The elder of the two Ladies of Stumptown Savoury skips egg production once about every ten days, then makes up for it a day or two later with a really large egg that has two yolks. I have no idea how she manages to walk after laying such a large egg, but somehow she does. [...]

Categories: eggs
Tagged: eggs

One of the Ladies of Stumptown Savoury laid a larger than normal egg (on the left). She’s done this before. The egg is about twice the normal size, weighs about twice as much, and will have a double yolk. A three-egg omelet from two eggs–yet another reason to keep some chickens! Here’s a nice breakfast [...]

Categories: eggs, rant
Tagged: eggs, rant

After cracking open this first egg from The Ladies of Stumptown Savoury I am redefining “fresh” as it applies to eggs. Note how thick the inner white is, how the yolk is tall and well-defined. This egg was opened less than 2 hours after it was laid. (The Ladies were too busy to pose for [...]

Categories: eggs, rant, urban farming
Tagged: eggs, rant, urban farming

I wanted a nice Spring afternoon snack today, and when I spotted some lovely blueberries, I knew that a simple blueberry scone with lemon curd would go really well with a cup of coffee and a healthy dose of lazing about. Fortunately, I had lemon curd already made, so I could start on the lazing [...]

Categories: baking, dessert, eggs, mother recipe, preserving, vegetarian
Tagged: baking, dessert, eggs, fruit, mother recipe, preserving, technique, vegetarian

A frittata is always quick and easy and is a great way to use up leftovers. All you need is eggs. Potatoes are a traditional filler, and cheese is helpful as well.

Categories: Lunch, eggs, mushroom, supper, vegetarian
Tagged: eggs, Lunch, main course, mushroom, supper, vegetarian