Easter's all about the EGG! (go back »)

The egg is used at Easter to represent the tomb  which Christ was risen,  symbolizing the rebirth of man. Luckily for us, Easter comes at a time of year when hens are very busy laying eggs, giving us the perfect opportunity to experiment with sme great recipes.

For instance take the guinea. These hens lay eggs that have a lovely, delicate flavor that many say is far better than the plain old Chicken egg. Their shells are exremely tough and  require some patience and skill to open, but the taste is said to be well worth it.

The Aracauna is a hen that lays eggs that are naturally pigmented blue or green.
This natural coloring has dubbed these birds, "Easter Egg" hens.

Their eggs are also known to have a  higher protein and lower cholesterol than the standard hen. These eggs  have a smoother and creamier taste than the regular eggs that you can buy at the store, but they say there are many variables that determine overall taste.

Duck eggs are said to make your baked goods rise higher and goose eggs are said to be even more superior in baking and do an even better job than ducks do, so if you have any floating around, don't be afraid to try them.

Then there is the almighty ostrich egg. These are said to taste surprisingly similar to chicken eggs and are supposed to be very light and fluffy.
Although , one ostrich egg, when scrambled, can fill a 12-inch frying pan to the brim and feed an entire family, so you may want to invite a few people around if you are planning to crack one of these for breakfast.

There is one piece of infomation to bear in mind: An egg's taste depends very heavily on the bird's diet, especially the water it drinks and or swims in.
If she lives around reasonably clean water, her eggs will taste good and not rubbery but, if she's around water that's stinky, chances are her eggs will too!

The best way to tell if an egg is fresh or stale is to place it in a cup of tap water.
If it sinks to the bottom its fresh, but if it floats - at all - throw it away!

Click here to view a great egg recipe, Cluck Cluck

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