Taboo Confession - #2

I can not boil an egg.
No matter what I do I never get the consistency right. If I try and hard boil it I end up with a runny mess. If I try and soft boil it I end up with an egg that is so over cooked the inner membrane won't come away.

I don't know what I do wrong. I've tried all the different recommended times. I've tried putting the eggs in and bringing them to boil with the water. I've tried lowing them into the boiling water. I've tried cold eggs and room temperture eggs.

This was my attempt yesterday when the boys asked me for "bread and eggs" for lunch. They were quite disgruntled when they couldn't "dip, dip" their bug bread  (Soy and linseed bread!) soldiers in the almost solid yolk and the rock hard egg white.

Does anyone have any foolproof tips?

Taboo Confessions - #1

Sometimes, when I'm short on time or being lazy, I commit a baking taboo.
I make cakes using a packet mix!

Here's my top 3, in no particular order...

White Wings Devine Raspberry Swirl Cake
It's sweet and moist, and not as boring as a normal vanilla cake. (Top layer)

Betty Crocker Decadent Chocolate Mud Cake
This cake is rich and moist and can be a bit much so a little slice is all you really need. Or you could pair it with icecream or cream to cut through the richness. (Bottom layer)

Green's Smooth Lemon Cake
This cake is light with a lovely lemon taste. I like to make this one as a bunt cake and drizzle a sticky, sweet, tangy icing over it.

I hope you now don't think less of me.