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"Remember kids - when you're eating eggs, you're eating babies!"

FatherDagon — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:13:51 -0800

I want to try balut in Northern VA! I've been looking to try this for ages, but I've never seen any place that sells it near to where I live (Sterling, VA - about 25 minutes from DC as the toll road flies). Anyone have any recommendations of a place to get good balut? Sterling/Reston/Leesburg area would be best, but I'm not averse to going to Fairfax, Alexandria, or DC and the surrounding areas.

What to do with a robin's egg?

inthe80s — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:02:33 -0800

There is an abandoned robin's egg in the nest in my bushes, is this something I can save/display somehow? I watched the Robin for a month, the eggs hatched and three birds were raised. The flew away one day last month. There's been one left over egg in the nest now ever since then. I know the mother Robin has not returned so the egg is most likely never going to hatch. I was going to trim the bushes this weekend and probably remove the nest.

I was wondering if the egg itself could be drilled and emptied and preserved?

I know there are laws about domestic migratory birds as well, but not sure if Robins are covered.

What do you do with an ostrich egg?

GuyZero — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:08:16 -0800

What do you do with an ostrich egg? Other than making a really huge fried egg? Whole Foods around here sells ostrich, goose & duck eggs. So what do you do with these really large eggs other than use them as big chicken eggs? Are there specific cooking techniques or recipes for these things? Are they different in their internal composition (other than volume/mass) in any way?

Twin chicks?

csw — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:45:05 -0800

Can chickens hatch twins? I am getting a double yolk egg from my hens about once a week. If these were fertilized, and if the hen were broody, would these eggs hatch as twins - two chicks from one egg?

I suspect not...

Indian food allergies?

zeek321 — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:33:56 -0800

Which Indian restaurant dishes never have wheat or dairy (or corn or eggs)? I have seriously annoying but not dangerous food allergies to wheat, dairy, eggs, and corn. I know cream is in a bunch of Indian dishes, but I've also had some amazing Indian food that hasn't given me any problem at all. (Trace amounts of allergens don't seem to cause a reaction for me, i.e. as long as it's not an official ingredient.)

Can you help me compile a list of the "types" of dishes that I can eat? (e.g., if the dish has X in the name or it's cooked in way Y, then it's definitely safe. If it has Z in the name, then it's cooked with cream, etc...)

egg white + egg yolk + egg yolk + ? = deliciousness

moss — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:03:35 -0800

What can I make tonight using one egg and one extra yolk? I just made a souffle. The recipe needed five egg whites, but only four yolks. I also accidentally broke one more egg than I needed. So now I have an egg and an egg yolk sitting in a bowl. What should I do with them?

I'm thinking of something custard-ish, but I'm open to other possibilities. I've got various ingredients around, but no more eggs. Bonus points if it can be enjoyed by two people, and if it goes well with spinach souffle.

How to start a nest egg?

marclar — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:57:14 -0800

Now that I have a little extra money, how should I start saving it? (I don't have a 401(k)) For instance, what's an IRA and why should I care? Or what about this thread talks about high-yield savings? Or this one about index funds? While I *am* young, I'm mostly concerned with creating a nest egg, not playing the stock market (read: I'm more interested in low-risk that will hopefully allow me to afford a family and eventually retire). Thanks!

From needle to baby

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:56:30 -0800

Pros and cons of egg donation? I'm in my mid-20's, young, well-educated, and about to be broke. I'm thinking about doing egg donation as a way to put aside a little money while I'm looking for a job in the new economy. I'm not remotely bothered by the "selling your body" part of it, but I have a few questions -- would appreciate any feedback from people who have done this before, or who have experience in this area.

Logistical questions: (on procedures)
1. The process for donation lasts about a month? What can I expect on a day to day basis?
2. How long does the screening process take? (How early should I start applying?)
2. I'm looking at going through an infertility program, not a private broker (so medical costs will be covered). How does insurance work for this? Will my medical insurance cover if something goes wrong, or do I sign some sort of temporary policy with them?

Selection questions: (on eugenics?)
1. For selection purposes, do they care about things like employment history? SAT scores? GRE's? I'm a standard humanities type - which means I can't do math, thank you very much. Is this going to be a problem?
2. Family history: Like I said - I'M OK with this, but my family isn't, and I'd rather not discuss it with them. Are they going to need family history / medical records on paper, or is this something that can be covered in the interview process?
2. Awhile back, I was going through a rough patch in school, diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, and put on a very low dose of Prozac. I'm now off the medication and doing much better, but am not sure how this affects my selection for something like this. Should I even bother applying, or is this going to put me out of the running?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

Two Eggs, Any Style?

applesurf — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:05:30 -0800

When the breakfast menu says, "Two Eggs (Any Style)", realistically, what are the different styles available? Personally, I've tried fried (sunny side up), scrambled, boiled, and half-boiled (soft-boiled). Any other styles that I should try?

burping sulfur rotten egg smell

kevnmo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:57:01 -0800

My husband has been burping with a sulfur/rotten egg smell attached. He also complained about being very gassy. I looked on Google and every article posted was from 2004. This is only the second time in his 42 years that he has experienced this. It usually lasts for 1 week. He takes high blood pressure meds, with high cholesterol meds. He needs a fast remedy, any ideas. Right now he is taking Peppermint Gels w/ginger and fennel oils (2xday) Thanks.

Are Safeway organics really organic?

biwa-shu — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:24:34 -0800

Safeway: regular brands and house brands out the wazoo. It says organic, but is it? So Safeway and other stores too have their regular supplier brands, in regular and organic varieties, as well as their own house brand in varieties organic and not.

Today we bought organic Driscoll berries, but they looked just like the non-organic ones, except for the label on the container. After watching some videos on Driscoll's site, it seems that they get their berries from a number of sources, which might indicate that their organic berries only come from organic producers. But the container and the contents were totally identical--only the label differentiated them.

Then the eggs were even worse. The best endorsement a Safeway egg had going for it was "Laid by uncaged hens." Ok, great! You take them out of their cages before they lay eggs.

I asked the manager at the register about all this, and she gave me a glassy-eyed schpiel about how she had asked the same questions and was totally convinced that the answers she got were satisfactory. But it's so easy when it's the same company that writes your paycheck...

So where's the beef? To what extent can we trust the labels and the signs?

What battery does the Robin's Egg Vibrator use?

harwons — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:41:36 -0800

What battery does the Robin's Egg Wireless Vibrator use? If anyone knows the type of batteries in its remote, then even better. For reference, this is the most comprehensive list of batteries I know of. Thanks!

Cookies without eggs?

flibbertigibbet — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:03:16 -0800

Do you know any easy-to-make cookie (or just dessert) recipes that have no eggs? Bonus points if there are no ingredients that would require a trip to the grocery store (no buttermilk, no special chocolate, no fancy egg-substitute, etc.).

Egg white cost question?

emptyinside — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:35:29 -0800

Why do 100% egg whites cost 2x more than 99%? I like egg whites, they're good for a number of things. I just wonder... why do they charge so much more for the 1% extra? You'd think that by not having to add all the stabilizers and stuff, they'd save on the cost. It doesn't make sense.

What makes raw eggs dangerous?

lord_yo — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:20:15 -0800

What is the relationship between the age of a consumed raw egg and the risk of food poisoning, and what factors influence it - in general, but also specifically to salmonella? While I understand that the longer you wait to consume a raw egg, the higher the risk of food poisoning, I have trouble understanding some details about it - specifically:

- Are the dangerous organisms typically inside the egg, or is it contamination from other sources that introduce them?

- What is more important - the quality of the egg, or the waiting time before consumation?

- Is the risk of getting salmonella via raw eggs a stochastic one (i.e. there either are salmonella in the egg, and then you will surely get it, or there isn't, and you will not get it), or is it a risk that's getting bigger over time (i.e. if there are salmonella in the egg, the chances of you getting food poisoning depends on the time you wait before eating it).

How do factories deal with eggs?

BuddhaInABucket — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:48:59 -0800

How do factories that make processed foods deal with eggs? I can't think of any way a machine would be able to open up an egg and get the insides out without getting shell everywhere, but there must be a way. Google-fu is failing me. Pics/video of an egg machine operating would be swell!

How to make egg noodles?

macsigler — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:35:52 -0800

How do I make decent egg noodles? I've been trying to make Chinese egg noodles but they come out weird. Ideally they should be the skinny, long, round noodles. Instead, the dough clumps together, smushes when I try to roll it up, breaks when I try to unroll it, and I basically just lose at life. :P
What is the secret to making these? Is there a step-by-step recipe or method that you've used that is tried and true? Thanks in advance!

vegan waffle recipe without banana or pumpkin?

amtho — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:19:15 -0800

Vegan waffles with no banana, using egg substitute? I've got some Bob's Red Mill egg substitute (yes, I looked on their web site for a recipe - no luck). It's a powder. I could just use the equivalencies on the package - so much powder + so much water = 1 egg (plus I'd add some oil to make up for the lack of fatty egg yolk).

But of course, vegan egg substitute is not exactly like egg, it doesn't bind quite as well, and if you use too much there can be a slight bitter taste. I think there's actually seaweed involved. Waffles depend on the binding qualities of egg in order to be removed in one piece from the waffle iron; a misstep could lead to a very messy waffle iron full of gunk that will be difficult to remove. Not to mention a bunch of less-than-tasty waffles.

So, I'm trying to find some kind of proven recipe to use. No odd flavors, though - we've got some lovely-looking maple syrup that we'd like to use, and just plain old waffles is the perfect companion for it.

Searching for [vegan waffles] yields all kinds of recipes using pumpkin or banana as a binder -- I definitely don't want to use banana, as it will be too sweet to add much syrup then, and I really just want a plain waffle that will take various toppings well. Pumpkin just doesn't sound good to me right now, anyway. I even found waffleparty.com -- but it doesn't have a plain waffle recipe (that I can find), just a bunch of slightly-too-interesting ones. I also searched the Post-Punk Kitchen blog (the cupcake book they published is awesome), but no luck.

Searching for ["egg substitute" waffles] yields recipes that, I strongly suspect, are using "egg beaters", which are actually egg whites -- not what I want. I'm surmising this because the quantities given for the egg substitute are liquid measure quantities - like 1/4 cup or 2 Tbsp.

I've got some soy yogurt to work with, too, and I'd also be interested in a vegan pancake recipe. Thanks!

What's your fave eggnog?

mboszko — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:07:45 -0800

Fancying myself a connoisseur of egg nog, I want to know your favorite pre-manufactured egg nogs (both alcoholic and non), and your favorite (or even "secret") family recipes to help me find the the best nog ever. Before you snark: I have checked Google. My google-fu is strong. But I want the opinions of a bunch of people that I would wager, on average, end up in a higher percentile of "good taste" than the unwashed google'd masses.

Also, if you are recommending a store-bought nog that is not a regional brand (that is, probably everything except Bordens), I would really appreciate also hearing what area you are buying it in so I know where it's available.

Thanks-- I look forward to trying them all!

I've lost the Easter Bunny

twirlypen — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:29:46 -0800

Bookfilter: my family had a book when all us kids were younger. It was an Easter book that told the story of all the different Easter bunnies delivering eggs, and how one bunny delivered one to a young boy sick in bed. Where can I find it? More detail: in the book, there are hundreds of Easter bunnies. Most are big, brawny types who are very proud of themselves and deliver extravagant eggs to rich kids and princes. One bunny is just small weakling who gets teased by the tough rabbits because his egg is so small and plain. He takes the egg over mountains and valleys and eventually comes to a plain little house and delivers the egg to a sick little boy. Then the Head easter bunny says that it's the most important egg of all, or something like that.

It's wonderfully illustrated and it would make the best Christmas present for my family... but I can't find it anywhere. I don't even know what it's called.

If it makes a difference I live in Adelaide, Australia, but I'd happily ship it here from anywhere.

Shelf life of scrambled eggs

rolypolyman — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:37:09 -0800

How long will scrambled eggs keep? About 2 days ago I pre-prepared an omelette with ham and some veggies, and put it in the fridge. How long will this keep before I start risking food poisoning? Also bear in mind that it came out very slightly runny, so I wouldn't call this 100% cooked.

My Google-fu only shows shelf life of eggs in the shell, and other ask.mefi questions only discuss shelf life of hardboiled eggs.

Keep me from being a food sissy!

sugarfish — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:13:33 -0800

Help me learn to love eggs. I hate eggs. I'll bake with them, but I won't eat them on their own. However, I want to learn to enjoy them -- I can always use another protein source, and if I knew I wouldn't waste them I'd be able to get an egg share from my CSA next year. Plus BitterOldPunk called someone a food sissy in another thread yesterday and I was all nodding my head, favoriting the comment, when I realized that I myself am a food sissy and I would like to get past it.

When I was a kid, I liked scrambled and fried eggs. I never liked them hard-boiled. I don't eat them now because I have texture issues and for whatever reason eggs hit those buttons.

I'd love good recipes featuring eggs and any anecdotal advice.

First, thou pullest the holy pin.

cmyk — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:30:23 -0800

A grey egg, covered with rows of bling and a teeny tiny cross on top -- encased in a block of Lucite. Holy hand grenade? Miniature pope hat? Yes, I have pictures. What is it? A friend gave it to me. All we know is that it was one of five frillion random objects in her recently-deceased grandfather's house. It looks like an award, but for what, I can't begin to guess. I don't even know what to tell Google to look for.

I have for you three photos ~~no more no less~~ because my camera's macro pitched a hissy trying to focus on the scratches in the plastic instead of the egg itself.

Front view, or, I think it's the front, because this side has the bling on the center of the cross on top.

Blur-tastic view of same, with a AAA battery for scale.

Sticker on the bottom of the thing, which I think reads thus: V. H. Blackton & Co * Attleboro Falls [and I can't read the rest of it because it's torn away]. Googling that takes me here, which leads me to believe this is some kind of award... but, for what?

How'd they cook that egg?

pwb503 — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:06:48 -0800

How'd they cook that egg? I ordered a "fried egg, over hard," and was presented with a normal fried egg but with what looked to be the yolk removed. There wasn't a hole in the egg, but rather just the skin of the yolk laying flacid over where one would normally see yellow. Upon further inspection, the yolk was actually "sandwiched" between the two cooked sides (top side and bottom side) of the egg white surrounding the yolk hole. It wasn't a fluke, as I got two eggs like this with my order. What is this type of egg called and how'd they do that?

Mommy, why am I different?

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:45:47 -0800

IVF + donor eggs = very cute child., but worried about the day he starts asking questions. We have a child (currently toddler age) through IVF that is the product of the father's sperm and a donor egg. There are features of this child like hair color that is slight different than daddy and mommy. And a careful eye may show that none of mom's prominent features are present. Perhaps when he is much older, our child might notice these things, or hear it from his peers. Then again, he may not even notice.

Right now, besides our pediatrician, only 2 close relatives know that we used donor eggs, and we have their assurance that this information will never spread, unless we say so.

For parents who are in a similar situation as us, or for those who are in a situation similar to our child, what advice would you have in terms of (1) whether or not we reveal the donor egg background to the child and (2) if we tell the child, when is an appropriate age to do it?

Bonus thanks for pointers to any forums, articles or books that discuss this type of decision.