Contest Reminder....

Remember you have a chance to win a PDF of the first edition of the first book in the CoE series "Where's My Other Half?" on Christmas day!

You must GO TO the original CoE Contest post, read the instructions and go for it!

It's easy to win.

Good Luck!

Contest: Play to Win "Where's My Other Half?" eBook

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY...

Have You Ever Been Stuck, With One Egg Yolk, or One Egg White After Working With a Recipe?

Our First Book in the Conservation of Eggs Series: "Where's My Other Half?" Helps You Find a Complimentary Recipe You Can Use to Stop Wasting Yolks!

In this contest, you have a chance to Win a PDF version of the first edition of our First Book: "Where's My Other Half?" (and if you don't want to wait that long, click on the link!)
FIX THIS BEFORE PUBLISHING BLOGGER REPLACED THE AFF LINK W/PHOTO LINK OR SOMETHING...



Here are the particulars of the CoE contest...

The Object:

Get 3 (or more) OTHER people to visit the CoE blog: http://conservationofeggs.blogspot.com/, have THEM leave a comment under THIS blog post Contest: Play to Win "Where's My Other Half?" eBook , in which they include YOUR NAME, and give us a way to contact them, in the event either of you win.

Anyone 13 or over may participate.

Prizes:

1. A PDF version of the first book in the Conservation of Eggs series: "Where's My Other Half?" will be emailed to you on 12/25/11, or later, if at least 3 OTHER people visit this blog post and write your name in a comment under this blog post by 12/24/11 (Christmas Eve USA) - one name per comment. All names after the first one in any particular comment will be ignored.

2. The person with the MOST comments from OTHER people w/their name in the comments section of the this blog post will also win a $20 Gift Certificate to http://www.calphalon.com/pages/home.aspx.

In the event that two or more of you have the most comments from OTHER people who leave YOUR NAME under THIS blog postContest: Play to Win "Where's My Other Half?" eBook , you all win a $20 Gift Certificate to http://www.calphalon.com/pages/home.aspx.

For example, if Paula Smith and Brad Jones both get 100 OTHER people to visit and write in Paula Smith or Brad Jones in a comment on this blog post, both Paula Smith & Brad Jones will win a $20 Gift Certificate to http://www.calphalon.com/pages/home.aspx.

To Win:

By 12/24/11, get 3 (or more) OTHER people to visit the CoE blog, have them leave a comment under THIS blog post Contest: Play to Win "Where's My Other Half?" eBook , in which they include YOUR NAME, and give us a way to contact them.

Important:

There must be some way to contact you to award your prize(s). You may visit this post, leave a comment and include YOUR OWN name & contact information. The comment(s) you leave with your own name will not count towards your prize, it is merely a way to be sure we can contact you!

If you want to 'nominate' your friends as well, you must do so in Separate Comments - one name each.

The Awards:

The CoE staff will begin awarding the prizes on 12/25/11 (Christmas Day) and ANYONE who got 3 or more OTHER people to type THEIR name in the comments sections by 12/24/11 is eligible to win a PDF version of our first book in the Conservation of Eggs Series "Where's My Other Half?" (again, if you can't wait that long, just click on the link and you can buy the book NOW on amazon for the kindle or kindle app)

A valid email is required to award you your prize. If you are a winner, every attempt will be made to send you your prize. If we cannot reach you, we cannot award you your prize!

Your name and email address will also appear on our 'list' as a friend of CoE and you will begin receiving emails with recipes and information about the organization. You may remove yourself from the list any time, at your convenience.

Contest Reminder....

Remember, you have a chance to win the first book in the Conservation of Eggs series: "Where's My Other Half?."

Stop by on November 23, 2011 for a chance to get a PDF version of the book "Where's My Other Half?" and some other goodies for Christmas.

Since the next contest will be like the last one, go ahead and visit The First CoE Contest last September to see how we ran it.

All you have to do to qualify is to get OTHER PEOPLE to vote for you! If you can get together 4 of you and all vote for each other, you will all win a PDF copy of the cookbook.

There will be at least one other prize and, being Christmas, possibly more. The more votes you can get for yourself, the better your chances to win more prizes.

Again, that post will be published on November 23, 2011. There will be notifications on twitter as well.

Another Contest Coming to the CoE Blog soon!

Right after we published our first book in the Conservation of Eggs Series: "Where's My Other Half?" We held a contest!

This month we are holding another one.

Stop by on November 23, 2011 for a chance to get a PDF version of the book "Where's My Other Half?" and some other goodies for Christmas.

If you'd like to get ready for that, go ahead and visit The First CoE Contest last September to see how we ran it.

All you have to do to qualify is to get OTHER PEOPLE to vote for you! If you can get together 4 of you and all vote for each other, you will all win a PDF copy of the cookbook.

There will be at least one other prize and, being Christmas, possibly more. The more votes you can get for yourself, the better your chances to win more prizes.

Again, that post will be published on November 23, 2011. There will be notifications on twitter as well.

CoE Linky Party Calendar

We recently added a new feature to the CoE blog. Every Friday, the CoE blog now hosts a 'Linky Party.'

A Linky Party is a blog post on which you may very easily participate by clicking a button, filling in a form and adding YOUR link to the 'party' which gets listed on the blog post.

You may get a back link from this (i'm still testing that) and when other people visit the blog, they may click on your link and visit your site from the link you added to the 'Linky Party' in the blog post.

In the beginning, we will leave the party open for about a week. If we get a lot of links, we'll start to limit the time period you may add your link. The amount of time left is displayed below the links or it will say that it's closed.

Each CoE Linky Party has some info on the linky party, the topic of the week and a few rules to follow to remain on the Linky Party. We set ours up with the 'Like' button so that you have a chance to remain on the top of the list by getting the most clicks on the Like button. Just have your family & friends visit and 'Like' the link you provided!

We have plotted out some topics for the next bunch of weeks. If you'd like to come back and add a link to your blog post, we'd love to host your 'Conservation' posts!

10/21 Halloween
10/28 Composting/Egg Shells
11/4 Fall Related
11/11 Veteran's Day
11/18 Holiday Shopping - beat the rush, shop all year long (start 4 2012)
11/25 TG - what to do w/leftover turkey
12/2 Kitchen appliances - use parts in other ways
12/9 Winter related
12/16 Decorations
12/23 Yule - food related
12/30 Save Gift Wrapping for various things

Some Conservation Ideas for 2012, in no particular order...

Old jeans - insulation, crafty stuff (lots)
Motion - kitchen triangle / egg slicer vs. cutting w/knife
Batteries
Recycle - paper, cans, glass, electronics, etc.
Donate your craft stuff to schools
Paper
Old photos/parts of photos
CDs DVDs - lots of different things you can do with them!
Charity
Ebay

MONTHS - loosely plotted out so far...

JAN 2012
TV Shows like Trash to Treasure, Junk Brothers, etc.

FEB 2012
things to do w/love?
Heart crayons

MAR 2012
Spring Cleaning

APR 2012
Earth Day Every Day!!!

YOUR IDEA HERE!?! Is there a topic YOU want to write about and add to a 'Linky Party'? What would YOU like to party about?

Just leave us a comment and we'll consider your idea. Remember, tie it into "Conservation" or something you've seen on the blog, or ask us if it will be applicable somehow.

Thanks for playing!

1st "Conservation" Linky: Share Ways You Use Leftover Egg Yolks or Whites

Imagine that you live on a spaceship (because you do) traveling to the nearest extra-solar star* [OK, you're on a BIG spaceship orbiting the Sun...].

What would you take? How would you do things differently?

I'm Pam Hoffman and I was 'green' when it was still a color. I started making different decisions about my personal "Conservation" back in the 80s, I just always thought of it as 'spaceship thinking' so I reused, recycled, repurposed, composted and plain old did not get things as part of my daily routine.

I'm Jeff Miller. My parents went through the depression and WWII rationing so, I too, was raised to think of ways to reuse, recycle, and repurpose things. I do my bit to conserve resources but I'm not radical about it. In my own bit of "spaceship thinking," I've always felt that we've been tearing apart the life support system to repair the coffee maker. However, I'm a technophile so I think that our increasing understanding and innovations will eventually solve the problem. I just hope that there's something left to save.

Topic of the week:

While we will diverge greatly over time, it is appropriate to make the 1st "Conservation" Linky all about Eggs!

When you are faced with leftover egg yolks or egg whites after making a favorite recipe, what do you do with the leftovers?

In our first CoE book "Where's My Other Half?," published 9/6/11, we offer up some ideas an recipes.

Go ahead and add YOUR best ideas here. Who knows, your post may be referenced in a future edition or revision of the CoE series of books! If your idea makes the cut, we will be sure to ask your permission and give you the appropriate credit!

Thanks for playing. Here are a few 'rules' to maintain your spot on this "Conservation" Linky Series...

1. Please Adhere to the Linky Party Theme
2. Link Directly to YOUR Participating Post (not just the main URL)
3. Link Back From Your Post to This Post (NOT a different page) With the Text: CoE - Conservation of Eggs
4. Please Do Your Best to Visit Fellow Participants Posts and Leave Them a Comment. Isn't That Why YOU'RE Here?

This Linky will reorder the links by 'Likes' as Facebook calls it. If you want to stay in the top spots, have everyone you know stop by and click on the 'Like' by your link!

Have Fun!

Share Ways You Use Leftover Egg Yolks or Whites Below:


*Proxima Centauri

Fight Back Fridays

CoE is now participating in Food Renegade's FIGHT BACK FRIDAYS!



From their site:

"Welcome back yet again to another Fight Back Friday! Today we are bringing together another collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution.

"Who are they? Why, they’re the Food Renegades. You know who you are — lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on. I believe that by joining together, our influence can grow, and we can change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats!"

If you can relate to any of this, please take a moment to visit and learn more!

We have linked our very first post: Your Conservation of Eggs [CoE] Begins! to their 10/14/11 Linky edition.

Thank You!

p.s. BTW, Announcing: CoE "Conservation" Linky Party on Fridays too beginning today. Stay tuned for that and add your 'Link' to the list for more attention and possibly a 'link back' to your site! We will have a new theme every Friday. Have Fun!

The First Book Is Now Available!

"Have You Ever Been Stuck, With One Egg Yolk or One Egg White After Using a Recipe?"

"Where's My Other Half?" is the first book in the CoE (Conservation of Eggs) series designed to provide you with ways to USE that other half that's leftover from your original recipe.

There is a section of very simple things you can do, a bunch of recipes in the middle and some 'out there' ideas toward the end you can reference.

If you ever get stuck with one *or more* egg yolk or egg whites after working with a recipe, just pull out "Where's My Other Half?" flip through the pages until you find the chapter with your leftover type & number (1 thru 4 egg yolks or egg whites in this volume) then search for a recipe to 'Conserve' that Other Half!

We included a special section called "Noble Recipes" (recipes that use use equal numbers of yolks and whites in different places) for you as well.

A Conservation of Eggs:
Where's My Other Half?

First in the CoE Series, Published on September 6, 2011 Now Available on Amazon Kindle & Kindle apps!

Buy It Now!

First CoE Contest! Play by Labor Day to be Eligible to Win.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY...

Have You Ever Been Stuck, With One Egg Yolk, or One Egg White After Working With a Recipe?

Our First Book in the Conservation of Eggs Series: "Where's My Other Half?" Helps You Find a Complimentary Recipe You Can Use to Stop Wasting Yolks!

In our first contest, you have a chance to Win a PDF version OF the first edition of our First Book: "Where's My Other Half?"




Here are the particulars of the first CoE contest...

The Object:

Get 3 (or more) OTHER people to visit the CoE blog: http://conservationofeggs.blogspot.com/, have THEM leave a comment under THIS blog post [ link to this post ], in which they include YOUR NAME, and give us a way to contact them, in the event either of you win.

Anyone may participate.

Prizes:

1. A PDF version of the first book in the Conservation of Eggs series: "Where's My Other Half?" will be emailed to you on 9/6/11 if at least 3 OTHER people visit this blog post and write your name in a comment under this blog post by 9/5/11 (Labor Day in USA) - one name per comment. All names after the first one in any particular comment will be ignored.

2. The person with the MOST comments from OTHER people w/their name in the comments section of the this blog post will also win a $20 Gift Certificate to http://www.calphalon.com/pages/home.aspx.

In the event that two or more of you have the most comments from OTHER people who leave YOUR NAME under THIS blog post, you all win a $20 Gift Certificate to http://www.calphalon.com/pages/home.aspx.

For example, if Paula Smith and Brad Jones both get 100 OTHER people to visit and write in Paula Smith or Brad Jones in a comment on this blog post, both Paula Smith & Brad Jones will win a $20 Gift Certificate to http://www.calphalon.com/pages/home.aspx.

To Win:

By 9/5/11, get 3 (or more) OTHER people to visit the CoE blog, have them leave a comment under THIS blog post http://conservationofeggs.blogspot.com/2011/08/first-coe-contest-play-by-labor-day-to.html, in which they include YOUR NAME, and give us a way to contact them.

Important:

There must be some way to contact you to award your prize(s). You may visit this post, leave a comment and include YOUR OWN name & contact information. The comment(s) you leave with your own name will not count towards your prize, it is merely a way to be sure we can contact you!

If you want to 'nominate' your friends as well, you must do so in Separate Comments - one name each.

The Awards:

The CoE staff will begin awarding the prizes on 9/6/11 and ANYONE who got 3 or more OTHER people to type THEIR name in the comments sections by 9/5/11 is eligible to win a PDF version of our first book in the Conservation of Eggs Series "Where's My Other Half?"

A valid email is required to award you your prize. If you are a winner, every attempt will be made to send you your prize. If we cannot reach you, we cannot award you your prize!

Your name and email address will also appear on our 'list' as a friend of CoE and you will begin receiving emails with recipes and information about the organization. You may remove yourself from the list any time, at your convenience.

DEFINITION: CoE

This is shorthand which the authors Jeff Miller & Pam Hoffman use which stands for 'Conservation of Eggs' the overriding name of the series of books; the first of which is titled "Where's My Other Half?"

Have You Ever Been Stuck, With One Egg Yolk or One Egg White After Using a Recipe?

The first book has simple recipes that provide you with ways to use the 'other half' of the egg.

We encourage you to "Stop Wasting Yolks!"

You may see CoE in various places here on the blog, in the books, on our list, etc.

*Macaroon Brownies*

Results: 20 servings

Apparatus:

Oven (preheat to 350F)
8" x 8" baking pan
Mixing bowls
Wooden spoons

Components:

Macaroon Topping
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg white
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
3/4 cup flaked coconut

Brownies
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 egg whites
1 (2 1/2-ounce) jar baby-food prunes
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds

Chocolate Drizzle
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips, melted

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick vegetable-oil spray.

A. Macaroon Topping

1. Mix the cream cheese, sugar, egg white, flour, and coconut extract until smooth. 2. Stir in the flaked coconut.
3. Set aside.

B. Brownies

1. In a large bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
3. Add the baby-food prunes, buttermilk, and vanilla to the beaten egg whites.
4. Add the egg white mixture to the flour mixture and mix until blended.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips and almonds.
6. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan.

C. Combine

1. Spread the macaroon topping over the brownie batter.
2. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Let cool, in the pan, on a wire rack.
4. Drizzle with the melted chocolate chips.
(Decorative tip: Swirl a toothpick through the melted chips after drizzling them on the brownies.)

Original recipe from:
Gourmet Magazine

Tip for Beating Egg Whites, #3 video

Of course Better Homes and Garden has their own video for beating egg whites.

Beating Egg Whites to Soft Peak

On the whole, I don't think that it is nearly as good as the Good Housekeeping video here.

However, if you just need quick dirty instructions for getting egg whites to the soft peak stage, this ~40 second video will do the job.

Also, the BHG site seems to stream multiple short videos. The next short video discusses beating egg yolks to a "ribbon" consistency. We don't currently have any recipes that call for that but here it is for anyone who might have such a need.

Home-Made Mayonnaise

Results: 1 1/2 cups

Apparatus:

Food processor

Components:

1 farm fresh egg
1 farm fresh egg yolk
2 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup corn oil

Procedure:

1. Place the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice and mustard in a food processor and process for 15 seconds.
2. With motor running, SLOWLY drizzle both oils through the feed tube until the mayonnaise has thickened.
3. Cover, and refrigerate for up to a week.

Things you can add to mayonnaise:

Horseradish for beef
Dill for fish
Garlic to make aioli for French fries or burgers
Sweet pickles, shallots, capers, parsley and tarragon for Tartar sauce
Chili sauce, green pepper, pimento, chives, and hard-boiled egg for 1,000 island dressing

Original recipe from:
http://www.grandrapidsmn.com/life/article_757a9688-a3f7-11e0-b2ee-001cc4c002e0.html

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Learn More Here...

https://www.facebook.com/OhioEggandPoultry/posts/157002521044809

Egg White Breakfast Sandwich With Turkey Sausage

Apparatus:

Small non stick skillet
Cooking spray
Microwave
Knives
Toaster
Mixing bowl

Components:

1 slice Weight Watchers light seedless rye bread
1 egg white
1 cup spinach
1/2 cup mushrooms
1/3 serving BROWN N SERVE TURKEY SAUSAGE 3 LINKS
1 Tbsp Promise Ultra Fat-Free Soft Margarine
1 serving SARGENTO REDUCED PEPPERJACK CHEESE
1 spray olive oil cooking spray

Procedure:

1. Spray small non stick skillet with cooking spray, heat on low.
2. Place turkey link in microwave 45 seconds.
3. Cut mushrooms and spinach into small pieces.
4. Add mushrooms to skillet turn up heat to just below medium.
5. Once softened add spinach.
6. Cut sausage link into small coins and add to mushrooms and spinach.
7. Toast bread.
8. Beat egg whites and pour over vegetables and turkey.
9. Let set and then flip.
10. Smear toast with fat free promise and place cheese on toast.
11. Cut cooked egg white in half and place on toast.
12. Add salt if preferred.

Original recipe from:

http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=261682180

Tip for Beating Egg Whites, #2 video

There are lots of good pointers in this Good Housekeeping video that I found on YouTube.

Beating Egg Whites

I'll definitely be re-watching it to add some of their tips to my list.

Chocolate Velvet Pudding

Results: 4 servings

Apparatus:

Heavy medium saucepan
Whisk

Components:

3/4 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee crystals (optional, but makes it much richer)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Procedure:

1. Mix sugar, egg yolks and cornstarch in heayv medium saucepan
2. Gradually Whisk in milk.
3. Continue whisking over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil (about 5 minutes).
4. Continue to boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly.
5. Remove pudding from heat.
6. Add chocolate, butter and vanilla
7. Whisk until pudding is smooth.
8. Divide between 4 dessert dishes.
9. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
10. Spoon whipped cream atop the pudding, and sprinkle with freshly ground coffee or fresh raspberries before serving.

Original recipe from:
http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-More/recipes/Chocolate-Velvet-Pudding-recipe-3256.aspx

Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Tip for Beating Egg Whites, #1

An egg separates better when it is cold but it beats better at room temperature.

So, for best results, separate the eggs right out of the refrigerator and let the whites stand for a bit before beating them.

"Poultry-

...they may be your pets, they may be your hobby, they may be your livestock. But remember, if you fall down in the pen, unconscious? They WILL eat you." ~unknown

One Exotic Egg Source

It's kind of hard to hear.

Olivera Egg Ranch carries ranch fresh chicken, emu, duck, quail, goose, balut and ostrich eggs. They are located at:

Olivera Egg Ranch
3315 Sierra Rd (corner of Sierra Rd & Piedmont)
San Jose CA 95101