The paradox of washing eggs Did you know that it's better not to wash eggs? Washing eggs is not a good idea. Not with water and certainly not with soap! In this blog post, we explain why you should never do it. A fragile shell Eggs [...]
Corsican Easter cake - Caccavellu Caccavellu is a Corsican cake traditionally shared at Easter. Shaped like a crown, it is decorated with hard-boiled eggs. Here's how to make it for a sunny Easter! Ingredients 2 whole Columbus eggs + 1 Columbus egg yolk + 3 Columbus eggs for decoration [...]
Egg "en cocotte" with kale Kale is an old variety of green cabbage with curly leaves. You can find this leafy vegetable again more and more in supermarkets, recipes,... and rightly so! This vegetable provides a lot of essential nutrients for good health, such as vegetable omega-3 fatty acids, iron, vitamin C, calcium, beta-carotene [...]
What are the egg sizes? You've probably noticed that eggs are graded according to several sizes, going from small to extra large. In Belgium, all class A eggs are sorted according to weight, not size or shape. sSo eggs in the same container may not be exactly the same size, but they all belong [...]
Why is an egg brown or white? Brown and white eggs are staples in many kitchens around the world. Although the two types of egg are similar in many ways, there are a few differences between them. Does the colour of the eggs depend on the colour of the hen? Although [...]
Dutch baby pancake The Dutch baby pancake actually has nothing to do with the Netherlands, as it originated in the United States. It's an incredibly delicious pancake, synonymous with weekend fun! It's baked in the oven and looks like a cross between a pancake and a soufflé. As it cooks, the pancake rises a [...]
Cloud eggs Take your breakfast to new heights with these delicious cloud eggs. Ingredients 4 Columbus eggs 4 slices of wholemeal bread salt and pepper Preparation Break the eggs and keep the yolks (intact) in a separate bowl. Beat the egg whites and season with a little salt [...]
Egg drop soup Also known as "egg drop soup", this is an easy and inexpensive egg soup. Don't let its distinctive look fool you - it's a real delight! The concept is simple. Beaten eggs are poured into a hot broth to form swirling filaments on the surface that give the soup its distinctive [...]
Eggs: an ideal source of protein At a time when people are constantly talking about protein-enriched foods, it's worth remembering that eggs are considered one of the most perfect sources of protein. Not only is it affordable and versatile in the kitchen, it's also rich in nutrients that are essential for good health. [...]
Kransekake In Belgium, we celebrate Epiphany with a king cake made with frangipane. In other countries, these three kings are also celebrated, but not always with our typical round pie. In Scandinavian countries, the king cake sometimes takes the form of an enormous crown, a kransekake or kransekage, an almond-based cake. Very popular in [...]
