egg-facts
Shirred Eggs
It was a question that jolted me back to my culinary past. Had I ever made shirred eggs? Yes, but back a decade or so ago.
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A Guide to Different Colored Chicken Eggs
Imagine the excitement of peering into your nesting boxes and finding a rainbow of different colored eggs every day. There are more than 60 breeds of chickens recognized by the American Poultry Association and hundreds of other chicken breeds that have been developed worldwide.
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Duck Eggs Vs. Chicken Eggs
Today I want to compare duck eggs vs. chicken eggs. How does a duck egg measure up compared to a chicken egg?
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5 Farm Fresh Egg Benefits
Eggs are one of nature’s most perfect protein sources. That’s why the average American eats more than 260 eggs each year.
How can we take this essential food to the next level?
9 Lesser-Known Facts About Chickens and Ducks
Do chickens have tonsils? Can chickens get rabies? How do ducks mate? Do questions about these facts about chickens ever keep you up awake at night?
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The Edible Egg: Facts and Facets of World Cuisine
When it comes to eggs, facts are right in front of us: they’re healthy, full of protein, and delicious. They’re also economical and easy to prepare.
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Buying a Carton of Eggs? Get the Labeling Facts First
As backyard chicken keepers, we normally don’t have to worry about buying a carton of eggs from the store. We have the luxury of walking out to the coop and grabbing fresh eggs to use in our kitchen.
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Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated and Washed?
Do eggs need to be refrigerated and washed? If you keep backyard chickens, the washing and storage of eggs are the two most controversial egg-related topics among avid owners of backyard chickens.
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Egg Candling Chart
A chicken egg takes 21 days to hatch. By candling the eggs, you can determine stage of development or if the egg has failed to develop and died within the shell.
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Thin Eggshells Are More Likely to Let Bacteria In
Add to Favorites Sunny side up, over easy or hard boiled? Think about the last time you made eggs. Did the shell break in a crisp, perfect line or was …
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