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Skiers fly through the wind like birds landing lightly on the snow, lugers plunge down the chute at 90 mph in a death defying dive, skaters slice through the ice and downhill skiers carve moguls on the mountain. The Beijing Olympics stir memories — the magnificence of the mountains, the silence of the snow, the rush of the wind.

The world’s culinary experts tell us an omelet is a dish made from beaten eggs that have been quickly cooked with a little butter or oil in a skillet. Sometimes the softcooked eggs are folded around a filling that consists of cheese, vegetables, meat or any combination of the above. However it’s described, an omelet is a tasty dining experience — it can be divine.

The Perfect Omelet 3 eggs, warmed in hot water for 5 minutes Pinch salt 1 teaspoon room temperature butter, plus 1/2 teaspoon for finishing omelet 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped chives Crack the warm eggs into a bowl, add salt and blend with a fork. Heat a 10-inch nonstick aluminum pan over medium-high heat.