Silly question in this house at least, but one still has to eat! We have been fortunate enough to go to Twickenham, the home of English Rugby many times, but this was Super Saturday! All three final matches, Wales played Italy, Ireland played Scotland and France played England, with the England match would not start until well into the evening !

We could have had something delivered, but no, as we are going away and there were EGGS, to be used! And although I say I had eggs to use, but of course I could freeze them ! Eggs freeze well, but not in their shells, simply crack them open, put into a container that is slightly larger than the egg ( it will expand upon freezing), and the whites / yolks have to be beaten together, when defrosted and using them. And again , although I said I had eggs to use, I didn’t have anywhere as many as this poor man!

I really like spicy eggs, they can be called Turkish Eggs ( I call them Mexican Eggs), poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. Poached eggs on Avocado and sourdough toast, with Hot sauce! Or the new “In” version is smushed peas!

Another alternative is spicy scrambled eggs, there are several recipes ( not that you really need it) in Indian/ Mexican/ Middle eastern cookery books.Or a Parsi omelette, in other words a spicy omelette.

On all of our travels in India ( thanks to #1 daughter living there) , Mexico ( again #1 daughter ) Guatemala along with #1 daughter and family, Cuba, Turkey and Greece there seems to be a theme! Eggs! Eggs and more Eggs. They really are very versatile and I can hardly believe that I didn’t eat an egg until I was married and 24 years of age ! It was only then, sitting on our balcony in southern Germany, having breakfast that I dared to eat a boiled egg! Seriously how could I be a Cook and not eat eggs?

Eggs, in cakes, pies, puddings, soufflés,Ice Cream, omelettes, boiled, baked, scrambled eggs or poached, the list is endless!Dining out in Mexico City one soon learns that breakfast is definitely the meal to eat and one also soon learns that Mexican cuisine is NOT anything like TEXMEX. It is just very different and there are some superb restaurants some of which have Michelin stars.

Eating out for Breakfast is wonderful, a good choice of cafes, being able to eat outside, listen to mariachi bands, Desayunos, is Breakfast and the choice is great ranging from Huevos rancheros, which comes with a tortilla topped with refried beans, ranchero sauce (spicy red sauce) and fried eggs. Variation on a theme is Huevos Divorciados ( Divorced Eggs) ! Very simply, just like Huevos Rancheros, but one half is with the red sauce and the other with a green sauce.

The markets in Mexico are also very vibrant but so are the local restaurants. One we visited with friends and family after punting down a river south of Mexico City.! ARROYO, is an amazing place. It can seat over 2,200 diners and employs over a 1,000 staff and of course the Mariachi Bands!

So to make Mexican eggs, a simple and nourishing supper/dinner.

There are many variations but they start with tomatoes, eggs, onions, spice in the form of chiles.

• For 2 people
• One or two cans of good chopped tomatoes
• 2+ chopped cloves of garlic ( more if you Love Garlic)
• 1-2 medium white onions chopped
• A Chile or two, or some chili in preserved in oil ( all to taste) or some harissa.
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• Some chopped coriander
• 2 eggs per person
• Some oil for sautéing the onions and garlic

Heat the oil and sauté the onions and garlic. Do not let the garlic burn and do not let the onions brown, we want them white and soft. When ready add the tomatoes and the stock. Season according to taste and add the chopped coriander.Normally the eggs would be poached but fried or even boiled, would also work and add them to the sauce when ready to eat. Serve with some bread or better still some freshly fried tortilla chips. Some alternative additions would be some slices of avocado, or some mozzarella balls, some chopped chorizo or some grated Emmental cheese. All sorts of options !