Just cracking them open will do that! I actually keep eggs in an egg basket, not refrigerated. And I water test them when they’re over a week old or I’m not sure when I put them in.
You put the egg in a bowl, fill it with water. The ones that float are bad, the ones standing on end at the bottom of the bowl are iffy, those I use right away!
We raised chicken in the west Texas heat. Nests with up to 20 eggs in them, meaning they had been used for at least a couple of weeks, still had very fresh eggs in them. Of, course, that didn’t include a week in a backpack and several weeks in the back of a semi being hauled from the farm to the grocery store.
Culinary note: “the shelf life of refrigerated eggs is around 45 days, whereas unrefrigerated eggs are good for only about 21 days.” And yeah, I’m fun at parties…after a few adult beverages.
I read something about egg policy in United States vs Europe:
The United States has a requirement that eggs be washed before being sent to a grocery store. Washing the eggs removes a protective layer on the outside that prevents microbes from entering. If microbes enter the eggs, refrigeration protects the eggs.
The policy in Europe, on the other hand, does not require egg washing. Europeans typically place their eggs in a basket, and leave it at room temperature.
rshive almost 3 years ago
Probably left the eggs with the school principal.
PammWhittaker almost 3 years ago
Just cracking them open will do that! I actually keep eggs in an egg basket, not refrigerated. And I water test them when they’re over a week old or I’m not sure when I put them in.
You put the egg in a bowl, fill it with water. The ones that float are bad, the ones standing on end at the bottom of the bowl are iffy, those I use right away!
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
Isn’t it time for the holiday break from school?
kirico almost 3 years ago
Eggs don’t have to be refrigerated although a week may be a little long.
ChessPirate almost 3 years ago
She’s only willing to risk a hide tanning if the alternative is a gut buster…
Diane Lee Premium Member almost 3 years ago
We raised chicken in the west Texas heat. Nests with up to 20 eggs in them, meaning they had been used for at least a couple of weeks, still had very fresh eggs in them. Of, course, that didn’t include a week in a backpack and several weeks in the back of a semi being hauled from the farm to the grocery store.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Got to feel for Agnes.. so many inspiring ideas, thwarted.
Izzyrider almost 3 years ago
Eggs don’t need to be refrigerated, only in the US.
zxcar1 almost 3 years ago
Culinary note: “the shelf life of refrigerated eggs is around 45 days, whereas unrefrigerated eggs are good for only about 21 days.” And yeah, I’m fun at parties…after a few adult beverages.
Jogger2 almost 3 years ago
I read something about egg policy in United States vs Europe:
The United States has a requirement that eggs be washed before being sent to a grocery store. Washing the eggs removes a protective layer on the outside that prevents microbes from entering. If microbes enter the eggs, refrigeration protects the eggs.
The policy in Europe, on the other hand, does not require egg washing. Europeans typically place their eggs in a basket, and leave it at room temperature.