is just perfectly fried! i like it crispy on the edges like that! I am green with envy at your beautiful bike scenery! Ontario is pretty flat, so we don’t get those sweeping panoramas of valleys and seas!
Where we live is considered the cycling mecca so I’m pretty lucky. Lots of cyclists have to drive here to start their rides but for me it’s right outside my front door. It’s great! 🙂
Nice story and good job making it up the hill. You’ll get better, just keep at it. Ever try poaching eggs? I think it makes the best presentation…
We started mountain biking last year and I am addicted. It still takes me a minute to talk myself into getting up and going but once we are out there – it’s on! We have yet to do any long stretches but I can relate to being sore 2 days later. 😀
Hi, Kita. I’ve been there, too. Winter mornings are the toughest. Cycling early in the morning is always best but it’s so hard to get out of bed when it’s cold outside! I’m planning to increase my mountain bike miles this year. It’s so much more technical than riding my road bike. Kudos to you! 🙂
I love kim chi rice and with a fried egg on top, that would make a full meal.
Hi Jean, Wonderful job on the bike ride! I’m not a biker, so i’m even more impressed by your two recent rides! Love the simplicity of the egg on kimchi rice. My parents used to make us a Japanese egg omelette with ketchup rice, which I never make, but I’m reminded now of how I enjoyed it as a child and that I should give it a try soon. Cheers!
Way to go!!!! What an accomplishment!!! Your egg looks perfect…I need to adopt the hot pan/cold oil method 🙂 Thanks for the advice.
those fried eggs look good auntie jean
Thanks, Nana! <3
What a nice story Jean! It must be great feeling when you reached the top. My husband wants to start biking (but in his case, it’s more casual one with the kids tagging along behind him) but both kids have training wheels on. Once they don’t need the training wheels we probably start biking around here. I live on the hill where bikers enjoy climbing. Lots of inspiration everyday from them! Eggs with rice always tastes better!
Hi Nami! Yes, there are a lot of cyclists in your area, too. The roads are littered with bikes on the weekend, right? 🙂 Some of the hills in your neck of the woods are tough–I have to climb a hill to get home myself and sometimes imagining climbing it after a long ride is enough to keep me from going at all, LOL! 🙂
I love that you took a challenge again and went up the hill. That is awesome! I am not a biker but rather a walker and jogger, but can take cycling once in a while. Love your photos!
Now those eggs are fantastic, I also love sunny side up eggs, simple yet perfect! Great presentation!
Really enjoyed the story. It’s been very inspiring to hear that anything is possible as long as we put our mind to it. My sister and I love biking, we used to go on these trips up the hills alone, it was challenging but great fun. Haven’t doen that in so long ever since I moved overseas for uni, this has brought back some great memories.
Love the fried egg notes too. Seemingly simple, but soemthing so incredibly satisfying and delicious. I like mine sunny side up, which, thankfully is a lot easier than over-easy because there’s no worry about cooking the top heh.
Thanks so much, Shuhan! I felt the same way after this ride. I had forgotten how fun it is to be out on a bike. Hope you’re able to get out and ride soon!
I love your story, such an inspiration! I’ve been wanting to exercise by riding bikes or jogging, but just never have any motivation to do it. You just gave me that motivation 🙂
Jenny, if I’ve motivated you to start cycling I’m so glad! It really is fun! Thanks so much for dropping by. 🙂
That is some impressive cycling, wow! I have not been biking in years, but I do enjoy it…not at your level however 🙂 And that is one great looking egg as well 🙂
What a great feeling must be when reaching the top! I haven’t been riding a bike in more than 10 years and I’m afraid to ride again. I jog in the morning and stroll (LOL) in the afternoon when we go to the park.
You look great in your outfit and the trail is so beautiful
Jean, what a wonderful story. Congratulations on making it. You can do anything you put your mind to. My Dad is a cycling nut. When he was visiting us on holiday recently he was itching to get home and get back on his bike. While he’s only started cycling in the last few years he thinks nothing of a 50 mile bike ride. I think I’d be dead at the end of that 😀
Jennifer, you’d be surprised what you can do, trust me! When I started I couldn’t even go a few miles w/out being afraid I might pass out, LOL! it’s fun, too. 🙂
Look at you! So beautiful:)And that view…I would be inspired to go every day. So wonderful that you are biking with your husband. You inspire me to get out there running more often. A simple and gorgeous egg. Your presentation is perfect. 🙂
Aw, thanks, Laura! It really has been fun cycling again. Trying to run on the days that I work (cycling on days off). There’s a great waterfront trail near the office that makes it easy to get motivated to run. Hope your weekend’s been great! 🙂