Omelets

There is nothing I enjoy more than chatting with my family. The topics are quite varied and always interesting. Depending on who is there, conversations can be quite revealing at times. One day, we had about 8 of us sitting around the kitchen table. The conversation started with someone mentioning that dad always put mom's initials in cheese on any omelet that he made for her. I can't tell you how many omelets dad made for her over the years. Each omelet had her initial of C on it. Her name was Christina. I honestly don't remember if he put the last initial on it or not. My uncle, looking to start an argument with his siblings, stated that he made the best omelets in the world. He proceeded to tell how he made them. I think he put milk with the egg. Of course dad disagreed. The debate of the omelet was now in full force. My cousin chimed in with her "you guys have it all wrong" and shared her cooking method. I had heard enough and couldn't resist the temptation to say that I made the best omelet!! Being that I love any kind of egg, I had to pipe in with my response. I never put milk with my egg, but just add a teaspoon of water per egg. I have no idea why I do this, but I do. When ever I make an omelet, I am reminded of my time living in Paris. I would watch the lady with whom I shared her townhouse, cook an omelet. Only a Frenchman can make cooking a simple omelet worthy of a true art show!! Yes, there is a particular method to cooking them. I remember watching her and know how she cooked the omelet. I must admit that I can make the most fluffy 2 egg omelet that you have ever seen. The Greeks probably use olive oil in their pan, dieters may use a cooking spray and egg whites, one uncle may use vegetable oil, and another margarine. I must say that I only use real butter for my omelets! I can't remember the last time I even purchased margarine...I just don't like the taste. One thing I remember is that you don't want the omelet to brown. You have to watch it carefully so that it doesn't get brown. So deciding what kind of pan to use, to what kind of cheese and oil, we can have a conversation lasting an hour on one topic. So until we have a contest with all of us making omelets, I'll just say that my dad makes the best ones. I was at his house one day and he made an omelet for me. True to form, there was a letter "L" on top of the omelet with cheddar cheese!