From Newsweek When I was in my early 20s, my good buddy McGee generously moved to a penthouse apartment in Paris for three years. On the first of my (numerous) visits, we went out for “French” pizza, and when it arrived, I was a tad unnerved to find that it was...
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Oregon Tilth Certification
Oregon Tilth provides organic certification services to organic growers, processors, and handlers internationally. Oregon Tilth has standards equal to, and in many cases, above that of the USDA. By meeting Oregon Tilth standards, Wilcox Farms meets USDA standards and...
Salmon Safe Certification
Salmon-Safe is a nonprofit, devoted to restoring agricultural and urban watersheds so salmon can spawn and thrive. Wilcox Farms has over 2.5 miles of riverfront property along the Nisqually River. To enhance this habitat Wilcox became Salmon-Safe certified in 2005 by:...
HFAC (Humane Farm Animal Care) Certification
The HFAC is the only farm animal welfare and food labeling program in the U.S.. Wilcox Farms has earned this certification by ensuring humane eating, sleeping, and brooding conditions for all of the hen laying houses. These standards include, but are not limited to:...
Food Alliance Certification
Food Alliance Food Alliance is a nonprofit organization that certifies farms, ranches, and food handlers for sustainable agricultural and facility management practices. Wilcox Farms is certified by the above mentioned practices along with many other standards set by...
Replacement Value
You can replace 1 egg with two egg whites in recipes to cut down on fat. Don’t worry about the various sizes (medium, large, extra large). Unless you are cooking a large quantity of egg whites, just use whichever size eggs you have on hand.
Chalazae
The long stringy cords in egg whites are called chalazae. They help anchor the yolk in the center of the egg. Longer, thicker chalazae indicate a fresher egg.
Storage Time
Eggs can be eaten safely for 4-5 weeks beyond their packing date. Take advantage of their long storage life by buying extra when they are on sale.
Hold the Foam
Cream of tartar is a baker’s secret weapon for helping whipped eggwhites maintain their fluffy height when mixed with heavier ingredients like sugar and chocolate.