The Secret Behind Those Extra Fluffy Omelets At IHOP

PLUS: The easiest way to dry your clothes faster, great gardening advice on YouTube, and more. PLUS: The easiest way to dry your clothes faster, great gardening advice on YouTube, and more. July 21, 2022 [View Online]( TOGETHER WITH [Chartr]( Good morning! The idea I’m sharing with you in Today’s Good Thing could be filed under “things I wish I’d known when I was feeding 4 hungry kids.” It’s an easy way to make omelets fluffier and more filling too—find out what the secret ingredient is below. Also in today’s newsletter, OGT reader Shannon is sharing a laundry tip that can speed up drying times. If your dryer tends to heat up your house, this tip could be a life-saver in this heat! Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING The Secret Behind Those Extra Fluffy Omelets At IHOP [Photos of Jillee eating on omelet.]( This rather ingenious addition makes for lighter omelets that look great and taste great too. I've never been one who enjoys eating a lot at breakfast time. But Dave loves IHOP and other breakfast joints, so we do eat at them from time to time. After having heard some positive comments about IHOP’s omelets, I decided to do some digging to find out what made them so special. I figured if I could replicate that omelet for Dave at home, I could save us the hour-long round trip to the nearest IHOP, which was all the reason I needed! Luckily, I was able to uncover the secret ingredient they use in their omelets at IHOP, and I also learned how to cook and roll them the same way they do too. Armed with these simple tips, it was easy to make an omelet that any diner would be proud to serve! I’ve got all the details for you, including the copycat recipe and the additional tips, at the link below. So give it a try—I would happily eat one of these omelets any time (though I’d still prefer to have mine for lunch!) 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