Tasty Tuesday: All They’re Cracked Up to Be – Eggs

EGG-CELLENT FACTS 

  • Arkansas is ranked in the Top Ten in the Nation For Poultry & Egg Production
  • Egg productions alone equals 3 billion eggs per year or 11.5 million eggs per day. The production value of egg production along is $1.8 million per day or over $478 million per year.
  • The average American eats 250 eggs per year.
  • Beyond brown and white, the color of an egg’s shell does not have any bearing on its nutritional value.
  • Older hens produce larger eggs.
  • The white string inside an egg is called the chalaza. Its job is to hold the yolk in place in the center of the white albumen. It is completely edible.
  • The white leghorn is the more common breed of egg-laying chicken.
  • The proteins in eggs contain an almost perfect mix of amino acids which are needed to build muscle, second only to breast milk.
  • Eggs are an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins A, B12 and D.They are also high in riboflavin, folate, phosphorus and choline, which helps with brain function.

Information source: Arkansas Poultry Federation

 

 

Amy Gramlich: Cheddar and Sausage Quiche

Pie crust. Sausage. Cheddar. Fresh herbs. What more could a person want in life?

For years, I have been making this cheddar and sausage quiche for special occasion brunches or breakfasts – Mother’s Day weekends, girls’ weekends, and Christmas gatherings. It is a breeze to put together and if you are running low on time, you can always use a ready-made crust. I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine insert years ago. I have made minor changes to the original recipe over the years and it has become a family favorite. READ MORE

 

 

Talya Boerner: Healthy Egg Salad

If you want to whip up a family meal using an entire basket of Easter eggs, I suggest this healthy egg salad recipe. Healthy because it’s made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo. (And let’s be clear, I’m referring to boiled Easter eggs not plastic Easter eggs, although you may have those hanging around too…) READ MORE

 

 

Anita Stafford: Angel Food Cake

Most of my baking is done based on my own choices. Sometimes I have a new recipe to try or other times I may bake up something old and familiar. A time I don’t choose what to bake is when we’re celebrating a family member’s birthday. Each one has their own group of favorite cakes or desserts, so I have an idea what might be requested. This year though, my daughter threw me a curve when I asked her for her birthday cake order. She told me she wanted an angel food cake with fresh strawberries. I love angel food cakes, but it has been years since one has been baked in my oven. The first step in fulfilling her request was to locate my recipe. READ MORE