How to make hard-boiled eggs, and more

Easter: How to make hard-boiled eggs, and more

This is the Easter that you are going to master the hard-boiled egg.

If you are like many of us, you set out to make hard-boiled eggs to decorate for an Easter egg hunt but you typically end up with a stinky kitchen and eggs that are overcooked or cracked. But no more. Pull up a chair and let Times Food Editor Russ Parsons tell you what you've been doing wrong -- and how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg:

"Perhaps the most common problem with hard-boiled eggs is overcooking. That's what happens when the yolks are pale yellow with that familiar green band around the outside. There is frequently the odor of sulfur. This is due to a reaction between traces of iron in the yolk and sulfur in the white. It happens only when the eggs have been overcooked. Perfectly cooked yolks are moist and deep orange. Needless to say, there is no chemical smell. The second-biggest problem is cracked shells that leak yolk and white out into the cooking water. This is caused by too-rapid heating.

How do you avoid these problems? There's one very simple method. Place the eggs in a pan just big enough to hold them in a single layer. Cover them with cold water and bring them to a rolling boil. Cook for one minute, then remove them from the heat. When the water has cooled enough that you can put your hand in (about 20 minutes), the eggs will be perfectly cooked."

From there, you can decorate like you're Martha Stewart and have a ball. And when the Easter Egg hunt is long over, you can use your perfectly hard-boiled eggs to make this egg salad. If you are one of those science types and want to know more, you can read about the science of the hard-boiled egg -- and the rest of Parsons' story -- here. But before you go, check out a veritable Easter basket full of recipe offerings from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen, and more:

--Want to impress your guests? Stuff a leg of lamb. Parsons walks you through it, step-by-step. Photo gallery here.

--Looking for something completely different? How about a look at how Easter in celebrated in Scandinavia, recipes included. And if you're looking for something a bit more traditional, the Times Test kitchen has you covered. Click here.

--It wouldn't be Easter without a chocolate bunny. Take a spin through this photo gallery look at our favorite Easter candies. What's your favorite Easter candy?

--Finally, please let us know how you're celebrating this special time of the year, and the special dishes you prepare for your family. Upload your Seder and Easter photos here so we can all enjoy them.

-- Rene Lynch
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Mr Perfect Review | Mr Perfect Songs | Mr Perfect Movie Review

Performances :

Prabhas : Once again its his show. He is awesome as Vicky.He looked dashing with his new look. His costumes are great.he used more of blue colored trousers n shirts. He got amazing screen presence as usual.

Kajal :Oh Man!! this girl is awesome in this film.She got a very traditional role.she looked fab and her performance was good.

Tapsee : Oh ya !! This girl can act. She looked awesome and delivered good performance. Her own dubbing (heard some where) is an advantage.

There is huge star cast like brhami,raghubabu,murali mohan,shayaji shinde,prakash raj,K Viswanath,Kasi Viswanath,sameer and so on. and there is some miscasting too.

Technical departments : 

Music : 3 songs are good on screen. BGM is neat and good at parts but could have been better.

Editing : Editing is good. Kaani second half lo konni scenes length thagginchi unte baavundemo?

Cinematography : Major strength for the movie after 3 lead actor performances. His work in first half stand outs as in second half its good.


Story-Screenplay-Direction : Pretty ordinary story. Santosham story ni flip chesi, bommaraillu lo sid charatcer ni flip chesi hero ki add chesi, neeku nachinattu unte konchem happiness, naluguru ki nachinattu unte entho happiness ane plot chuttu scenes raasukunnaaru. Base plot is good development lone konni errors unnayi. Screenplay would have been more gripping, narrative is alright in firts half. Serious scenes ki silly reasons ni base ga chupinchtam tho raavalsina impact raaledu,adi oka set back.Diretcion is alright. Konni logical flaws ni cinematic liberty ni thagginchukuni unte inka appeal ayyedi ani naa feeling. Seocnd half seems little slow with heavy dose of heavy scenes. there is no heart touching scenes but there are scenes that are appealing, thats all.
Overall ga it has good first half and second half is a let down,it could have been better. There is nothing that can actually cater Masses, Families ki nachithe Avg avuthundi and families ni theaters ki thevali ante aggressive promotion is needed. Dilraju is damn good at promotion kabatti It may end up as a Average. Remember, Its a summer release with all other April releases being duds.Give it a try for Prabahs darling to kill your time.Not a must watch a recommendation though !! Range depends on how family audience going to receive it.If they likes second half range will be unpredictable though and keep in mind families love prabhas.

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What is Rhinoplasty?

With rhinoplasy being the second most popular plastic surgery procedureperformed in 2004 (according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons), nose surgery is moving from the realm of the rich and famous into the homes of regular people like you and me. Now that this procedure is more accessible than ever, it’s only natural that you will be exposed to a lot of information about it – some true, some doubtful, some downright false. In this article, we’ll try to address some of the most popular misconceptions surrounding rhinoplasty.

1. Every plastic surgeon can do a rhinoplasty surgery – Technically, yes. Most plastic surgeons will have rhinoplasty on their list of performed procedures. However, that doesn’t mean that every plastic surgeon can achieve good rhinoplasty results. Rhinoplasty is a challenging procedure, both from a medical and an artistic point of view. A plastic surgeon must have a thorough understanding of the internal anatomy of the nose and the workings of the respiratory system, so that the reshaped nose is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also fully functional. Since the nose is such a major factor in our face’s overall appearance, the plastic surgeon also needs to have a strong sense of artistry, to create a nose that fits beautifully with the rest of the patient’s face.

2. Rhinoplasty is motivated by vanity – Despite the widely-held belief that people get nose surgery solely for cosmetic reasons, it’s not uncommon for this procedure to correct breathing problems (e.g. a septum deviation) in addition to enhancing the appearance of the nose. At the same time, it has been established that in patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their nose, having rhinoplasty may lead to a physical and emotional transformation that will enhance their self-confidence and ultimately their quality of life. From this perspective, the effect of rhinoplasty is comparable more to a therapeutic treatment than a selfish gratification for the patient’s vanity.

3. Rhinoplasty is painful – Unlike other plastic surgery procedures like breast implants or tummy tuck, rhinoplasty is not usually painful. Most surgeons perform rhinoplasty under general anesthesia, so you will be fully asleep and will not feel a thing. After the surgery, you will have a small nose cast for 7 to 10 days, during which you will most likely feel congested, as if having a cold. The area around your nose and eyes may be swollen and bruised (especially if your nasal bones have been reshaped); however, the overall discomfort you will experience after the surgery is minimal.

4. Everyone will notice you had a nose job – If your nose requires a major change – like removing a large bump – people around you might indeed notice the difference in your nose. However, if your nose needs only a refinement of the bridge or tip, chances are the perceived change in your appearance will be less dramatic than you anticipate. After all, nobody is as intimately familiar with your facial features as you are, so making a minor change to them may not be very obvious to the outside world. Also, keep in mind that a good surgeon will avoid providing you with an “operated-looking nose”, and instead will strive to achieve a balance between your reshaped nose and the rest of your facialfeatures, so they naturally complement each other.

5. Rhinoplasty will get you the nose of your dreams – While having rhinoplasty can dramatically improve the appearance of your nose, there are certain limitations to what a plastic surgeon can do, based on your given bone and skin structure. At the same time, there is a chance that you won’t be fully satisfied with the results of your surgery. Statistics show that between 10% and 15% of rhinoplasty surgeries require a secondary procedure, to either enhance or correct the results of the first. This is sometimes due to the nose healing and developing in ways that the surgeon cannot predict or control. In other cases, the patients’ dissatisfaction with the final results is due to poor communication with the doctor about the intended outcome of the surgery. However, this occurrence is an exception rather than the rule, since most patients report to be happier with their physical appearance after the surgery than before.

So what is the key to successfully achieving the nose of your dreams? Going back to point one – it’s carefully researching, selecting and communicating with your surgeon! How long has he or she been performing nose surgeries? What is their surgical accreditation? What does their safety record look like? Take a good luck at images of his or her rhinoplasty patients – does their reshaped nose measure up to your idea of beauty? Can you picture your own nose looking like that? If you do, the next step consists in ensuring that both you and your surgeon have a very clear understanding of what you expect your nose to look like and what is attainable from a medical point of view. Armed with good knowledge and a positive attitude, you’re on your best way to achieving a more attractive and confident YOU!

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