Category: Eggs

Avian Flu Is Sending Egg Prices Soaring: USDA

The recent worldwide outbreak of H5N1 avian flu viruses is forcing American farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, resulting in reduced egg supplies and higher costs around the country in the worst outbreak of bird flu to hit the United States since 2015. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s daily Midwest regional egg report on April 11, the…


How Can Industrial Organic Supermarket Eggs Have Such Bright Orange Yolks?

It used to be, whenever you saw a nice yellow egg yolk, you could trust those chickens were the real deal – truly pastured. Not any more. Now days, the Industrial Organic Concentration farms can choose the exact color of yolk they want to make it look like their chickens are out on pasture. Here’s an example…


UK: Kinder Surprise Eggs Recalled After 63 People Infected With Salmonella

Some 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, have become infected with salmonella in an outbreak linked to Kinder Surprise eggs. Chocolate firm Ferrero is recalling some batches of the eggs as a precaution while investigations continue into the link, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. More cases have reportedly been recorded in Europe,…


Goat Cheese Soufflés With Mustard Sauce

Don’t be afraid of making a soufflé; it is really not difficult, just a little temperamental (and we all have experience dealing with that!). Start by making the base, which is a cheesy béchamel with egg yolks, cheese, milk, and a touch of flour. I use goat cheese, as I love its tang and creaminess,…


Baked Eggs With Nettle-Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Baked eggs, their yolks all yellow and jammy, make a beautiful and simple breakfast. In the springtime when both local eggs and young, tender stinging nettle leaves are available, I like to make this dish. It’s easy, nutrient-dense, and speaks to the season. Bright green nettle-pumpkin seed pesto, spiked with garlic and jalapeño, offers a…


How Old Are Your Store-Bought Eggs? Here’s How to Tell—and More Expert Egg Tips From Lisa Steele

Do you know how old the eggs you’re buying really are? The answer is hiding in plain sight on the carton. Lisa Steele, fifth-generation chicken keeper and author of “The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook,” shows us how to crack the code, and shares more expert tips for buying and cooking eggs. Read the Carton A simple…


From Wall Street to the Farm: Meet America’s Most Beloved Chicken-Keeping Guru

Lisa Steele, a country girl at heart, left the flashy world of high finance in New York City to return to a simpler, rural life reminiscent of her childhood days on the farm. Now she’s a veritable chicken influencer with her own brand, Fresh Eggs Daily, with more than 2.4 million unique visitors to her…


Crispy Lemon-Fried Eggs

Getting tired of plain fried eggs? Adding lemon slices to the pan while you’re frying eggs will add an unexpected burst of citrus that’s sure to wake you up! Sunny-side up or over easy, these lemony eggs will be your new go-to for a quick and easy breakfast. Makes 2 servings 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive…


Avgolemono (Greek Egg Lemon Soup)

The Greek word avgolemono translates to “egg and lemon” in English. This soup is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients you likely have on hand, like chicken stock and rice—and of course, fresh eggs! Lemon juice and peel add a brightness to the soup, for a pick-me-up on a chilly evening. Plus, it’s…


Hash and Egg, a Perfect Combo for Any Mealtime

A comforting dish with a healthier profile, this hash and egg dish is great for breakfast or brunch and even satisfying served as a light dinner. Corned Beef Hash Serves 4 Active Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hash-brown…