$6 a dozen? I never imagined I would willingly pay this much for eggs, much as I love them. But during my Florida sojourn, thus far, we have not found a reliable local source for eggs produced by hens scratching freely under the palms, fed on decent grain and bugs. So we began buying eggs from The Country Hen, Hubbardston, MA, ( sold by the Publix chain,) laid by happy gals fed organic top secret feed.
The eggs are delicious---amazingly so. And loaded with Omega 3's, "six times that of a normal egg." Their shells are brown and substantial. The hens are free to walk all over their barn, and sun themselves on large porches. And a bonus to all who purchase the eggs--I have never seen them other than in recyclable six packs--"Farm News" from the CH folks, a nifty, folded-up writeup about something. Once, it was about George Bass, the owner, who was recovering nicely from a stroke.
Currently the CH scribes are talking Easter eggs, or Spring eggs, if you will. They insist their brown eggs dye up nicely. And suggest you try Red Cabbage Leaves for blue, Beets for pink, and Saffron for yellow, if you flinch at the thought of food coloring. ( Apparently paprika and red onion skins did not work as well as they had hoped for orange and red...)
Here's how: (Edited version.)
Bring 1 cup water and dye ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 15 min to an hour until desired color is obtained. Strain dye from veg. Add 2 T white vinegar.
Once dyed and dried, it seems you can rub eggs with "cooking oil" to add that glossy sheen.
We always buy Country Hen eggs...they are our favorite. I was told recently that some eggs are 'sprayed' with an antibacterial spray....which also affects the taste of the egg. So I have a question: Are you required to spray or bathe your eggs in any antibacterial/antimicrobial solutions? Thanks.
Posted by: Lynda Klem | August 11, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Now we have a great walkway that goes to the beach and to the canals that came from the partnership of community with government
Posted by: Timberland For Women | March 25, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Truly. These are the best "natural" eggs you can buy commercially, aside from those at a farmers market, laid by happy hens.
Posted by: Foodie | June 22, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Just tried my first batch of Country Hen eggs. Delish! I also checked out the video done by an ABC crew. All looks great at the CH farm. Was wondering about the de-beaking process. A few hens looks a bit short in the beak though most looked intact. Nothing was mentioned in the news clip. Hopefully, with the amount of dust bathing, preening and sunning the owner has taken into consideration for healthy, not to mention happy hens, beak trimming went out with the cages. Cudos to CH for finding the happy medium in farming for a profit.
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