Category: Food

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…


Recipe of the Day: Copycat Egg McMuffin

There’s no denying that McDonald’s Egg McMuffin is one of the most famous fast food menu items of all time. The simple combination of egg, Canadian bacon and cheese on a toasted and buttered English muffin is just a joyful way to start your day. And, hey, if that combo is so basic, this recipe must be easy…


Mushroom and Wheat Berry Soup

Serves 6 Ingredients: 8 cups no-salt-added or low sodium vegetable broth, divided 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 4 ribs celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup wheat berries or wild rice, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup hemp seeds 1/8 teaspoon…


Go Green in the Kitchen

We all want to do our part to protect our precious Mother Earth. But with such overwhelming issues — climate change, pollution, sustainability — it might seem like there’s no way one person could make an impact. Something as simple and routine as getting food on the table can have a big impact lightening your…


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…


Angel Food Cake

Angel food cake is the first thing I remember baking with my mom. She showed me how to separate the eggs, then whip the whites and fold in the flour. As soon as the cake cooled enough to eat, we’d take turns tearing pieces off and shoving the still-warm, light-as-a-feather cake into our mouths. As…


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…


Pannukakku (Finnish Oven Pancake)

A cross between a popover and a Yorkshire pudding, pannukakku is the Finnish version of a Dutch baby. Both my mother and grandmother used to bake this dish, so it’s a childhood treat I remember fondly. The custardy batter, scented with hints of cardamom, is baked in the oven until it puffs up, and it…


How to Regrow Your Favorite Herbs and Save Lots of Money

It’s so easy to get food – just go to the store, find what you want, come back home, prepare it, eat it, and repeat. But what if you just had to go to your windowsill? Although many fruits and vegetables won’t fully grow on your windowsill, many of your favorite herbs can easily be…