KITCHEN: Great Day Farms Omega-3 Eggs (7th in a series)

Great Day Farms Omega-3 Eggs with Lutein

Great Day Farms Omega-3 Eggs... 

• 350 mg Omega-3
• 300 mcg Lutein
• 6 g protein

Yes, eggs are notorious for having "cholesterol", but eggs are also notorious for being a healthy choice--and in my book--the yolk is the best part of the deal!   The yolk has lecithin (a phospholipid) in it that seems to hinder the absorption of the cholesterol inherent in the eggs.  Omega-3 oils are usually found in fish, but I need to limit my intake of those types of fish.  Lutein is good for your eyes.
This particular brand of eggs is one of the tastiest around, and locally I am able to purchase a DOZEN eggs for $1.77--that's less than .15 an egg!--at Walmart. Such a deal!!  
I bought another brand of eggs the other day, since I couldn't get to the store where the Good Day eggs were available.  My son insisted that I should not have purchased any eggs at all since no other eggs taste like the Good Day eggs!


Eggs are an easy solution to hunger at anytime of day.  We are well aware of 

• hard and soft boiled, 
• scrambled, 
• fried, and 
• omelets for breakfast.  

When we make a hot cereal for breakfast (other than oatmeal) we often whisk in an egg and some vanilla after it is cooked.  The egg fluffs up the cereal a bit. It's really good in purple corn meal or farina-type hot cereal. 


I also enjoy a quick "egg drop soup" for breakfast using

• chicken, beef, or vegetable broth...brought to a boil
• scallions, or carrots, etc...especially if the veggies are already cooked or dried.  (This is optional)
• Stir in a whisked egg for more of a "noodle" effect or drop in for a "bloom" effect.  Usually I opt for the whisked effect.

It is fairly quick and easy to have your breakfast in a cup.  Look for reduced fat/salt versions of your favorite broth or stock--home-made is great too, using drippings from a roasted chicken or roast beef.


Want something a little heartier??  Try Scottish Eggs

• hard boiled eggs
• finely ground sausage or other ground meat
• bread crumbs

Remove the shells from the eggs, cover them with a thin "blanket" of the sausage or ground meat.  Coat the covered eggs in bread crumbs and fry in oil, making sure the meat is fully cooked. [Not sure why they are called Scottish Eggs]


Whip the egg whites to a meringue and bake it in the form of no fat cookies...if you are a little crafty you can pipe the meringue to look like ghosts, kisses, hearts, or little sheep.
Save the yolks for some fantastic creamy rice pudding.  (Yes, raw eggs may be frozen [whole or separated] for a short period of time and used in cooking. But never freeze whole raw eggs in the shell.) If you make the meringue cookies you will have extra yolks--save them for the Creamy Rice Pudding


Back in the "good ol' days", egg whites were also used as a "glue" to put paper labels on glass bottles.


Try adding mashed avocado to mashed egg yolks instead of mayo...YUM!  I don't care for mayo or other spreads, so my deviled eggs are made with the avocado.  I will be doing a blog about avocados one of these days...please watch for it.


If you are tired and need a quick meal after dinner--eggs will not fail you there either.  You can whip up all types of omelets or frittatas.  


Scrambled eggs with country gravy in a flour tortilla, or scrambled eggs with peppers, onions, etc. and hot sauce and cheese in a flour tortilla will make a good quick to heat and eat meal.  When eggs are on sale or we have a coupon, we make a large batch and freeze them, individually wrapped in paper that can go in the microwave.  If heated from frozen state the eggs get a little hard, but still very edible.  Better if you can allow them to thaw in the fridge over night before heating in a microwave.


I like this company and I love their website--especially the EGG FUN--have a look!
Egg Fun 
They even have stuff you can do with the shells and the carton!!  Nothing goes to waste!