Let's talk eggs...

I feel pretty passionate about good quality eggs. To me, they are like Earth's perfect food, so when they are not perfect, it really bothers me. Growing up with chickens gave me whole new perspective on eggs as a child. There is a lot of confusion about the kind of eggs available in the stores now. A lot of people are unaware of the difference in eggs. Some think that by buying "Free-Range" or "Cage-Free" that they are getting the best quality. This is just not true. The definition of “free range” or “cage free” is that they give the chickens “access to the outdoors”. They’re crowded into large, windowless sheds and they rarely ever go outside. Chicken should eat bugs, grubs, seeds and grasses that they find outside on their own... and definitely not be fed soy. What you want is technically called a Pasture raised egg. A good quality egg should have an orange yolk, not yellow. It's the most beautiful color and I get a little giddy every time I crack open that pasture raised egg. The best place to find pasture eggs are generally your local farmers markets, however if you're having a tough time finding them there you can always check with your local Weston A. Price chapter. Cheeseslave also has a great breakdown on this topic and what to look for.

Eggs come in all shapes and sizes!

 

 Mmmmm, orange yolk! And a couple of my favorite ways to enjoy this perfect food.