On Fri, 08 May 2009 07:54:51 -0700, Mack A. Damia
> wrote:

>On Fri, 8 May 2009 07:19:39 -0700 (PDT), Bobo Bonobo®
> wrote:
>
>>On May 7, 3:49*pm, Mack A. Damia > wrote:
>>> On Thu, 07 May 2009 15:44:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >Mack A. Damia wrote:
>>>
>>> >> A variation of poached; I wonder if it works!
>>>
>>> >They *are* poached eggs. *This is the way almost all quality restaurants
>>> >poach eggs.
>>>
>>> Never occured to me. *I thought that the usual recipe calls for
>>> vinegar in the water - I suppose it's something in the citric acid
>>> that keeps the egg together.
>>
>>Vinegar is acetic acid, not citric.
>>>
>>> Never heard of swirling the water, either, Poached eggs are the best.
>>
>>Lightly basted eggs are the best.
>>
>>I bought some Eggland's Best eggs yesterday. I had a coupon that made
>>them a bargain. I hope that I don't get hooked. The yolks were even
>>more delicious than yesterday's conventional eggs. The difference:
>>Large EB eggs - $2.69/doz (22-1/2¢/egg)
>>Large eggs from Aldi - 89¢/doz. (7-1/2¢/egg)
>>
>>My family eats *lots* of eggs.
>>> --
>>> mad
>>
>>--Bryan, aka Bobo Bonobo
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/15522299@N08/3491381708/
>
>This has come up before in other groups, and there is no definitive
>answer - just opinions based on what others say.
>
>Should you refrigerate eggs?
>
>Personally, I think the answer is "yes" and "no". Refrigerate them in
>warm climates; you need not do so in cooler ones if the eggs are used
>within reasonable time.
>
>Comment?



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How long are eggs safe to eat after purchase?

Fresh shell eggs can be stored in their cartons in the refrigerator
for four to five weeks beyond the carton’s Julian date with minor loss
of quality. Once an egg begins to age, it loses moisture through its
porous shell and begins to dry. The membranes that hold the egg
structure begin to loosen and the yolk may not be anchored in the
center of the white once the egg is broken. An older egg would be most
appropriate for a mixed dish, a batter or a hard cooked egg which
should be easier to peel than a freshly laid egg.


How should eggs be refrigerated?

Refrigerate raw shell eggs in their cartons on the middle or lower
inside shelf, not on the door, and away from any meat that might drip
juices or any raw produce that might contact eggshells. Cover or wrap
well any egg mixtures or leftover cooked egg dishes. For all
perishable foods, including eggs and egg containing dishes, allow no
more than 2 hours at room temperature for preparation and serving, 30
minutes to 1 hour when it's 85°F or hotter without refrigeration.



I just realized I left the egg carton on the kitchen counter
overnight. Are the eggs safe to use?

The general rule is that if food items are at room temperature for
more than 2 hours, the safest thing to do is to discard the product.
If you leave eggs anywhere that is not refrigerated, the best thing to
do is throw those eggs away and buy a new carton.