The Incredible Edible Egg

I just love eggs and I particularly love farm fresh eggs. I am lucky enough to work with people who have land in the country surrounding our fair city who are able to raise chickens. The elected officials in our city have been debating for months whether city folks should be able to keep 2-3 chickens in their yards (no loud roosters, of course). The issue is not settled and I'm sure, like all bureaucratic decisions, the debate will go on for months more. As I said, I have a variety of sources where I get my fresh eggs. These are from chickens who get to run around happy-go-lucky, eating scraps and feed, not kept in cages in big chicken/egg factories being force fed heaven knows what.

The difference in the quality of these eggs are amazing. As seen in the picture above, the egg on the left is the fresh egg from my co-worker. The one on the right is from the supermarket. Notice the difference in the color of the yolks. The farm egg has a beautiful vibrant orange yolk compared to the rather pale store egg. Another big difference is the stability of the white. The farm egg has a very sturdy, raised white while the store egg is thin and watery. I'll be honest and tell you the taste difference between the two is not easy to distinguish, but I just feel like a fresh farm egg is a healthier alternative and I help support the local farmers by purchasing their products. And at only $2.00/dozen, the price is very comparable to store bought eggs.

I chose to make a 2 egg cheese omelet and toast today and it was a wonderful, simple lunch.