In Could of 2015 we went to Eire. Our European trip was filled with journey and good meals. We particularly loved our breakfasts. Eggs have been a staple on this trip. In actual fact our resort in Eire had hens laying contemporary eggs on the property. We fell in love with creamy Eggs en Cocotte (Low Carb-Keto) and Tender Boiled Eggs!
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Let’s Speak About Dromoland, Eire
Dromoland Eire was our final cease. I feel Dromoland ought to have been named Dreamyland….
Photograph Tip: Use a pure ‘body’ when attainable: Utilizing the timber to border the Dromoland Fortress made for an ideal shot. Once more this was taken with my iPhone and I used the colour, distinction, and crop enhancing instruments out there proper on my telephone to boost the image.
The place We Stayed:
We spent two days on the spectacular Dromoland Fortress. It’s certainly an actual citadel nestled close to a lake and set on over 400 acres of land. The citadel has every thing you may ever need in a resort. It’s quiet, lovely, comfy, has an ideal employees, world class spa and loads of actions, resembling {golfing}, falconry, archery, horseback using, boating, clay taking pictures and fishing.
And the meals?
Effectively it was spectacular as nicely! In actual fact, our meals on the Dromoland Fortress have been among the better of your complete three week journey.
Probably the greatest issues about going to Dromoland was the sight seeing on the drive from Killarney. We handed by way of a small city referred to as Waterville, it was so pretty we determined to spend the day there procuring, consuming and admiring the breathtaking views! Waterville was one of the photogenic cities we visited. See all these white dots on the patchwork hillside? These are sheep and child lambs!
I’ve by no means seen extra lovely countryside. And the farmhouses! My husband and I have been each utterly amazed that each single farm home we noticed (and we noticed tons of and tons of) have been as neat and tidy as could be! I’ve by no means seen something prefer it. No feed unnoticed, or farm instruments or damaged down autos or junk. Every residence and yard was immaculate! Curiously there have been many newly constructed farmhouses among the many outdated ones. Under is an image of the one farm home we noticed with a software within the yard.
We have been so impressed by the tidiness of Irish farm homes that after we received residence the very first thing we did was tidy up our California yard.
Photograph tip: Hand the digicam to another person and ask them to take a photograph of you in entrance of an attention-grabbing door, graffiti wall or mural. In case you are something like me you are likely to take all of the images so you’re by no means in them. By taking a photograph in entrance of an attention-grabbing background you seize the flavour of the situation and get an image of your self. Two birds, one stone. Left to proper: London, Waterville Eire, Paris.
Whereas at Dromoland we took benefit of the actions. We took walks and golf cart rides to discover the 400 acres, I received a tremendous therapeutic massage whereas my husband fished and we each took a falconry class. Now that’s one thing I by no means thought I’d say!
Now Let’s Speak About Eggs en Cocotte (Low Carb-Keto)
Eggs en Cocotte (Low Carb-Keto) are eggs cooked in ramekins with somewhat cream. They’re scrumptious, creamy, low carb and naturally keto pleasant! These eggs are a no fuss breakfast possibility and terrific for brunches as a result of you possibly can cook dinner as many as you want at one time. We ate Eggs en Cocotte or Tender Boiled Eggs actually on a regular basis in Eire.
The Unimaginable Edible Egg!
Eggs are an excellent meals, and if you’re apprehensive about ldl cholesterol, don’t be. They don’t increase ldl cholesterol as as soon as reported (actually for many years, eye roll). A single egg incorporates 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of DHA fat (good fat!) and every egg has solely 78 energy. They’re undoubtedly an ideal supply of protein and wholesome fat for the calorie depend. My favourite eggs are Very important Farms natural pasture raised eggs. They’ve a shiny orange yolk, an indication of freshness and being fed a food plan wealthy in vitamins. If the eggs you purchase have a pale yellow yolk, store round till you discover a model with a shiny orange yolk.
Preserve Them Keto or Serve on Toast!
My low carb associates, you’ll eat these eggs as is, and I promise you’ll love them! For my associates that don’t adhere to a low carb food plan. you possibly can spoon them onto toast. I like them on my beautiful home made sourdough.
Love Eggs and Want Extra Recipes?
Strive my Good Tender Boiled Eggs, they’re straightforward to peel, I promise!
What you’ll need: you’ll need 5 oz ramekins and a glass baking dish. I exploit this sea salt. (affiliate hyperlinks)
A straightforward egg recipe made in ramekins. Good for brunches as a result of you may make as many as you want all at one time.
Course:
Breakfast, keto, lowcarb
Key phrase:
traditional recipe, straightforward breakfast recipe, straightforward brunch recipe, keto, low carb rooster
Servings: 4 servings
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4
eggs -
1
Tablespoon
butter -
4
Tablespoons
heavy whipping cream - chives, chopped (optionally available for garnish)
- sea salt, freshly floor pepper
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Preheat oven to 350, place oven rack in middle place.
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Use a paper towel to butter sides and backside of ramekins
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Fill glass baking dish with 1 inch of water
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Place one egg in every ramekin
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Pour 1 Tablespoon of cream on prime of every egg
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Place ramekins into baking dish and place in oven
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Bake for 25 minutes or till whites are set and yolks are runny (do not let the cream idiot you! The eggs can seem like they have not cooked, however that is simply that cream sitting on prime!)
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Take away from oven, enable to relaxation for a couple of minutes (they may proceed to cook dinner a bit extra) sprinkle with sea salt, pepper and chives. Serve alone to maintain low carb, or scoop onto toast.
Cook dinner time can depend upon altitude. The primary time you do that recipe, cook dinner 4 eggs. Take away the primary at 1 1/2 minutes the second at 2 minutes, the third at 2 1/2 and so forth… and see which fits you!
I hope you’ve loved following alongside on our journey to Europe. If it’s essential to play catch up simply click on: London half 1, London half 2, London half 3, Paris half 1, Paris half 2, Paris half 3, Eire half 1, Eire half 2. You may as well try the small print of our journey on Instagram right here.
Be sure you go to once more in a number of days! I’ll have an unbelievable Fourth of July menu for you~ Linda Spiker
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