Even though the "Use By" date on the side of the egg carton says they've expired, sometimes eggs stay fresher past that date. How can you tell their freshness level without cracking them? We have a tried and true method for doing this.
Even though the "Use By" date on the side of the egg carton says they've expired, sometimes eggs stay fresher past that date. How can you tell their freshness level without cracking them? We have a tried and true method for doing this.
Why this works: Eggshells are very porous, and an egg's shelf life diminishes as more air enters the shell. The more air that enters the shell, the more buoyant the egg becomes. There you go!
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Wow, what a great trick! Thanks!
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Very good to know!
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I thought the yolks and whites shouldn't go in compost, just the shells. Incorrect? I'm new to composting so bear with me!
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hm, thanks!
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nongsa, the San Francisco city composting program allows dairy, meat, brown paper bags, paper towels, milk cartons, etc. to be composted. If you are composting with your own heap, edit the above to discourage pests from partying at your house!
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I learned this trick from a Nancy Drew cookbook when I was a kid!
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