A dash egg cooker uses water at the base of the stem where it meets the seedling. It heats the roots to speed up germination and helps prevent the seedlings from drying out while waiting for the first genuine leaf. If you're using an air-activated egg timer instead of an electrical one, this method won't work without some heat transfer. What's the best way to get that extra bit of warmth? A heating mat underneath the egg plate will give you the best results. You'll need something around 5 inches thick and 18 x 12 inches wide. Depending on your wattage, you should use anywhere between 6 and 15 watts. If you want to keep things simple, just set your thermostat to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you ensure your eggs don't cook unevenly, you may want to reduce the temperature slightly. As always, we recommend making sure your surface is clean before adding any food products. Otherwise, you could risk cross-contamination. When cooking an entire batch, a regular kitch...