Happymama Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well, they are moulting untidily all over the place, and a dearth of eggs in the Eglu and none in their summer laying spot behind the Mexican Choisya I guessed they'd stopped laying about two weeks ago. Imagine my surprise when I can't find a hen - go looking for her, and find her sat on 25 large organic brown eggs by the patio under the bushes. Only visible cos there were so many, they'd flowed out onto the patio! Bloomin' eck. So now - having bought 12 organic very large eggs in Tesco last friday, what do I do with thirty odd of the blinking things? Can shed 6 in the direction of my neighbour, who will give me £1 for them too, bless her. But the rest.. I can't make real custard, it always separates, but do love baked egg custard (PROPER comfort food) and might just have to make one or two for the evenings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Fantastic, that really made me chuckle!! can't you tell your neighbours its buy 6, get 6 free?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Chooks Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Eggy crumpets a la Jamie Oliver is personally recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Pickled Eggs for Christmas,maybe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 batter for yorkshire pudding perhaps then freeze? loads of cakes omelets for the next week!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 How about a huge dinner party, with mini tortillas as an appetiser, chinese egg and sweetcorn soup as a starter, giant omelette as a main course, and any eggy pudding to follow (creme brulee maybe, does that contain a lot of egg)... then an egg painting party (it's not Easter but who cares, practice makes perfect)... and handing out indigestion tablet to all guests as they leave? Isn't there a liquor made from egg? Advokaat or something? That could be the way to go... Xmas gift in original and homemade way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 hahaha, thats briliant. she mustve looked very funny balanced on that pile of eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hi - make sure you check they are all fresh - you don't know how long she's been laying them there for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 How about pancakes? I make loads at a time then freeze them with a piece of baking paper between each one so you can take them out as you want to. My boys love pancakes Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Christmas Cake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Nigella's Clementine cake uses 6 eggs, you could make a few of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymama Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hi - make sure you check they are all fresh - you don't know how long she's been laying them there for! Yes I do. 6 eggs each a week, it's just on 2 week's worth, and all of them sank very quickly to the bottom of a sink full of water, so they're very fresh. It's been nice and cool here and they were in the shade. Friend took 14 of them, and the X has taken six, so it's a bit better, Now i can see the egg rack again. Am still considering my options, might have to be custard, I've just got some rhubarb and the apple tree's rather laden, so a crumble is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
