In case you didn't pick up on my passionate ranting this episode, I love eggs! All kinds of eggs -- scrambled, poached, or over-easy; on toast, in soup or in baked goods; with pasta, salads or on their own -- as long as they are cooked well (by this I do not mean over-cooked, brown or rubbery -- yuck!). I truly believe an egg is the most versatile and nutritious ingredient in existence. High in protein, vitamins and minerals, with only about 5g of fat, each round, delicate piece of fresh perfection is packed with wholesome goodness.

Yes, eggs contain dietary cholesterol ... but unless you have existing high blood cholesterol, eating up to one egg a day can be very good for you. Personally, I eat as many as I can. My enthusiasm for well-cooked eggs even landed me the job as the F&W permanent Judge on Top Chef. I will get to

that story later....