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News Bites March 22, 2018

Rent The Chicken provides backyard birds for fresh eggs and down-home fun

If you’ve ever thought about raising hens but chickened out, Jenn and Phil Tompkins have an egg-sellent solution. The Armstrong County, Pennsylvania couple incubated their company, Rent The Chicken, to be a low-risk introduction to backyard bird farming. The business model is all about giving the general public an opportunity to get closer to one source of food, while taking the hard work and commitment out of raising birds. The concept is simple. For the $400 standard rental package, Rent The Chicken supplies a portable coop, food and water dishes, all the food you’ll need, two egg-laying hens, and some other fun odds and ends. Add $200 and get four chickens for your backyard brood. Rent The Chicken will take care of set-up and delivery as well as walking you through the basic information you’ll need to know to care for and enjoy your chickens, and their eggs, all summer long. The portable coop has a wire bottom and wheels which allow customers…

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Seasonal March 17, 2018

Incredible facts about eggs you never knew

Whether they’re Benedict, baked, or hard-boiled, Americans sure love eggs. In fact, just last year, we ate 2.7 TRILLION of them, according to the Incredible Egg. But our favorite breakfast protein is hiding some fun facts. Did you know that most eggs are laid between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.? Or why some eggs float and others sink? Read on to discover more egg-citing facts and learn why eggs are all they’re cracked up to be. america’s egg basket According to the American Egg Board, Iowa is the leading producer of eggs in the United States with more than 54,000 hens and 8,000 employees hard at work. Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania are the next top three producers. According to the Incredible Egg, across the country, 251 million eggs are laid each day. inspiring chefs’ hats According to The Culinary Institute of America the folds in a chef’s hat — officially called a toque — supposedly…

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Seasonal March 15, 2018

Dye speckled Easter eggs using rice this spring

Whether it’s deviled eggs at brunch or egg salad for a snack, spring is the season for scrumptious egg recipes. But before you crack that plain, white shell, first add a little color to your table by dying them. This fun activity will give you beautiful, speckled eggs. Get creative, and add layers of color for your own unique look. Happy spring! What you will need: Hard-boiled eggs Food coloring About 2 heaping tbsp of uncooked rice per cup Small cups, (with lids if possible) (I used empty yogurt cups) Cup cover or plastic wrap to cover cup Directions: Fill each cup with about 2 tbsp of rice. Add 6-10 drops of different food coloring in each cup. Place covering on top and shake well to fully color rice. Set aside. Repeat for all colors. Place egg in cup with colored rice. Cover. Gently shake in a rolling motion. Check periodically…

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News Bites March 5, 2018

How to make perfect hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel

Making hard-boiled eggs is one of those skills you think you’ve mastered — Eggs. Water. Boil. Done… right? Not so fast. If you struggle to remove the shell or bite into a slightly sulfuric, green-tinted yolk, your eggs are less than perfect. It’s nothing personal: these problems arise when the proper level of doneness hasn’t been reached. Improve your process with these four steps for perfect hard-boiled eggs. Step 1: choose older eggs The age of an egg does make a difference. The outer membrane of a freshly laid egg will cling to the shell more than older eggs, making the peeling process for difficult. Most likely, the eggs you’re getting at the supermarket are old enough that aging them in your fridge isn’t necessary, but check the expiration date. You don’t want expired eggs, but a week or two out are primed boiling candidates. STEP 2: Cooking the eggs Place eggs…

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Crave-Worthy Recipes February 20, 2018

Spinach, egg, artichoke breakfast casserole

We could all use a few more low-carb, protein rich recipe ideas, especially for breakfast. The first meal of the day makes us gravitate toward toast, cereal, energy bars, muffins and donuts — one giant carb load. This spinach, artichoke and feta casserole is a combination that can’t go wrong. It’s primarily veggies and protein. Baked spinach, gooey cheese and salty artichokes, it plays off of the appeal of the popular party dip but transforms it into a healthy meal anytime. If the word ‘casserole’ scares you, call it crustless quiche or even an omelet. Either way, it’s an easy recipe that makes for fantastic reheated leftovers for several days. So break out of your breakfast rut and get crackin’ on this delicious egg casserole. Spinach, egg, artichoke breakfast casserole Ingredients 2 big handfuls of fresh spinach or 1 (8-ounce) package of froze spinach, thawed and patted dry 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped 1…

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Crave-Worthy Recipes February 19, 2018

Eggs 18 different ways

Eggs are arguably the most versatile protein on the planet. That’s why they show up in so many recipes. They only have about 70 calories each, and they’re one of the few foods that are naturally a good source of Vitamin D, or the sunshine vitamin, which helps the body maintain healthy bones and teeth, along with a healthy immune system, brain and nervous system. But they taste great too, and are perfect for just about any meal of the day. Here are 18 new egg recipes to try: One Pot Spicy Eggs and Potatoes https://www.pinterest.com/pin/419960733981926428/ Avocado Egg Salad https://www.pinterest.com/pin/99782947976749202/ Creamed Spinach Baked Eggs https://www.pinterest.com/pin/217932069449192427/ Baked Eggs with onions and cheese https://www.pinterest.com/pin/372602569156687411/ Baked Eggs in Sweet Potato https://www.pinterest.com/pin/342062534182953850/ Omelet Waffles https://www.pinterest.com/pin/362187995023456978/ Avocado bacon & eggs https://www.pinterest.com/pin/9781324170940254/ Egg Shakshuka https://www.pinterest.com/pin/157555686944884400/ Cloud breakfast eggs https://www.pinterest.com/pin/244812929722968279/ Spinach and bell pepper egg bake https://www.pinterest.com/pin/219620919306444107/ Healthy Egg muffins https://www.pinterest.com/pin/315040936425175733/ Deviled Eggs dip https://www.pinterest.com/pin/295830269261074934/ Eggs in Hell https://www.pinterest.com/pin/86272149094413396/…

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News Bites January 17, 2018

Here’s how your favorite chefs whip up scrambled eggs

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Celebrity chefs have tons of unusual, creative recipes they’re individually known for, but what happens when we ask them to take us back to the basics? One of the first foods many of us learn to make is scrambled eggs, so virtually everyone in America (and beyond) has a tried-and-true way of preparing the classic breakfast meal. Check out the footage below to see if you can pick up any pointers from the pros. Or maybe you’ll decide your way was right all along! Anthony Bourdain https://youtu.be/sBJESSMD8qA Anthony Bourdain’s declares his simple style as “old school.” “Like a lot of simple things, people find a way to overcomplicate them and screw them up.” Bourdain leaves out any additions like milk or cream, and makes his morning egg just about the egg. He recommends cracking them into an intermediate bowl and beating, but not over-beating, the eggs. Gordon ramsey https://youtu.be/PUP7U5vTMM0 Ramsay’s fluffy scrambled eggs are…

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