Thus, the only way to really know what you are get- ting with eggs is to know the source. Local farms that truly pasture their hens and offer supplemental organic feed will offer the healthiest, most humanely raised eggs. To find farms in your area, consult www.
localharvest.org or www.
eatwild.com. Then speak with the farmer directly and ask about pasturing methods and supplemental feed.
Eggs are one of those incredible food items that have thousands of culinary uses, which make them hard to discuss in a small food article. So rather than touch on all the possible uses of the utilitarian egg, I thought I would highlight some of my new favorite ways to enjoy them.
We are all familiar with fried or poached eggs, yet we tend to use them in very narrow ways like served on a plate with a bit of toast for dipping. Yet in the culinary world of late, fried or poached eggs have been showing up in the most unexpected and delicious places, such as on salads, in grain bowls, or even on pizza. One of my favorite ways to eat eggs is atop Socca, a traditional Provencal flatbread that is made with chickpea flour. Socca is a delightfully health- ful, gluten-free alternative to flatbread and can be almost pizza-like, depending upon how it is made. This version is fantastic for breakfast, or even for lunch.
Julie Wern is a psychotherapist turned stay-at-home-mom turned health coach and cooking instructor. She is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and the author of Hol- comb Farm CSA’s Simply Fresh blog (http://holcombfarm. org/blog), as well as her new food and lifestyle blog, The Wholesome Gourmande (
www.thewholesomegourmande. com). It is Julie’s passion to help individuals find their unique path to health without sacrificing joy and pleasure in food.
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