One of the best things about eggs, in addition to how nutritious they are, is how versatile they are - and how many functions they perform in any recipe they're used in.

One of the most common questions I get about cooking eggs is about the green ring around the yolk that sometimes happens when eggs are hard boiled.

It's certainly not pretty, and not something you want to see when you're making hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs, or egg salad, but what exactly is it? 

What causes the green ring? 

Poached eggs can be a delicious meal on their own, but they're also the foundation of my favorite breakfast dish - Eggs Benedict. 

I eat eggs almost every day for breakfast (at least when my chickens are laying!) And since the average American eats about 280 eggs a year, apparently I'm not alone. 

Contrary to popular belief, that white stringy thing floating in your egg isn't a baby chick’s umbilical cord. It’s not an embryo, either. It’s actually a sign that the egg is super fresh.

The tops of egg cartons read like veritable billboards these days. Shouting things like "Free-Range",  "Vegetarian", "Hormone-free" and "Farm Fresh". 

Unfortunately most of these terms are misleading at best and meaningless at worst. 

If you raise chickens, you've most likely cracked way more eggs than the average person, and you probably don't think twice about it.

Your deviled eggs will be Instagram-worthy with these few simple tips.

It's deviled egg season and there's nothing more frustrating than trying to get 12 perfectly formed, perfectly peeled egg white halves to fill with your favorite filling.

I love hard-boiled eggs.  I like to keep a container of them in the fridge to grab throughout the day when I get hungry for a quick, nutritious - and delicious - snack or to make up a batch of deviled eggs or a bowl of egg salad.

The one downside to farm fresh eggs is how hard they are to peel.

Whole Foods just announced their Top 10 Food Trends for 2023, and I'm SO excited about one of them! 

According to their press release, "Egg producers in the dairy case at Whole Foods Market are stretching beyond our better-than-cage-free Animal Welfare Standards for Laying Hens, with even more focus on outdoor time."

What is the Shelf Life of Eggs?

Before you fry, poach, scramble or bake with eggs, be sure you're not making one of these common mistakes. 

While cooking eggs isn't difficult, there are some basic things to keep in mind so you don't ruin them. 

There are lots of reasons why you might need to beat egg whites. Beating egg whites isn't difficult, but they can fail to whip up into nice peaks for several reasons. 

Similar to whipping heavy cream, one misstep and you'll have ruined your recipe, but I'll show you how to achieve perfect soft or stiff egg white peaks every time with these few simple tips.

There's nothing better than the smell of burgers sizzling on a grill in the backyard. 

Here in Maine, we're pretty much limited to grilling during the few months of the year when there's not snow on the ground, but in many parts of the country, I know grilling is a year-round "sport".

We've raised ducks alongside our chickens for more than fifteen years. Ducks are a lot of fun to raise, but what we love best about them is their eggs. 

In case you have never eaten duck eggs, but you're curious to try them, here's what you should know about cooking and baking with them. And if you're a baker, you might want to think about raising some ducks of your own.

Eggs are one of the best, and most affordable, sources of complete protein there is. They are packed with vitamins and nutrients, including Vitamin D and lutein.  

Eggs are so versatile, called for in scads of recipes, both sweet and savory, and are quick to cook up. 

But eggs are also the subject of various myths that simply aren't true. So today I'm going to debunk some of the most common myths I hear about eggs. 

Cast iron skillets have been around since the beginning of time. Well, not technically, but almost.  First used in China in the 6th century BC, civilizations worldwide have been cooking in cast iron for centuries. And for good reason. 

Domestic backyard geese lay eggs just like chickens and ducks do. 

But goose eggs are larger, and more seasonal, which just makes them all that much more precious.

Knowing exactly how long to boil an egg is so important because just a few minutes means the difference between a soft- and hard-boiled egg.