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Egg prices have cracked $7.75 or higher per dozen, leaving cooks
scrambling for alternatives. The crisis is also reshaping how we cook,
what we eat, and where we obtain our food. As prices soar, shoppers
are adapting by getting creative in the kitchen.
Higher prices are forcing shoppers to adjust. On platforms like
Reddit and YouTube users are sharing tips for finding affordable
options or swapping out eggs in recipes.
Consumers are also scouring food-related websites such as Food
Network, which are publishing articles on good substitutes for eggs.
Listed below are three sites to get you started:
• www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-
essentials/the-best-egg-substitutes-for-baking-and-cooking
• www.thekitchn.com/best-egg-substitutes-baking-23003895
• www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/special-diets/best-egg-
substitutions
Other ways to adjust are:
Using egg substitutes: Many plant-based products in grocery
stores offer affordable options that work well for cooking and baking.
Getting creative in the kitchen: Chefs and home cooks are
embracing trends like eggless desserts, such as chocolate mayonnaise
cake, or substituting mayonnaise for eggs in baked goods.
Explore local options: Farmers' markets, small family farms,
backyard chicken coops, and egg stands are thriving.
Stock up: If you do find a bargain buy on eggs, remember that
eggs have a short life that might be extended to two months if stored
under optimal conditions. Wash and dry the egg. Store them in their
original carton in the coldest part of the refrigerator, at or slightly
below 40 degrees F.
To test for freshness: Place eggs in water. If eggs sink to the
bottom and lie flat, they are fresh. If they stand on one end at the
bottom, they are a few weeks old but still edible. If the egg floats to
the surface, it is no longer fresh. ~ Irene Welkler
If you have any questions, please feel free
to call or text me at (951) 275-7081.
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