Our Eggs

Chicken vs. Duck

Chicken eggs are the expected choice, but duck eggs are a worthy option

Egg cartons include a dizzying array of information about how the laying hens are raised and ted. So here's how it breaks down: The USDA grades eggs on quality. The highest is AA, followed by A and B. AA eggs are the freshest and have firm. whites and high, round yolks. For the best flavor, choose eggs labeled as pasture-raised or from certified humane hens. Unlike standard eggs from caged hens (or even most "free-range" hens that actually live in cramped barns with a tiny door to a small outdoor space), pastured birds enjoy plenty of outdoor time. The shells' color varies by breed and has no bearing on quality or taste.

DUCK EGGS

Sizes vary, but duck eggs are larger than a large chicken egg. They have thicker shells, higher fat content in the yolks, and higher protein in the whites (so they can become rubbery if overcooked). When carefully cooked, duck eggs are delicious poached, fried, scrambled. and hard-boiled. The firm whites help baked goods like cakes rise higher. while the higher-fat yolks make gorgeous custards and ice creams. Duck eggs are sold under the same USDA regulations as chicken eggs.