TIME Magazine
A Brief History of Eggnog
December 21, 2011
While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval Britain "posset," a hot, milky, ale-like drink. By the 13th century, monks were known to drink a posset with eggs and figs. Milk, eggs, and sherry were foods of the wealthy, so eggnog was often used in toasts to prosperity and good health. Eggnog became tied to the holidays when the drink hopped the pond in the 1700s.
Grand Forks Herald
BRUNCH RECIPES: Eggs Benedict . . . Classic Hollandaise . . . Asparagus-Parmesan Frittata
December 21, 2011
Three recipes perfect for brunch. Eggs Benedict, Classic Hollandaise and Asparagus-Parmesan Frittata - enjoy!
The Pyramid
Easy Christmas Day recipes
December 21, 2011
Christmas is a busy day, so easy, yummy food is a way for everyone to enjoy the events of the day. Make this easy egg and sausage strata the night before and wake up to a leisurely breakfast on Christmas morning. Pop it in the oven while everyone's opening presents and people will have something left to tuck into once all the gifts are unwrapped.
ABC 10 (Montana)
Sausage and Cheese Strata
December 21, 2011
Enjoy this recipe for Sausage and Cheese Strata on Christmas morning.
Detroit Free Press
Christmas breakfast: Eggs Benedict with Cara Cara Hollandaise
December 20, 2011
With the focus on opening gifts and spending time with loved ones, the goal of Christmas breakfast is to spend little time in the kitchen but still make the meal special. You might think poaching eggs for eggs Benedict would be a chore, but Jackie Brennan of Dearborn says it's not hard - even on Christmas morning.
Detroit Free Press
Christmas breakfasts: Strata with sausage, cheese and herbs
December 20, 2011
One dish that works well for easy Christmas breakfasts is casseroles or stratas. These egg dishes are typically made with a mix of cheese, chopped vegetables, bread and sometimes cooked and crumbled sausage. The bread is either cubed or in slices and can be almost any variety - just try not to use a heavy bread because you want the casserole to puff up when baked.
Detroit Free Press
Christmas breakfast: Crème Brûlée French toast
December 20, 2011
A super simple make-ahead dish is French toast that bakes in the oven in syrup. It takes just minutes to put together, and you can bake it immediately or cover it and refrigerate it overnight and pop it in the oven in the morning. Serve with additional syrup and sliced fruit or berries. Having these dishes ready to toss in the oven on Christmas morning is a cook's best friend. Many grocery stores are open until 5:30 or 6 p.m. this evening so there's time to run out for eggs, bread and milk.
Detroit Free Press
Christmas breakfast: Overnight savory French toast
December 20, 2011
Try this recipe for Overnight Savory French Toast on Christmas Morning.
Houston Chronicle
Stay merry with make-ahead breakfast
December 20, 2011
If you're an egg fan, we have several choices, including a get-it-done-the-night-before egg casserole or frittata. Have to have something sweet? Try our made-the-night-before French toast or overnight coffeecake. Whatever dish or dishes you select, assemble them the day or evening before, set the table, get the coffeemaker ready, the orange juice squeezed, the milk poured in a pitcher.
The Daily Republic
Freezer Eggnog French Toast is a no-mess, no-stress dish
December 20, 2011
Soaking slices of bread in spiced eggnog batter days before it will be served and storing them in the freezer makes French toast a convenient option for serving at a holiday breakfast or brunch. A baking pan or two of eggnog-saturated bread slices sending spicy holiday aroma through the house is much more inviting than the smell of bread cooking in burning butter on the stove and much more efficient for feeding a group than frying one or two slices at a time.
Yahoo! Shine
4 'Bad' Foods that Are Actually Good for You
December 19, 2011
Eggs: Yes, egg yolks contain cholesterol, but medical and nutrition experts now stress that saturated fats and trans fats raise blood cholesterol more than dietary cholesterol. Plus, eggs are a good source of nutrients. One egg contains 6 grams of perfect complete protein. Eggs are also good sources of choline, which has been linked with preserving memory, and lutein and zeaxanthin, which may protect against vision loss from age-related macular degeneration.
Hartford Courant
French Toast Casserole Prepped The Night Before
December 19, 2011
With Christmas falling on a Sunday, families have two opportunities to sit down to a hearty breakfast. We like the ease of baked French toast casserole. The preparation work takes place the night before, and the oven baking means that no one stands over a skillet browning the bread slice by slice. Golden challah bread works perfectly in this recipe.
The Times and Democrat
Egg-cellent ornaments are easy to make
December 19, 2011
Last year, our muse was sardine cans. This year, it's eggs. I've recently discovered a passion for decoupage, and it has got me wanting to swathe everything in my path with bits of paper and thinned glue. I've taken to making decoupage Christmas ornaments with our eggs. It's lots of fun and takes little true artistic skill.
Babble: The Family Kitchen
10 Cozy & Bright French Toast Recipes for the Holidays
December 19, 2011
What will you be eating breakfast morning? We will be having overnight French toast. I love making French toast the night before Christmas and baking it up while we are unwrapping presents. It is such a simple and delicious breakfast, it is honestly becoming a part of our holiday tradition. Here are a few more of our favorite cozy and bright French toast recipes for the holidays. Enjoy!
Eat. Drink. Smile.
Meatless Monday: pimento cheese deviled eggs
December 19, 2011
Remember last week when I was searching for some inspiration for a savory appetizer? Well, my friend Amanda chimed in with a suggestion to make deviled eggs. Oddly enough, the night before I had gone to bed thinking of the deviled eggs I'd eaten at Holeman and Finch in Atlanta the weekend before. That settled it. Deviled eggs were going to be mine.
WWLP-TV
Nancy Dell: Holiday weight, breakfast
December 15, 2011
While fast food has a bad reputation, there are some good choices. One of your best choices is an Egg McMuffin. For 300 calories it provides a good balance of protein and carb that will really stick with you.
Glamour Vitamin G Blog
Dinner tonight: Apple salad with hard-boiled eggs
December 15, 2011
I'm in love with this perfect, simple green salad from Food 52 (pick your favorite greens--I love arugula!) with sliced apples and hardboiled eggs. So healthful and easy.
The Mountain Mail
Egg producers offer several holiday recipes
December 14, 2011
Eggs are a versatile food that may be eaten alone, used to create entire meals and in holiday baking recipes. Jerry Wilkins of the Colorado Egg Producers Association said, "The holiday season rivals Easter in terms of egg sales because people are baking more and cooking for holiday guests. It's also the season of giving. Local farmers are dedicated to helping those in need who don't know where their next meal will come from. Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition but are often overlooked as a great source of nutrition and work well for families on any size budget."
Payson Roundup
A beautiful brunch for the holidays
December 14, 2011
A brunch should incorporate elements of breakfast and lunch with harmony. Contrast the blueberry muffins and coffee-glazed scones with smoked salmon with capers and onions and a hearty egg dish that is packed with flavor. Try a scramble with new filling combinations like chicken and asparagus, or crab and avocado with a dollop of sour cream and chives.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tips for hosting a holiday brunch
December 14, 2011
By Joe Crea
If you're looking for ways to gather your friends, stretch dollars and make the most of your limited time, a holiday brunch might be the way to go. While most of the prime party times are already booked, mornings tend to be more flexible, especially on weekends. Depending on your style and your crowd, breakfast or late-morning gatherings are perfect for a leisurely get-together. Planned sensibly, an early-day party can be more affordable, too. Eggs, sausages and other breakfast proteins are less expensive than the cuts of meat you'd usually turn to later in the day.
Appeal-Democrat
Sample a hearty egg torta from Spain
December 13, 2011
This week, we are preparing a Spanish egg torta, which is just like a frittata. This recipe can be made with any combination of ingredients you prefer.
State Journal-Register
Food Bites: Ag department contest, chili cook-off
December 13, 2011
To increase awareness about Illinois food products and businesses this holiday season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture is holding a "12 Days of Christmas Contest" today through Dec. 25. A winner will be selected randomly each day from the department's Facebook and Twitter fans. Winners will receive an Illinois product (such as a gift certificate, meat package, cheese, fudge, wine) and an assortment of cooking supplies donated by the American Egg Board.
New York Times Well Blog
What's in your kitchen?
December 13, 2011
By Anahad O'Connor
What's in your refrigerator? There's a good chance that residing somewhere on its shelves is at least one carton of eggs and a block of Cheddar cheese. Those are among the findings from the NPD Group, a market research company, which every three years publishes a massive report revealing the most common items Americans stock in their kitchens, as well as their recipe and cooking habits. This year the group interviewed a broad range of people in nearly 3,000 households around the country. The report found that nearly 9 out of 10 households always keep eggs in the kitchen, while almost 6 out of 10 always have Cheddar cheese and yogurt on hand.
Smitten Kitchen
Caesar salad deviled eggs
December 12, 2011
Of course, to make devilled eggs, you need to make peace with peeling hard-boiled eggs and I want to tell you, I've spent a lot of time peeling hard-boiled eggs, mostly ineffectively, and have come up with several theories that since I have the mic, I will now bore you and the rest of my audience with.
Deseret News
Keep eggnog, other treats safe to eat
December 12, 2011
By Addie Broyles
December is the most cooking-intensive month, even for people who don't cook that frequently the rest of the year. To make sure that the food you cook and serve is safe, follow these guidelines to keep bacteria growth down: -- Keep hot foods hot (above 140 degrees) and cold foods cold (below 40 degrees).
Yahoo! Shine
Quick and delicious ways to eat eggs
December 12, 2011
Eggs are the breakfast, lunch, and dinner of champions. Rich in protein but low in calories, they make the perfect base for countless healthy meals or snacks. And since eggs are so versatile, you can get creative and whip them into savory entrees, brunch dishes, desserts, or even healthy cocktails. Read on for our favorite fast and easy ways to enjoy eggs.
The Daily Pioneer
Eat eggs at breakfast to lose weight
December 10, 2011
For decades, it was feared eggs caused high blood pressure and raised cholesterol. Now, researchers at Surrey University have found that eating eggs for breakfast can help slash the calories eaten at lunch and dinner. Eggs keep one fuller for longer compared with other common breakfast foods, and are also better for people who want to resist afternoon snacks on biscuits, cake or chocolate, according to the researchers.
Style Bistro
Holiday brunch - strata
December 9, 2011
This is my new favorite holiday brunch entree. Not that it is strictly for the holidays, because, really, it is just a breakfast. But since holidays tend to involve more entertaining, I thought that this would be a good "holiday" brunch. And really, this is a meal that can be eaten for lunch or dinner too. So it's not just for breakfast either. Maybe the title should just be "food"? Moving along....this egg strata is delicious. It's an egg dish, but it uses bread, which gives the dish a kind of custardy feel.
The Survivalist Blog
The perfect survival food
December 8, 2011
Eggs are inexpensive and highly nutritious. The egg is incredibly versatile: I have read that there are more than 100 ways to cook an egg! And finally, every part of the egg can be used: the yolk, the egg white, the eggshell and even the egg membrane. No waste.
Double Duty Mommy
Chicken, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
December 6, 2011
Today I bring you a breakfast sandwich. If you can take the time to make scrambled eggs in the morning then you have enough time to make this sandwich which adds more protein into the most important meal of the day.
Yahoo! Shine
25 good, cheap foods to keep in your kitchen
December 6, 2011
Eggs: $1.99 for a dozen large (17 cents per serving)-Not just for breakfast, eggs are among the easiest foods to cook. If you're watching your cholesterol, scramble one egg and two egg whites. Add onion and spinach and you've got a great omelet.
Yahoo! Shine
Introducing brinner: 7 ways to eat breakfast for dinner
December 6, 2011
What's more fun than breakfast in the morning? How about breakfast at night! These recipes are sure to liven up your family meals by putting something altogether unexpected on the dinner table. It's a treat all are sure to enjoy!
Yahoo! Shine
How to poach an egg
December 6, 2011
My best friend was in town from Los Angeles over the weekend, and one of the first things she did when she saw me was to proudly proclaim that she had set a cooking goal for herself. "I love poached eggs at brunch, so it's time I learned how to make them at home," she said. Instead of going out on Sunday, we stayed home and made poached eggs with blender hollandaise and prosciutto. For some reason, poached eggs developed a reputation for being difficult to make, but really, the process is easier than waiting in line at a popular city brunch spot.
Evansville Courier and Press
A healthier breakfast can lead to a brighter future
December 5, 2011
It's most important to start the day with a balanced breakfast that includes at least three of the five food groups: a whole grain, protein, dairy, fruit or vegetable. Eating a source of protein at breakfast keeps the stomach feeling full, which keeps the mind happy and focused. Here are just a few examples of wholesome breakfast menus: Whole grain cereal, boiled egg and a fruit.
WebMD
Low vitamin D may raise diabetes risk in kids
December 5, 2011
By Salynn Boyles
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because the body makes the vitamin when the skin is exposed to the sun. Food sources of vitamin D include oily fish, eggs, fortified milk, and breakfast cereals. Normal-weight children in the study had greater seasonal variations in vitamin D levels than obese children, suggesting that they had greater sun exposure.
FOX 8 Cleveland
Recipe: Brioche French toast casserole with pecans
December 5, 2011
This make-ahead breakfast treat couldn't be easier to prepare. Just assemble the night before and pop it into the oven about an hour before you sit down to eat. For an even more festive dish, add 1/2 cup dried cranberries to the egg mixture.
Shape Magazine
20 quick and easy ways to cook eggs
December 5, 2011
Eggs are the breakfast, lunch, and dinner of champions. Rich in protein but low in calories, they make the perfect base for countless healthy meals or snacks. And since eggs are so versatile, you can get creative and whip them into savory entrees, brunch dishes, desserts, or even healthy cocktails. Read on for 20 of our favorite fast and easy ways to enjoy eggs.
Chicago Now
Eggs: Superfood, not superfat
December 4, 2011
By Dana Artinyan
Let me set the record straight here. Eggs are a wonderful, natural, healthy, dare I say superfood. Here's why: Relatively low in calories (70 calories a pop), vitamins and minerals that promote eye health, brain functioning, fetal growth and development, and muscle retention, aid in weight loss or maintenance because of their high protein content (see below). They will certainly NOT make you fat.
Kirbie's Cravings
Bacon egg biscuit sandwich cups
December 4, 2011
Breakfast biscuit egg bacon sandwich in a cute, portable form. Preparation only takes about 10 minutes. This may be my favorite breakfast cup creation yet. I knew there were more variations I haven't thought of. Some great one I've been missing. Then the other day I saw my brother eating a biscuit breakfast sandwich. And suddenly I had my answer. When I used to get breakfast at McDonald's, my choice was always the sausage biscuit sandwich. This is a take on that sandwich, but with bacon instead of sausage, and in a convenient cup form.
Kansas City Star
The best breakfasts start with protein
December 3, 2011
By Alison Johnson
You won't stay full long on carbohydrate-rich breakfasts such as sugary cereals or pastries. Choose cereals made from rice, oats, wheat, barley or rye; eggs and low-fat dairy such as yogurt and milk also are good protein sources.
Times-Picayune
10 key nutrients and how to get them from your food
December 2, 2011
By Molly Kimball
Eggs are one of the top food sources of choline, but this is one instance in which the low-fat, protein-rich whites aren't best. It's actually the yolks that are packed with choline, with about 116 mg per yolk. (A single ounce of cooked beef liver has about 117 mg of choline, but how many of us eat liver on a regular basis?)
Men's Health
The nutrient that improves your memory
December 1, 2011
By Cassie Shortsleeve
Research from the USDA has also shown choline lowers blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine-which, when present in high levels, can lead to heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Extra choline also helps in constructing the "memory" neurotransmitter (acetylcholine). Eggs, chicken, and seafood are three good choline sources. One large egg contains about 125 milligrams (mg) of choline, while 3 ounces of chicken can contain between 200 and 300 mg (the USDA recommends 550 mg a day).
Times-Picayune
Meringue kisses
December 1, 2011
By Judy Walker
The American Egg Board shared this recipe for meringues which, yes, are best made on a dry day. Other than that, they're super easy to make, and the recipe has several variations. If you have a pastry bag, use a plain tip to pipe them onto the cookie sheets.
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