Anyone who knows me well, knows that one of my favourite past times is to watch cooking shows. In fact, it’s one of the only things that can keep me stationary for long periods. I was watching Rachel Khoo’s Little Paris Kitchen and she made these delightful oeufs en cocotte. The following Saturday I gave them a go, with just a few slight variations from the original recipe (she topped them off with fish roe but I left it out as my caviar taste buds haven’t quite kicked in by 9am).
Oeufs en cocotte (Eggs in a pot)
Ingredients: crème fraîche, nutmeg, dill, 2 eggs per person
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Place a teaspoon of crème fraîche in the bottom of a ramekin, crack 2 eggs on top, add a second teaspoon of crème fraîche, pinch of salt, pepper and nutmeg. Repeat!
- Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour lukewarm water in to the dish so that it come halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 15 minutes (the yolk should still be runny).
- Finish with a sprig of dill and serve with crusty baguette and ham if desired.
Foxy Bean (Wooloongabba)
Having brunched at its neighbour Pawpaw many times, we thought we’d give Foxy Bean a shot. The cafe was busy and the service friendly and efficient. The menu had all of the usual favourites.
Between us we had the crushed avocado (my sister said the fried manchego accompanying it was super tasty albeit slightly superfluous), bacon and egg toastie on a brioche bun (on the small side but only $10), nicely scrambled eggs and the haloumi, avocado and tomato salsa on sourdough looked the winner. The coffees (Genovese) were nicely made with lots of chocolate on top just how I like my cappuccinos!
Sol Natural Foods (Fortitude Valley)
I was excited to hear this new Sol Breads venture had opened up just down the road. I’ve now been twice and the spacious, industrial style fit out is a welcoming space. The display cabinets are packed with a selection of salads, filled croissants, quiches and sweet treats. For breakfast we re-fueled after a morning jog/walk in the increasingly intense Brisbane morning sun. The eggs were a vivid yellow & maintained the slight fluidity that I like in my scrambled eggs. My sister’s avocado on toast with the addition of fresh tomato was generous and hit the spot. The spiced mince with poached eggs, slightly more hearty but well portioned.
Not just a breakfast spot, they’re open in to the evening as well and I’m keen to return to try their pizzas and organic wine, perhaps along with a spot of trivia! Overall, a welcome food addition to the neighbourhood.
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