Egg facts

Egg facts and general information about eggs.

Where Do Eggs Come From:

Eggs come from poultry including chickens, ducks, and quail.
Chicken eggs are used the most.

Why We Need Eggs:

Eggs provide protein and other nutrients our bodies need.

Try an Egg Cooker for fast perfect eggs.

Some Things You Use Eggs For:

Besides eating eggs fried, boiled, scrambled and many other ways, eggs are used for a variety of dishes.

• In meatloaf, eggs bind the meat together.


• In baking, eggs are mixed in the cake and cookie mix.


• Brush egg whites on bread before it is baked for a glaze.


• Mayonnaise is made from eggs.


• Other fun things with eggs are deviled eggs and dying Easter eggs.

Try this fun recipe for egg boats found at our kids cooking lesson

Assistant Chef Lesson 5.

Kids Cooking Video: Cooking Eggs

Buy the complete Cooking for Kids DVD set.

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