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.
3. Learning in the shell
To cook eggs well, you need to know what's in them:
