Eggs! You have choices...

Hey, it's Marco! Are eggs good for you? Some say they are...some say they aren't. What the hell, I'm not giving up my eggs! So, if you see USDA Certified Organic on the carton, you can expect that the rules are being followed. The chickens are treated like royalty! If you see Certified Humane: Raised and Handled, you may want to raise an eyebrow. All this means is that the company gives food and water to its caged hens. Finally, if you see United Egg Producers Certified, run for the hills! These poor hens get on average about 80 square inches of living space. Go with the "Certified Organic!" Now when it comes to purchasing eggs, you only have two choices, color and size. Color is simple, white or brown. This is genetics folks! Some chickens lay white eggs, and others lay brown eggs. Color is the only difference. The nutritional value is the same. However, you'll most certainly pay more for the brown eggs because you are supposed to think that they are more natural or healthier. (Even though you throw out the shells anyway) Oh...don't toss them in the disposal! Still haven't figured that one out yet... Eggs come in small, medium and jumbo which means the nutrient content increases with size. Large egg, more protein, a little more cholesterol. Most recipes call for large eggs, so you have to compensate if you buy other sizes. Six medium eggs are equivalent to five large eggs, four extra large, and three jumbo. The grades--AA, A, or B refer to cosmetic differences. Eggs deteriorate with time, so keep them in the fridge, although I've left them on the counter for hours and still enjoyed them without dying, and use them fairly soon! And while you'll pay more for this convenience, you may also purchase them in the half dozen carton. Which is nice btw, because you can keep them in the car to throw at stray cats in the neighborhood! Or in my case, the mean ole lady across the street! Now you know...