6 The Basic Rules ofProbability This chapter summarizes the rules you have been using for adding andmultiplying probabilities, and for using conditional probability. It also gives apictorial way to understand the rules.
To hard-cook duck eggs, place them in a pot, cover them with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.As soon as the water boils, remove the pot from the heat and let stand 12 minutes for large eggs.(Medium eggs should sit a minute less, jumbos a minute more.) Drain the eggs and shake the pan vigorously to crack the shells; this lets them cool faster and prevents overcooking.o hard-cook duck eggs, place them in a pot, cover them with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
If you need easy-to-peel eggs and you have fresh eggs, you might want to try steaming the eggs for 15 minutes. Pour an inch of water into a pot and insert a steamer basket.Bring to a boil. Place the eggs in the steamer basket, cover and steam for 15 minutes (more or less, check!).. Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan. Cover with at least an inch or two of cold water. The more eggs that are crowding the pan the more water you should have over the eggs.