Green Eggs and Ham
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★ (78 months ago | reply)
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. :)
karenb316 (78 months ago | reply)
The colors of the food and then the white/white plate background combo work awesomely. Couldn't get me to eat the food though!
brandonwardlaw (78 months ago | reply)
Hahah, my first reaction: Photoshopped!
P.S.: You've been Boing-Boing'ed! Congrats.
michales (78 months ago | reply)
exellent! today is a good day.
BenHribar (78 months ago | reply)
Mike, that is absolutely awesome. So after all was said and done did you eat the food?
michales (78 months ago | reply)
Heck yeah! The food was great. I even ate it in a box, the box being my apartment.
Biscuitrat (78 months ago | reply)
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
michales (78 months ago | reply)
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.
*Seuss* (78 months ago | reply)
I approve
_sarchi (78 months ago | reply)
I should try that too.. :)
LotusMonger (78 months ago | reply)
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.
kevindonahue (78 months ago | reply)
Awesome! I *would* eat them in a boat!
michales (78 months ago | reply)
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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ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tech CF (78 months ago | reply)
Nice, thanks for the recipe. Can easily be used to scare guests
knomenomi (78 months ago | reply)
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.
michales (78 months ago | reply)
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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.
starpause kid (78 months ago | reply)
out of control man, up on boingboing!
karen_2020 (78 months ago | reply)
As a Dr Seuss fan, I LOVE this! :-)
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chelle-mom (78 months ago | reply)
Ok this is awesome! I know what we are doing this weekend!
michales (78 months ago | reply)
to all:
Take your pictures of it and let me see your twist on the green eggs and ham.
tiamat0281 (78 months ago | reply)
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...
brosevear (77 months ago | reply)
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!
michales (77 months ago | reply)
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you get the chance take a photo :)
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taminsea (75 months ago | reply)
LOL! Thanks for sending the link. Very cool. :)
michales (75 months ago | reply)
For sure! I dig seein other people's green egg creations.
C.Mariani (75 months ago | reply)
Very creative !!! nice colours !
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Blackhorse17 (71 months ago | reply)
Well, that's different!
cmladek71 (64 months ago | reply)
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.
cmladek71 (64 months ago | reply)
Here's a picture of my green egg and ham
www.flickr.com/photos/24221603@N07/2298473070 /
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Meg Risley [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)
I am in love with this.
i love your discription too makes it so personal knowing it's a family traditon.
michales (60 months ago | reply)
Thanks. That's probably why this photo turned out well because of the attachment to it.
clickinmama [deleted] (53 months ago | reply)
that looks totally cool! I likey.
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