Duck eggs : Bigger, richer, with a creamier yolk - perfect for baking.
Quail eggs : Tender and speckled, perfect for garnish and marinating.
Ostrich eggs: A novelty (one egg is the equivalent of 24 chicken eggs!), but rarely found outside of specialist markets.
And then there's the double yolk – a rare pleasure that occurs about once in 1,000 eggs. Often endured by young hens, these double-yolk wonders are prized for their exceptional abundance and symbolic good luck. In a pan, they are not just a curiosity – it's a bonus.
Nutritionally, eggs are a real bomb: they contain high-quality protein, vitamins D and B12, selenium and choline (essential for brain health). Double egg yolks mean slightly more nutrients — and, of course, more cholesterol — but modern research confirms that for most people, moderate egg consumption does not increase the risk of heart disease.Dairy & Eggs
3. Learning in the shell
To cook eggs well, you need to know what's in them:
