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Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham by michales.
My mom made these once for us as kids. But she had to scramble the eggs cause she wasn't sure how to get it to change colors, also something about the ham not working right. This time I went all out (except that darn yolk!).

Step 1)Seperate the yolk from the whites - DO NOT BREAK THE YOLK (that's why you see only one yolk)

Step 2)Add Food coloring to the egg whites. The color you see in the uncooked yolk will be much darker than the color after they are done. So mix those egg whites til you are good and ready.

Step 3)Gently add yolk back. Don't break it.

Now for the ham, I like to have a souther flavor to my pork. I made a special concoction that is vinegar based BBQ sauce. Use whatever you like, water is a good non flavor.

Step 1) Find the ham you need. Drier is better cause it helps absorb more.

Step 2) Get a clear sauce (water works too) mix in the color you want

Step 3) Brush on, or soak your ham with the new colored mix. Remember: You are going to be painting on a pink canvas so take that into consideration.

Step 4) Cook up your food like you normally would. 

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1773★  Pro User  says:

this is just great. You did an awesome job creating it. My dad used to read it to me as a child, is one of my cherished memories of my childhood. I am posting this from mobile web, I will come back and fave it when i can. :)
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karenb316  Pro User  says:

The colors of the food and then the white/white plate background combo work awesomely. Couldn't get me to eat the food though!
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brandonwardlaw  Pro User  says:

Hahah, my first reaction: Photoshopped!

P.S.: You've been Boing-Boing'ed! Congrats.
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michales  Pro User  says:

exellent! today is a good day.
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BenHribar  Pro User  says:

Mike, that is absolutely awesome. So after all was said and done did you eat the food?
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michales  Pro User  says:

Heck yeah! The food was great. I even ate it in a box, the box being my apartment.
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Shazzam! It's Biscuitrat! says:

I now proclaim Green Eggs and Ham (or ham equivalent) to be the basis for the food pyramid and culinary taste across the word.

Thank you, thank you, Sam I Am, for revitalizing a childhood classic :D
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michales  Pro User  says:

You are welcome. I have to thank my mom for instilling the youthfulness in me, and the idea that sometimes good things can happen with a little creativity.
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*Seuss*  Pro User  says:

I approve
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_sarchi  Pro User  says:

I should try that too.. :)
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LotusMonger says:

those eggs would be fun on St. Patty's day. I used to hear that you can make green eggs and ham by making them in aluminum foil. Never tried it though.
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kevindonahue  Pro User  says:

Awesome! I *would* eat them in a boat!
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michales  Pro User  says:

Thanks everyone. Give em a try, if not for yourself, for your kids. It's something that has stuck with me for a long time. It always puts a smile on my face.
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tregoneal [deleted] says:

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tech CF  Pro User  says:

Nice, thanks for the recipe. Can easily be used to scare guests
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knomenomi says:

If you want natural green dye you can simmer frozen spinach over medium heat and strain it. I'm pretty sure artificial green dye contains yellow 5, which I've heard can make you sterile, so it might be a better idea to use natural dye.
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michales  Pro User  says:

www.snopes.com/medical/potables/mountaindew.a sp

Found that for ya :) Yellow 5 really isn't all the rumors have it cracked up to be.

I do like that simmering technique. I think if you did a wicked blend of spinach then mix it with the whites you'd get somethin interesting too.
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starpause kid says:

out of control man, up on boingboing!
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karen_2020  Pro User  says:

As a Dr Seuss fan, I LOVE this! :-)

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chelle-mom  Pro User  says:

Ok this is awesome! I know what we are doing this weekend!
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michales  Pro User  says:

to all:
Take your pictures of it and let me see your twist on the green eggs and ham.
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tiamat0281  Pro User  says:

i wish sterilization were as easy as Yellow 5.
i do not like green eggs and ham. i will not eat them anywhere. but i might try a green egg substitute scramble. hmm...photos pending...
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brosevear says:

Just found this through Neatorama. My wife made green eggs and ham two days ago - scrabled eggs with spinach (turns them green) sitting in 'ham cups'. Daughter loved it. Your's is way more authentic! Great stuff!
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michales  Pro User  says:

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you get the chance take a photo :)
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taminsea  Pro User  says:

LOL! Thanks for sending the link. Very cool. :)
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michales  Pro User  says:

For sure! I dig seein other people's green egg creations.
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C.Mariani  Pro User  says:

Very creative !!! nice colours !


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Blackhorse17  Pro User  says:

Well, that's different!
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cmladek71 says:

I have to try your version of green eggs and ham. My version has a green yolk instead. I cut and colored a slice of cheese before I made an over-easy egg. First, I cut the cheese using a small wine glass (perfectly round). Then add two or three drops of food coloring directly on the cheese (just brush it around until the color is uniform). Once the egg was cooked, I turned the heat all the way down and placed the cheese right over the yolk to melt a little (just enough to fuse together) before serving with green ham.
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cmladek71 says:

Here's a picture of my green egg and ham

www.flickr.com/photos/24221603@N07/2298473070 /
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Stuff about Minneapolis  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Green with Envy, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Meg Risley [deleted] says:

I am in love with this.
i love your discription too makes it so personal knowing it's a family traditon.
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michales  Pro User  says:

Thanks. That's probably why this photo turned out well because of the attachment to it.
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clickinmama  Pro User  says:

that looks totally cool! I likey.
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