Omelets are not my favourite as I still prefer mine with the sunny side up (bull’s eye)
But the Omelets made at Mere Poulard (Mont St Michel) is something worth writing about.
They are fluffy, thick and unbelievably soft.
I had to see how they were made, so went to their kitchen which is accessible for the tourists.
The complete process of making the omelet is there for anyone to see, but obviously the “ingredients” and “combinations” are kept a secret. (some say the white and yellow are beaten separately, and some say they don’t add salt)
They say that the copper pans are hand hammered.
Better than describing it here, it is better that you see it in the video (link at bottom)
What I liked about it is the way they beat the eggs, it’s a synchronized motion which is almost rhythmic and musical. So while observing them I had a germ of an idea “it would be wonderful to add music to their rhythmic beating of the egg” In fact its great when all three of them beat together but unfortunately I could not capture it.
Also observed that the girl was very neat with not a drop being spilled, where as the boys were ……… well all are not perfect, or maybe they are new to the task.
As for the price, I must confess that the omelet was a bit over priced.
While you try out the special fluffy Omelet, here is an interesting bit (for those who love history)
During the French Revolution, Mont Saint Michel became a prison. In 1815, a man named Mathurin Bruneau came back from America claiming to be Louis XVI's son and demanded his right to the throne! His uncle Louis XVIII wasn’t about to give up his crown. Officially, Louis XVII had died in 1795 but nobody was quite sure about this. Mathurin tried to prove his real identity by writing to his sister, the Duchess of Angouleme. She replied with a list of private questions that only her brother would have been able to answer. Unfortunately for him, he never did receive this letter (it remains today in the French National Archives). He spent five years in the Mont Saint Michel prison and died in 1825. So no one will ever know the truth!
A view from the top where some tourists came on horseback as a group.
And a view of the tourist vehicles parked down
For those who are dying to know the recipe, here is a link where somebody has explained in detail.
I think the secret is “freshest eggs” and “the way you beat it”
Now enjoy the 4 minute video. (for those who face problem in opening it here, can either click on the bar at the bottom on You Tube, or just go to YouTube and search for Haddock54 and there you will find Fluffy Omelets)
But the Omelets made at Mere Poulard (Mont St Michel) is something worth writing about.
They are fluffy, thick and unbelievably soft.
I had to see how they were made, so went to their kitchen which is accessible for the tourists.
The complete process of making the omelet is there for anyone to see, but obviously the “ingredients” and “combinations” are kept a secret. (some say the white and yellow are beaten separately, and some say they don’t add salt)
They say that the copper pans are hand hammered.
Better than describing it here, it is better that you see it in the video (link at bottom)
What I liked about it is the way they beat the eggs, it’s a synchronized motion which is almost rhythmic and musical. So while observing them I had a germ of an idea “it would be wonderful to add music to their rhythmic beating of the egg” In fact its great when all three of them beat together but unfortunately I could not capture it.
As for the price, I must confess that the omelet was a bit over priced.
While you try out the special fluffy Omelet, here is an interesting bit (for those who love history)
During the French Revolution, Mont Saint Michel became a prison. In 1815, a man named Mathurin Bruneau came back from America claiming to be Louis XVI's son and demanded his right to the throne! His uncle Louis XVIII wasn’t about to give up his crown. Officially, Louis XVII had died in 1795 but nobody was quite sure about this. Mathurin tried to prove his real identity by writing to his sister, the Duchess of Angouleme. She replied with a list of private questions that only her brother would have been able to answer. Unfortunately for him, he never did receive this letter (it remains today in the French National Archives). He spent five years in the Mont Saint Michel prison and died in 1825. So no one will ever know the truth!
A view from the top where some tourists came on horseback as a group.
For those who are dying to know the recipe, here is a link where somebody has explained in detail.
I think the secret is “freshest eggs” and “the way you beat it”
Now enjoy the 4 minute video. (for those who face problem in opening it here, can either click on the bar at the bottom on You Tube, or just go to YouTube and search for Haddock54 and there you will find Fluffy Omelets)
