12 On the Farm Prominent farms committed to animal welfare
18 Farmhouse Rules Meet three people who farm and live rustic, pastoral lifestyles
38 Guide to Eggs Varieties and characteristics of eggs, basic storage methods, and recipes
44 Academic Manual History, simple recipes, and other facts about this perfect food staple and global mainstay
60 F Cut Egg cartons as the new indicator of a farm¡¯s environment and poultry-keeping practices
68 Morning Habits Seeing the popularity of eggs measured by social media foodies and breakfast posts
72 Interview
72 Walter Manzke Owner-chef of Republic wakes up LA with its uniquely Californian pep and top-quality ingredients
76 Mamoru Sugiyama Fourth-generation and current owner-chef of Ginza Sushiko Honten serves up traditional sushi
82 The Egg Spot Creative egg recipes found in urban hubs seeking healthy, trendy cuisine
106 One Good Meal Eggs energize these tables for four all day
114 Interview
114 Bill Granger Opening the Bills cafe in Sydney in 1993, the founder of Bill Granger & Company is credited with putting Australian breakfast on the world map
120 Delis & Shops Birthplaces of accessible and masterful everyday cuisine
132 Industry Platforms tracking changes in culinary cultures
136 Tools Smart tools used to cook eggs
138 Into the Market A list of egg products by category
142 Cookbooks Culinary experts reveal secrets to brighten up any table
150 Dictionary
151 Index
Eggs, a food ingredient strongly associated with chickens, are laid by poultry like ducks and turkeys. A fundamental and versatile foodstuff, a single chicken egg is an ideal source of protein with high biological values (BV) reaching up to 100. Eggs appeal to everyone, and anyone from novice home cooks to professional chefs enjoy boiling, frying, whisking, and even incorporating the raw ingredient into endless culinary creations. They star in ubiquitous Western brunch dishes like eggs Benedict, croque madame, and scrambled eggs, and they shine in classic Asian steamed eggs and rolled omelets. Without a doubt, eggs are a staple across the globe. Now the conversation has turned to animal welfare, sparking a remarkable rise in free-range, organic eggs and egg alternatives as a substitute for animal protein.