Britain’s farmers are struggling to meet the demand for eggs as production is hit by avian flu and skyrocketing costs, low prices, and suppliers threatening to leave the industry. Measures to keep all poultry and captive birds indoors in England to prevent the spread of bird flu came into force on Monday. The government said…
Bird Flu, Inflation, and Low Retail Prices Hit British Egg Producers Amid Shortage Fears
Fall Bounty Makes Delicious Scrambled Eggs
The bounty of mushrooms available at local fall markets inspires creative cooking from sautes to soups, stews and great breakfasts. Many vendors carry a mix of interesting varieties ranging from maitake to shiitake, oyster mushrooms and the impressive king oyster. In most major grocery stores, the variety has blossomed from the ubiquitous white button to…
How to Make the Best Sunny-Side-up Eggs
There are many weird and wonderful ways to fry an egg, such as frying in cream, freezing the eggs for 48 hours first, or separating the yolks from the whites, but cooking a good old-fashioned sunny-side-up egg is easy to make and ready in only a few minutes. However, they can be tricky to get just right. There…
Caprese Frittata, a la Cafe Lena
\When I lived in Portland, Oregon in the late 1990s, there was a breakfast spot on Hawthorne Boulevard called Cafe Lena, where I used to go for a dish called “BBG Scrambled Eggs.” BBG stands for Basil, Brie, and Garlic. In today’s world of hybrid recipes and fusion cuisine, most menu readers are too jaded…
Eggs for Dinner
Frittatas aren’t just for lunch. If you are looking for dinner in a pinch, these eggy dishes can be prepped in minutes, making use of the contents of your veggie drawer, or even last night’s leftovers, for inspiration. A frittata is a light and fluffy baked egg dish, a hybrid of an omelet and a…
Unscrambling the Terms and Labels on Egg Cartons
As complete little packets of protein and nutrients that are easy to cook and use in recipes, eggs are a popular food. Yet misleading labels don’t make it easy for average shoppers to make the most informed choices when they shop for eggs. There’s a bewildering number of different egg choices, and many of the…
Backyard Farmer Raises Rabbits, Chickens, Tilapia and Fresh Vegetables at Home. He Wants You to Do It, Too.
By Ted Glanzer From Hartford Courant HARTFORD, Conn. — While there’s still plenty of debate swirling around the age-old question, Hartford resident Travis Stewart is certain what came first for him: the egg. Then came the chickens. The self-proclaimed Backyard Farmer on Preston Street, whose operation includes two raised-bed gardens with kale, mint and other…
Woman Spends a Day With a Female Moth, Cares for Her 200 Eggs When She Flies Away
A Florida woman’s life was changed forever after spending the day with a friendly female moth. When the insect laid 200 eggs and flew away, she decided to raise them herself until they hatched. Since then, Florida-based psychology graduate Tala has been known as “Moth Mom,” and her new hobby of hatching moths has taken…
EatingWell: Start Your Morning by Pairing Two Power Foods
This quick breakfast pairs two power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories. Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries Serves 1 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 1 teaspoon canola…
Start Your Morning by Pairing Two Power Foods
This quick breakfast pairs two power foods, eggs and raspberries, with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-packed spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and the whole meal clocks in at just under 300 calories. Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries Serves 1 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 1 teaspoon canola…
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