Egg Farmers of Canada

Back to School: We’re #Eggcited4Eggs!

August 21, 2014 By Lena

There are a LOT of things to obsess over with back to school around the corner. I’d list them all… but I don’t want to scare you away! And if you’ve got a kiddo or two (or three, or four…) chances are, you already know the drill.

One thing you shouldn’t have to worry about? Getting healthy, delicious – and most importantly, easy to make – meals on the breakfast table and in their lunch bags. And we’re here to help! With tips, tricks and the very best recipes from @eggsoeufs, you won’t want to miss the #Eggcited4Eggs Twitter Party on Thursday, August 28th at 8:00pm ET! (See official rules here.)

In addition to a fun-filled chat, we’ll also be sharing information about a new partnership between Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) and Breakfast Club of Canada. In Canada, one out of seven children goes to school on an empty stomach. As part of its commitment to social responsibility, EFC has partnered with one of the country’s major nutritional programs, Breakfast Club of Canada, which provides thousands of breakfasts to children every day.

“As farmers, we take our responsibility toward our community very seriously. Through this partnership, more children across the country will have access to a healthy start,” says Peter Clarke, Chair of Egg Farmers of Canada. “Every child deserves a complete breakfast before attending school and we are very proud to be partnering with Breakfast Club of Canada for such a great cause.”

To thank you for joining the conversation, we have some prize packs that will definitely get you #Eggcited4Eggs! RSVP below to join the fun, and see you on Thursday night! …

Eggs 101: How To Naturally Colour Easter Eggs

April 9, 2014 By Lena

If you frequent the Twitter Party circuit (and if you don’t, you’re missing out!) I’m really hoping you caught our #EggsAtEaster Twitter Party last night. Filled with a wealth of information about decorating, storing, and of course, cooking eggs at Easter, it was an incredibly fun and fast-paced party!

For those who did miss out, I wanted to share one of the most popular topics of the night – How To Naturally Colour Easter Eggs. It’s just one of the Eggs 101 tutorials that you can find at eggs.ca. Their how-to articles and videos have everything you need to become a certified eggs-pert (ba-zing!), and I’ve found myself consulting the website for everything from How to Make the Perfect Hard-cooked Egg to How to Make a Meringue. Courtesy of eggs.ca:

Household items you find in the fridge and pantry produce earthy-coloured (and edible!) beautiful Easter decorations. This is a fun and easy way to naturally colour hard-cooked eggs for your family. Here’s how.

Things You’ll Need: Eggs, saucepan, frozen berries, ground turmeric, vinegar and black coffee or tea.

1. Place frozen berries, turmeric and coffee grinds in separate medium saucepans.
2. Add 2 cups (500 mL) water and 1 tbsp (15 mL) vinegar to each saucepan.
3. Add 6 eggs to each saucepan. Set over high heat and bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Remove eggs from each saucepan. Strain and discard solids but reserve coloured liquids.
6. Cool slightly before placing eggs back into liquids for 30 minutes or until desired colour intensity is achieved.

For a glossy look, rub with a bit of cooking oil once the eggs are dry. Naturally-coloured hard-cooked eggs make great snacks in lunches, or as colourful appetizers at Easter brunch!

We’re Celebrating #EggsAtEaster!

April 2, 2014 By Lena

Few things go hand in hand like Easter… and Easter Eggs, of course! And just in time for the EGGcellent feast, the Egg Farmers of Canada are hosting a party of EGGpic proportions. EGGcited? So am I!

(In case you’re wondering, no, I don’t think I’ll ever tire of inserting “egg-isms” where appropriate. Too much fun!)

Join @eggsoeufs on Tuesday, April 8th at 9pm ET for the #EggsAt Easter Twitter Party. We’ll be chatting up a storm about your Easter traditions, creative tips for decorating Easter eggs, and how fresh, local Canadian Eggs play a supporting role in your holiday feast. From Festive Brunch Pie to Chocolate Bunny Bread, there are so many reasons to celEGGbrate the holiday!

We’ll have fabulous prizes up for grabs, including 7 x Easter Get Cracking Prize Packs (includes tons of Get Cracking Swag and an Easter Egg Decorating Kit), plus a GRAND PRIZE of an Easter Quiche-in-a-Box Prize Pack!

The Easter Quiche-in-a-Box Prize Pack includes everything you need to create the perfect Easter morning celebration – Get Cracking Swag, an Easter Egg Decorating Kit, a KitchenAid Mandolin slicer, a Quiche Dish Set from Crate and Barrel, a KitchenAid Box Grater, and a variety of special seasonings like thyme, basil, rosemary, peppercorns and sea salt. The prize is valued at $250.00! (Please see our official rules.)

RSVP below for a chance to win, and be sure to bring your #EggsAtEaster recipes, tips and ideas to share!…

Weekend Brunch: French Toast Kabobs

January 10, 2014 By Lena

If you frequent the Twitter Party circuit (and if you don’t, you’re missing out!) I’m really hoping you caught our #EggcellentEggs Twitter Party before the holidays. Because if you did, chances are, you’ve already made this portrait of deliciousness at least once. Three words: French Toast Kabobs.

It’s just one of the scrumptious brunch recipes you’ll find at eggs.ca, and is quite possibly the perfect meal for a late Sunday morning in winter. The trick is to use thick-sliced bread – or better yet, buy unsliced bread and slice it yourself (or ask to have it sliced at the bakery or grocery store). You’ll want the slices to be about 1-inch thickness. Day-old bread is best for French toast; when dipped in the egg mixture, it will hold its shape and absorb just the right amount of eggy goodness.

3 eggs
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 (1-inch) thick slices day-old whole grain bread
3 medium bananas
18 strawberries
3/4 cup fruit-flavoured or vanilla yogurt

1. Whisk eggs and cinnamon in shallow bowl until blended. Whisk in milk and vanilla.

2. Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.

3. Dip one slice of bread at a time into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Remove from egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Place bread on hot skillet. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over and cook other side until browned.

4. Remove bread from skillet and place on cutting board. Cut each slice into three equal strips, then each strip into three cubes. Cut each banana into six slices.

5. Thread a cube of bread onto 8-inch wooden skewer. Alternately add fruit and bread so skewer has three bread cubes and three portions of fruit. Repeat with remaining bread cubes and fruit, making 12 skewers. Serve with yogurt for dipping.

Variations:

• Use the bread of your choice (e.g. white, raisin, sourdough).
• Omit cinnamon; use chocolate milk instead of white milk.
• Drizzle kabobs with maple syrup, fruit syrup or chocolate sauce.
• Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over both sides of French toast before cutting into cubes.
• Sprinkle kabobs with icing sugar.

Entertain with #EggcellentEggs!

December 12, 2013 By Lena

For those of y’all in the Twitter Party circuit, this one is sure to put a smile on your face: YES, it’s another epic @eggsoeufs Twitter Chat!

Join the #EggcellentEggs Twitter Chat on Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00pm EST. We’ll be chatting up a storm about your favourite holiday recipes, tips for entertaining, and how fresh, local Canadian Eggs play a supporting role in your holiday feast. From delicious crème brulee to sweet meringues and potato latkes, eggs are present in almost every traditional holiday food! Now that’s an eggcellent reason to celebrate.

As always, we’ll have fabulous prizes up for grabs! To help you become the hostess with the mostest this holiday season, we’re going to be prizing Festive Eggnog Creation Kits to 7 lucky participants in our chat, and a GRAND PRIZE of a KitchenAid Food Processor. Colour me eggcited!

(For inspiration, be sure to check out the Holiday Recipes at www.eggs.ca. I’m partial to Caramel Eggnog!)

RSVP below for a chance to win, and be sure to bring your #EggcellentEggs recipes, tips and ideas to share!
(See our official rules here.)…

Celebrating the #GoodEggs with @EggsOeufs!

October 7, 2013 By Lena

Sometimes, good things happen all at once. This week, we’re looking forward to World Egg Day on October 11th, Thanksgiving weekend, and before that – a Twitter Chat that celebrates them both. Life is a bowl of ~~cherries~~ eggs!

Join us this Thursday night as we pay homage to all the #GoodEggs in our lives. From the people who have made a difference to the EGG-cellent recipes that keep life delicious, there’s much to be thankful for, and we’re gearing up for a fabulous chat hosted by @eggsoeufs! As always, there’ll be a ton of amazing prizes up for grabs, including “Get Cracking” prize packs, plus $50 and $100 grocery gift cards.

(Can’t wait to Get Cracking? Until October 9th, grab a $1.00 off coupon from the Egg Farmers of Canada.)

Fresh, local and high quality Canadian Eggs are a staple chez Lena. Fried, poached, scrambled or hard boiled – you name it – we’ll crack it up and cook it. In fact, they are our go-to meal on many a weekday night when we’re wanting a quick and easy dinner solution that’s nutritious, too. And with this incredible stash of egg recipes, it’s easier than ever to get cracking!

Love all this egg-cellent talk? See you at our Twitter Chat!

For your chance to win, RSVP below. Looking forward to partying with you!…

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It’s a #CanadianEggs Twitter Chat!

July 26, 2013 By Lena

We are ALL about eggs chez Lena.

Fried, poached, scrambled or hard boiled – you name it – we’ll crack it up and cook it. In fact, they are our go-to meal on many a weekday night when we’re wanting a quick and easy dinner solution that’s nutritious, too.

But have you ever wondered how eggs get from farm to table? Wonder no more!

Join the #CanadianEggs Twitter Chat on Wednesday, July 31st at 8:00pm ET. We’ll get crackin’ with some egg-cellent chatter, and we have two special hosts – Egg Farmers of Canada, and Canadian Egg Farmer Carol Leeming! She’ll take us through some of the amazing ways farmers get eggs to your table in a safe and delicious way.

We’ll also give away a prize or two (of course)… including The Big Green Egg BBQ, valued at approx. $1500!

For your chance to win, RSVP below. Looking forward to chatting with you!…