Recipe: Classic Omelette
Omelettes are essentially a version of scrambled eggs but they have been left to rest and coagulate so that the pan side is firm. Some people prefer firm omelettes, others like to have the egg a little runny so that it retains that soft, silky consistency also known as baveuse.
Ingredients
3 Eggs
1 pinch Salt
½ tsp Butter, or a splash of good quality olive oil
Directions
1. In a bowl whisk the eggs. Add salt.
2. Heat the butter in a frying pan (non-stick is easier) until it is just beginning to brown and has a nutty smell. Let it run around the pan so that it is well coated.
3. Pour in the egg mix. With your rubber spatula, constantly lift and scoop around the edges and cut through the middle of the egg mixture to cook evenly.
4. If you are adding a filling to the omelette, it should be done at this point.
5. Roll or fold the omelette by folding one half on the other, or fold one third on the middle third and then roll on the remaining third.
Prior to folding, you can add a filling to lift the flavour of the omelette.
Classic combinations include:
Saute mushrooms
Blanched spinach (with cream)
Diced ham
A combination of finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, parsley, tarragon
Chapter Book and Tea Shop Jan-Feb 2026 Book Catalogue
📚 JAN-FEB 2026 BOOK CATALOGUE 📚
Welcome back and best wishes for 2026! The new year sees the arrival of lots of goodies including Ilona Andrews’ BEAST BUSINESS (Hidden Legacy Series—Novella), Mary Balogh’s REMEMBER THAT DAY (Ravenswood Series), Christine Feehan’s DARK JOY (Dark Carpathian Series), Jayne Ann Krentz’s THE SHOP ON HIDDEN LANE (Set in Fogg Lake), Lauren Palphreyman’s THE NIGHT PRINCE (Wolf King Series), Leigh Rivers’ INSATIABLE (Edge of Darkness Series), J.D. Robb’s STOLEN IN DEATH (In Death Series), Nalini Singh’s SUCH A PERFECT FAMILY and more. Enjoy your reading!
NB. We have temporarily sold out of Mary Balogh’s “REMEMBER THAT DAY” and we expect it to be back in stock in around two weeks’ time.
Check out the catalogue at
chapter.co.nz...
Please see p.2 for the:
• Order link for signed copies of Nalini Singh’s SUCH A PERFECT FAMILY
• Pre-order link for signed copies of Nalini Singh’s ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY
• Details of the Romance Writers of New Zealand Short Story Contest sponsored by Chapter (in April 2026).
• Details of the Auckland Romance Readers Book Club Monthly Meetings and Auckland Romance Readers Book Club Facebook Group.
For Orders, Enquiries or to check instore dates:
✉️ info@chapter.co.nz ☎️ 09-6232319 📱 021-635027
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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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14.6% Critical thinking
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29.6% Resilience and adaptability
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2.9% Other - I will share below!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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