Christopher Columbus brought what we recognize today as the oval-laying chicken to the Americas in 1493. But most eggs in the bird world aren’t even, well, egg-shaped, Ed Yong reported in 2017.

It's all too common to miss the mark on this delicate dish, but fear not, as TV cooking sensation Mary Berry has revealed her foolproof method for crafting the "perfect oval" poached egg every time.

The struggle to master the art of poaching eggs like a pro can be difficult, but iconic TV chef Mary Berry has shared her simple technique for crafting the "perfect oval" poached egg every time.