Lone Ranger Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Apologies if this has been covered before - but where is the best place to store eggs ? I have always put them in the fridge, but a friend has just told me that this can break down the nutrients and take away some of the lovely 'fresh' taste. Come to think of it you never see eggs in chillers in Supermarkets ? so where do you keep yours ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrishY Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I keep mine in this but they're not in there long I don't put them in the fridge as I thought they should be stored at room temperature but someone more knowledgeable may say different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I have a little wooden egg box in the kitchen. I was told not to store eggs in the fridge as they can absorb other fridgey smells. (Is fridgey a word? Well it is now) you can see it in the background behind the mountain of mincemeat jars They should stay fresh for 3 weeks out of the fridge. Also, it is best to use them at room temperature when cooking. Trust me, they won't last that long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I keep mine in an eggbox on the shelf above my cellar stairs. Remember to store them pointed end upwards! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I thought it was pointy end down! Mine sit in a chicken shaped basket on the countertop so most of them end up laying on their sides anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 There are two schools of thought on the fridge for storing them but I always remember what I was taught at college 20 years ago Every time you open the fridge door the temperature changes a little the result of this is condensation If this is on the shell of your eggs the porus nature of the shell will draw the small amount of liquid in along with ANYTHING that is also on the shell This is a problem for Grade A eggs as they must not be washed before being sold (for the same porus shell reason) and remember how pooey and muddy home laid eggs can be This is why they aren't in a fridge at the shops but annoyingly for elf n safety they advise to store them in the fridge at home madness At the end of the day its up to the individual to decide whether to fridge or not but I haven't for 20 years and I am still here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks all, I'll be investing in a new egg storage device now - and will keep them out of the fridge. No way do I want anything 'absorbed' into mine - and I think fridgey is a fantastic word !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 A lot of people have got an egg helter skelter. They look very good, but the eggs are on their sides. I store mine in the Omlet boxes, pointy end down with the name and date written on each egg. I also have a wooden egg box like Christians, but haven't used it yet. Perhaps when my new chicks come, grow up & start laying - maybe then I'll use it. I quite like those ceramic egg trays you can get too. Think they are in the Omlet shop? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 A lot of people have got an egg helter skelter. They look very good, but the eggs are on their sides. I store mine in the Omlet boxes, pointy end down with the name and date written on each egg. I also have a wooden egg box like Christians, but haven't used it yet. Perhaps when my new chicks come, grow up & start laying - maybe then I'll use it. I quite like those ceramic egg trays you can get too. Think they are in the Omlet shop? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I store mine on the side, pointy end down in one of the ceramic trays that they sell in the Omlet Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Im glad I read this thread as I always store mine in the fridge. Now I have an excuse to go and buy a cute chicken egg storage pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 A lot of people have got an egg helter skelter. They look very good, but the eggs are on their sides. I store mine in the Omlet boxes, pointy end down with the name and date written on each egg. I also have a wooden egg box like Christians, but haven't used it yet. Perhaps when my new chicks come, grow up & start laying - maybe then I'll use it. I quite like those ceramic egg trays you can get too. Think they are in the Omlet shop? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 woah Craftyhunnypie your message keeps getting repeated repeated repeated!!! alien forces at work again methinks... I like the look of the wooden egg storage box- where do you get them? I'm still storing eggs (very temporarily it must be said!) in an egg box- how utterly mundane they deserve something better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm trying not to buy a skelter, but it's really hard to resist. With bantam and standard eggs I'd end up with 2 though and I really don't have the worktop space. Here's where mine currently live: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Mine seem to tbe the only ones kept in the fridge. I deally I wouldnt but with limited space and three young climbing children theyre safer that way. Now if only I had a proper larder like my parents had.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm trying not to buy a skelter, but it's really hard to resist. With bantam and standard eggs I'd end up with 2 though and I really don't have the worktop space. Here's where mine currently live: Ooh, where did you buy the basket from as it's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 It came second-hand from the British Heart Foundation shop for the princely sum of £1.75!! I don't know where it was from originally I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I keep mine in an Egg Skelter. Where else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 It came second-hand from the British Heart Foundation shop for the princely sum of £1.75!! I don't know where it was from originally I'm afraid. Thanks You got a bargain there I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 What's an Egg Skelter ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Just found this egg holder - may have to place an order !! http://thecookskitchen.com/browse_1805 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 **This** is a thread about the Egg Skelter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I've got an Egg Skelter arrived a few weeks ago. I keep mine on the kitchen counter (not in fridge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Mine seem to tbe the only ones kept in the fridge. I deally I wouldnt but with limited space and three young climbing children theyre safer that way. Now if only I had a proper larder like my parents had.... I keep mine in the fridge too for similar reasons. I use eggs boxes that are numbered and I move them up as I use them. I think that they get a more even temperature, my kitchen is either freezing or hot and steamy plus my OH is a smoker and the only room in house that he smokes in is the kitchen much to my annoyance, so I don't want eggs tainted with cigarette smoke or cooking smells. I also have 2 lively cats who would probably knock them over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Looks like I'm outnumbered on the 'which way up you should store eggs' front. I've just checked the Omlet guide and it also suggests pointy end down. Sad person that I am, I thought I'd check out the 'official' line. The British Egg Information Service gave no advice as to which way up, but this is what it says about egg storage: "For optimum freshness and food safety, eggs should be kept at a constant temperature below 20oC. To avoid the typical temperature fluctuations in a domestic kitchen, we recommend that eggs are stored in their box in the fridge." .....although it doesn't explain what harm a temperature flucutation can do! So I'll bow to everyone else's greater wisdom and continue to keep my eggs in the cellar head, but turn them pointy end down. ....not that it makes much difference in this house as Bramble's daily offering tends to get eaten in less than 24 hours! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
