Sometimes, the simplest things are the most difficult things to handle. Most of the times, chefs forget the basics. Quite simply in Singapore, Chinese dim sum restaurants do not even execute their har gao and siew mai well enough, not to mention the disappointing desserts. A dining experience has to be complete. You can choose to be consistent or surprising. But never disappoint.

Back to the simplest things. Somehow there is nothing so subliminally comforting as a squidgy smosh of creamy scrambled eggs on hot buttery toast.

DROOL-WORTHY CLOUDS OF SCRAMBLED EGGS
Gently beat 2 eggs, 2-3 tablespoons of milk and a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Substitute a tablespoon of milk for a tablespoon of luciously sinful thickened cream for that occassional treat. You won't regret it.

Over an extremely extremely low heat, heat enough oil or butter to thinly coat the pan to prevent the eggs from sticking. I choose a non-stick saucepan and olive oil for its nutty flavour. The choice of oil will affect the flavour of your scrambled eggs.

Pour the egg mixture into the gently heated pan and stir continously making sure you get into the edges of the pan. Toast your bread while at it but keep watching the eggs. I choose wholemeal bread as it holds up better and provides a texture contrast to the creaminess of the eggs.

Use a double-boiler or a water bath to control the heat if your stove fire is too strong. The key is extremely low heat. If you're taking less than 3-5 mins to cook it, it goes out of the pan and into the bin.

Keep stirring non-stop and watch as the bursts of bright yellow slowly transform into a creamy pale smosh of decandence. Once 1/2 of the mixture has formed, it is time to enhance it using smoky flavours such as smoked trout/salmon/cheese/ mushrooms or just keep it plain.

Remove from heat while it is still slightly wet and serve it on the hot buttery toast. The residual heat will continue to cook it and the bread will slowly moisten.

It should have a texture like whipped butter cream. Too wet and you'll end up with soggy toast. But when excellently executed, scrambled eggs are like fluffy clouds bursting with creaminess and flavour. Indulge.

Its simply out of this world, especially on a cool lazy afternoon with a refreshing glass of iced tea.