Leave it to the French of course to be the first to come up with what might be one of the more delectable dishes enjoyed anytime day or night. Rumor has it, Napoleon and his army were apparently traveling through the south of France when they decided to rest for the night near the town of Bessieres. It is said that Napoleon feasted on an omelet prepared by a local innkeeper that was such a culinary delight that Napoleon ordered the townspeople to gather all the eggs in the village and prepare a huge omelet for his army the following day.

It is unknown if this is actually true but one thing is for sure a great omelet is worth it’s weight in gold, since it is in fact a universal dish that can be prepared for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Check out this vintage video on how to make an omelet from Julia Child.

What are your favorite fillings for omelets? My favorite filling is portobello mushrooms, and Swiss cheese.