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BIOLOGY Domestic fowl lay eggs in a kind of biological assembly line. It begins with the production of the egg yolk in the ovaries. Subsequently, the yolk passes via the oviduct through glands that secrete the white of the egg, which settles in a lay

Don’t use eggs that are cracked or dirty. Bacteria can make its way into the egg (and not the good kind). To check whether an egg is raw or boiled, spin it on your kitchen counter. If it spins easily, it’s hard-boiled. If it wobbles, it’s raw. To che

A passion for nature photography – and a desire to help the public become more engaged with science – led Pichaya Lertvilai to pursue a PhD in Oceanography in California, where he specialises in developing underwater imaging systems. ‘I want to use p

Scraped the last $8.48from the glass jar.Your day’s worth of tips at the nail salon. Enoughfor one hit. Enoughto be good till noon butthese hands alreadyblurring. The money a weird hummingbird caughtin my fingers. I take outthe carton of eggs. Crack

The Big Bird Theory: The first known globe to depict the New World was engraved on an ostrich egg in 1504. A crack in the sky: According to Greek myth, the universe originated from a silver cosmic egg known as the Orphic Egg. A charmed life: Russia

Party-perfect chicks are sure to please as they peek out of their eggs on Easter and other spring celebrations. Note: The deviled egg gets its name from the tangy traditional ingredients, such as vinegar and Dijon mustard. 6 large eggs, boiled¼ cup

My kitchen is never without a tray of eggs. On some nights when I’m really hungry but don’t know what to eat, or if I'm in need of a power breakfast, this omelette is my solution every time. Mix and match with whatever cheese you have in your fridge

The unusually shaped eggs of the common guillemot are large, colourful and very nutritious. Three times the size of a hen’s egg, guillemot eggs were, for centuries, eagerly sought by those with access to their colonies. In some areas, it was thought

Q What is the easiest way to peel hard-boiled eggs? A Hard-boiled eggs are easy to peel right after cooling, as it causes the eggs to contract in their shells. After boiling and cooling in cold water, gently tap the egg on the counter until the shel

With the ever-tightening COVID-19 restrictions in operation in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, there is little hope for those of us longing for a return to driven shooting. It seems pretty certain that most of us will have more birds o

When Justin and Lucie Stephens settled on their property in Missouri, they wanted to raise an animal that could supplement their income. “We thought cattle, but everybody does cattle,” Justin says. In the end, the Stephens decided on a red-meat anima

In order to ensure the safety of consumers and chicks, eggs must be cleaned thoroughly. Bacterial populations on eggshells cannot be reduced to safe levels without thorough cleaning. Whether intended for hatching or the table, it is essential to ens

Penguins are among our most popular birds. They’re cute, resembling little munchkins dressed in tuxedos. They’re a paradox, walking like clumsy clowns but moving through water like synchronized swimmers. The largest (some over 4 feet tall) and most r

Place room-temperature eggs in a large saucepan with enough cold water to just cover the eggs. Cover with a lid. Bring to the boil over high heat, then remove the lid. Boil eggs for 4 minutes. Remove eggs from water and cool under cold running water.

Serves four 4 egg yolks1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon sugar500ml (2 cups) milk250ml (1 cup) cream80ml bourbon (or Irish whiskey)5ml (1 tsp) grated nutmeg2,5ml (1/2 tsp) grated cinnamon4 egg whites 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks unti

For this challenge, especially in these difficult times, I wanted to find a subject that was readily accessible to all of us: eggs. During this task you will learn selection, cropping with a viewfinder, preliminary sketches to aid composition, contro

TEMPERING To temper eggs, bring liquid (milk) to a boil in a small saucepan. While whisking the egg yolks in a mixing bowl, add the hot milk to the mixture in a thin stream. This will gradually heat the yolks and prevent them from scrambling. ■

Among living creatures, birds are the poster animal for diversity with almost 10,000 different species. All birds have feathers and beaks, but they lay eggs like reptiles and are warm-blooded like mammals. Some birds fly, and others walk, run, or eve

Make a TAMAGO OMELETTE by mixing 4 eggs and 1 T mirin. Make 4 thin omelettes. Place on top of each other and roll up like a Swiss roll. Slice into quarters and eat in warm soft burger rolls with mayo. SHIRRED EGGS are baked in a flat-bottomed dish,

If you have leftover egg yolks, place them in bowl, cover with a little water and cover with clingwrap. Keep for up to a week in the fridge. Pour off the water before using. If you have a recipe that only uses the yolks, freeze the egg whites in a Zi

For wealthy Bronze or Iron Age southern Europeans, nothing beat an ostrich eggshell cup. It is known that these coveted luxury items were imported from the Levant and Egypt, but until recently, little has been understood about the ancient ostrich egg

There is often one bird in the flock that doesn’t toe the line. Frequently it’s the rooster showing off how brave he is, but right now I’ve got some egg eaters. A few weeks back it was a turkey hen that wanted to sleep in the trees at night. Whatever

Sack sausage biscuits smeared with maple-mustard sauce and topped with runny egg yolks. Joysticks of deep-fried chicken dusted with Szechuan spices. Hand pies gushing with strawberry preserves. Joyland, Sean Brock’s new hypercasual café focused on ha

You can count, but what about animals? They don’t go to school, but some count in many of the same ways you do. Let’s see how! Which picture has more apples? You can tell, even if you don’t count every one. Some animals do that too. Dogs will cho

MANY chicken keepers get frustrated when a hen persistently sits on her eggs, but I embrace her “broodiness,” because it makes my job much easier. Why spend the time, trouble, and money buying fertilized eggs, babying them in an incubator, and hand-r

A new study of dinosaur eggs as well as a football-sized egg from Antarctica shows how some ancient creatures relied on soft shells rather than hard ones.

Makes 1½ cups, Prep: 10 mins 250g butter, chopped4 egg yolks2 tblsps lemon juiceSalt, to taste 1 Melt butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat until hot. Transfer to a heatproof jug. 2 Process yolks and juice in a blender food for 15 seconds,

The bird brain has been an enigma for years. We now know that avian neurobiology got off on the wrong foot in the late 1800s, making some incorrect assumptions that remained basically unchanged for about 100 years. Led by Germany’s Ludwig Edinger, ea