Have you ever seen such pretty yolks?
These are from genuine pasture-munching free range West Virginian chickens.
Somehow my sister-in-law ended up with 6 dozen, I didn’t ask questions I just graciously excepted a carton.
And devoured them over the last three days (with lots of help from Tate), the last two mixed with leftover grilled zucchini and topped with cottage cheese, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Over the last few years I have become a total egg snob. I still eat run-of-the-mill, factory produced eggs on occasion (but we don’t buy them anymore) but when I do it feels like something is missing, mainly FLAVOR.
I am hoping to find an amazing source of local eggs once the farmers market opens next month. We buy Faith Mission these days, which are good but not perfection.
Are there any foods that you are particular about? Beyond being super picky about not eating crappy over-processed food I’ve never considered myself much of a food snob. This is changing though…
It’s pretty dark outside for mid-day but I am hoping that the rain holds off long enough for a run. My goal is 5 miles. A sloooow 5 miles ‘cus that’s how I roll these days.
P.S Do you use a food scale? I’ve decided that I want to start using one, do you have a recommendation on a brand?
I am such an egg snob — I generally won’t eat them unless they are local & I know the source [meaning, know how the chickens are cared for]. Flavor has definitely become a by-product of my original reason [the egg/chicken industry]. Fresh eggs are SO MUCH MORE FLAVORFUL — there is no comparison — I had no idea. I am also on the lookout for local eggs here in Flagstaff. My SLC egg lady was so cute. She LOVES her chickens, feeds them flax seeds because they think it’s candy & has a couple of the coolest chickens that lay “blue” eggs.
I’ve considered a food scale too. Let us know which brand you decide on.
This dozen was a mix of white, cream, blue, and brown eggs. 🙂
Cute!! I would have loved to have seen a couple broken shells next to the yolk bowl. 😉
I haven’t invested in a food scale but will probably do so eventually. I know a lot of bloggers use them and they seem to be pretty beneficial, especially for baking – which I love.
Hope you have a great Wednesday!
-Dana
I, too, am an egg snob. I haven’t purchased factory eggs in over a year. I can get them year-round at my Farmers Market here, for $4.50/dz. I stock up during the winter when our market runs less frequently. (have been told they will last 2 mos in fridge). My favorites are from a family farm, where one of the sons “runs” the egg business. He’s probably about 12 now, and I like supporting his interest and effort in the family farm. Out of curiousity, how does $4.50/dz compare to what others pay?
As for a kitchen scale… I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N07KUE/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0013IDHTO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0CYWP67CB8FR132YAMJ1
and love it. It’s worked well for me. It has an auto shut-off feature, but it’s like 2 minutes or something. Others tend to auto shut-off around 30 secs of non-use. That can be really frustrating when you are fiddling around trying to weigh different ingredients. I use it for baking and just regular ‘ol cooking, too.
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Thanks for the scale advice, I will definitely take a look at that one.
The Faith Mission Home eggs, which are from another part of VA, run $3.30-$3.60 depending on the store and the Polly Face are $4.99. I can’t remember exactly but I think farmer’s market eggs are right in that range too, $3.50-$5.
I’m definitely an egg snob. We get our free-range fresh eggs for $2/dozen from one of our Amish neighbors.
This is the food scale I use:
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/escali/cibo-nutritional-scale-p18258
I don’t use the nutrition information much any more, but did when I first bought it. It would be great for you, Faith, as you’re figuring out nutritional content for your wonderful recipes.
$2 a dozen? I might have to stock up next time I’m in the neighborhood!
Melissa sells them from the bakery, which is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you want a lot, it would be good to let her know ahead of time so she can save them for you.
As in The Bakery? Thanks Debbi!
You sure looked FAST on your run!!
I have an EatSmart scale and love it for it’s durability and functions. It was super cheap too. Try amazon.
I was trying to outrun the rain! And work off some stress.
Thanks for the scale recommendation.
My husband thinks I’m crazy when I tell him that eggs taste differently – someday I hope to convince him that they do and that local = better.
I use a food scale, although mine is currently out of batteries 🙁
Mine is Taylor brand, I picked it up a few years ago at BBB for $20 or so. I really like having one.
It took a little longer to convince Tate that $5 a dozen is worth it but now he’s on board!
I’m not much of a food snob…maybe a little bit when it comes to the coffee I drink. A bad cup of coffee can be quite off-putting.
I don’t know about you but I find it hard to be picky when you are out of your own country. :0
It’s funny…I know I am very picky about certain things I eat, but when you posted that question I couldn’t think of a single thing. I plan to ask Graham when he gets home because I know I often send him to the store for my favorite foods, and when he comes home with a generic version or a slightly bruised product I let him know it!
As for the food scale. I’ve use a Martha Stewart brand scale that I bought from Macys.com I believe. It was on sale and I think I got free shipping, so I didn’t mind the M.S. label. It has great functions, can weigh up to 11lbs, is super compact and it has been sturdy and going strong for almost 3 years. Oh and very easy to clean!
Oh and it’s a digital scale. Not sure if you were looking for a digital or not.
I was obviously the same way, “oh no, I’m not a food snob at all” but I was fooling myself! Thanks for the scale advice, I do want digital.
I’ve never thought of myself as a food snob but I may develop it in the future as my food choices are trending greener and healthier. I remember “picking” eggs when I was a kid when we visited family members who kept chickens. I got pecked once and my mother told me the hen pecked me because I was trying to take her babies. I didn’t eat eggs for awhile after that.
Collecting the eggs from the chickens was THE WORST chore when I was growing up, they were mean! I went through stages of not eating eggs either because they weirded me out.
Egg snob right here and have been for years! People who don’t know the difference, never had a “true, honest to good right out of the chicken” egg! And yes, your right, there is nothing prettier than free range West Virginia eggs.
you may already know about it, but horse and buggy CSA–http://www.horseandbuggyproduce.com/–is a great source of local, fresh eggs, produce, fish, bread, granola, and goat cheese here in Charlottesville. Their 2011 season is starting up in 2011. You can buy shares for the season or just buy a la carte items. I did a produce share last season and am totally and completely hooked.
And I also am crazy for local eggs. I honestly didn’t think I’d be able to really tell a difference, but now I find it hard to go back to regular eggs!
I’ve never heard of horse and buggy, thanks so much for sharing!