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Easter Eggs Trivia

Eggs were colored, blessed, exchanged and eaten as part of the rites of Spring long before Christian times. As Christianity spread, the egg was adopted as a symbol of Christ's Resurrection from the tomb. For centuries, eggs were among the foods forbidden by Lent, so it was a special treat to have them again at Easter.

People in central European countries have a long tradition of elaborately decorated Easter Eggs. Polish, Slavic, and Ukranian people create amazingly intricate designs on the eggs. Every dot and line has a meaning. The Russian royal family carried the custom to great lengths, giving exquisitely detailed jeweled eggs made by the goldsmith, Carl Faberge, from 1880's until 1917.

At Goodwater Farm some of our "free birds" are of the Auraucana breed. This is an unusual breed of chicken named for an Indian tribe in Chile where they were discovered. Another name for them is the "Easter Egg Chicken" because they lay eggs whose shell is already colored. The shell colors range from a beautiful blue to green to pink! You may find one of these special eggs in one of our cartons. Even though the shell is not the same color as our other eggs, the inside tastes the sam -- so Enjoy!

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Goodwater Farms' Chickens are cage free. They live in a completely natural environment and get lots of exercise in our fenced-in chicken yard. Our chickens are healthier because they are strictly vegetarian fed. Fresh eggs are better for you because they have more Omega 3 Fatty Acids (which is good for your heart), and (a protein which is good for your eyes). Fresh eggs from free range chickens are also healthier than other eggs because they are absolutely antibiotic-free and hormone-free! For best results we suggest using your farm fresh eggs within 35 days. All of our cartons come stamped with a "Use by" date.



Quail Meat is available for your purchase. Quail is a southern delicacy and we take pride in our brood of Pharaoh Uzura. With only a two-year life span, quail are often held in tiny cages and fed inappropriate feed. Out quail are fed with wild game grains and healthy farm insects. They live in a large fly cage near our free-range chicken. Larger than your average farm-raised quail, the Uzura and their unique eggs are a great addition to any southern or even Asian menu!

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Luxury Scrambled Eggs
1 large scallion, thinly sliced 1/2 Tb sp. tightly packed curly Parsley leaves, chopped 1/2 Tb sp. tightly packed fresh Basil or Tarragon leaves, chopped 6 large Eggs	1 Tb sp. Heavy Cream 3 ounces, Cream Cheese cut in 3/4" pieces Salt and freshly ground Pepper as needed 2 Tb sp. Butter
1. Combine the chopped herbs. In a medium bowl use a fork to loosely combine the eggs and cream. Stir in the cream cheese, the herb mixture, and a little salt and pepper. 2. In a 10-inch heavy, non-stick skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add the eggs and stir with a spatula for a few seconds. 3. Lower the heat to medium low and keep stirring, scraping up any egg sticking to the pan, for about 3 minutes. 4. Eggs can be served almost wet, moist yet approaching firm, or quite firm. Serve hot, maybe with a salad of tart greens and orange sections for contrast. Serves 3 - 4 people Created by Shellagh Connelly, chef/owner of Mildred Pierce Café in St. Paul, MN To Top

Easter Eggs Trivia Eggs were colored, blessed, exchanged and eaten as part of the rites of Spring long before Christian times. As Christianity spread, the egg was adopted as a symbol of Christ's Resurrection from the tomb. For centuries, eggs were among the foods forbidden by Lent, so it was a special treat to have them again at Easter. People in central European countries have a long tradition of elaborately decorated Easter Eggs. Polish, Slavic, and Ukranian people create amazingly intricate designs on the eggs. Every dot and line has a meaning. The Russian royal family carried the custom to great lengths, giving exquisitely detailed jeweled eggs made by the goldsmith, Carl Faberge, from 1880's until 1917. At Goodwater Farm some of our "free birds" are of the Auraucana breed. This is an unusual breed of chicken named for an Indian tribe in Chile where they were discovered. Another name for them is the "Easter Egg Chicken" because they lay eggs whose shell is already colored. The shell colors range from a beautiful blue to green to pink! You may find one of these special eggs in one of our cartons. Even though the shell is not the same color as our other eggs, the inside tastes the sam -- so Enjoy!
Eggstraordinary Fact: The largest single chicken egg ever laid weighed a pound and had a double yolk and a double shell! To Top
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Luxury Scrambled Eggs

Easter Eggs Trivia