Lots of folks these days are opting for fresher-than-ever eggs. What better way to get fresh eggs than to raise your own – chickens, that is. It all started on the farm, but Martha Stewart certainly brought the art of raising chickens into the limelight. It’s so cool, in fact, that many celebrities – Julia Roberts for instance – are enjoying the benefits of the grow-your-own movement.
There are a few things to learn, of course, and it is for that very reason I’ve assembled the following list of resources.
As for chicken coops, they
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Did you know that just two chickens will provide you with between 10 and 12 delicious, fresh eggs a week?
A couple of my favorite things to make with those beautiful eggs besides sunny-side up and the classic French omelet:
My favorite frittata is made with diagonally sliced asparagus (saute for 3-5 min), very thinly sliced scallions, sliced white button mushrooms (saute for 3 min), 10 eggs, 3/4 cup of milk, two tablespoons heavy cream, about a half cup of shredded jack cheese, (goat or blue cheese can be used, too). Salt and pepper and fresh chopped flat leaf parsley. Mix eggs with milk. Add in everything else and pour into an oiled or butter 8-inch-square glass pan. Cook at 350 until set. About 25 minutes, but watch it and test it.
And, who doesn't like crepes? Try this recipe at kitchendaily.com and you won't go wrong.
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