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You like potato and I like potahto,
You like tomato and I like tomahto,
You like egg and I like, um, egg

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaaru...nd-vice-versa/

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The sizing is also different. If you use a UK recipe, UK L = US XL.


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> The sizing is also different. If you use a UK recipe, UK L = US XL.
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That's nothing new, but I use XL anyway and don't worry about it.

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>You like tomato and I like tomahto,
>You like egg and I like, um, egg
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>http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaaru...nd-vice-versa/


Interesting differences. I've only ever bought a few dozen eggs in
Europe, but visually, they are as clean as the washed eggs here. I
also found you can buy eggs in small quantities too, even a two pack.

When we buy eggs, we do refrigerate mostly, but we have some on the
counter ready to cook too. Never had a problem doing that.
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On Saturday, March 2, 2013 8:12:45 PM UTC-6, sf wrote:
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I buy mediums for scrambling and making French toast, large for my wife's baking, and jumbo for basted/over medium.

Nothing to do with eggs, but it's pretty astounding how cheaply one can
buy a decent little point and shoot camera. I lost mine somehow, so no
food pix lately.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-.../dp/B0073HSIY8
My son went in half, so less than $35 each.

--Bryan


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On Sun, 3 Mar 2013 06:53:55 -0800 (PST), Bryan
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> Nothing to do with eggs, but it's pretty astounding how cheaply one can
> buy a decent little point and shoot camera. I lost mine somehow, so no
> food pix lately.
> http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-.../dp/B0073HSIY8


Pay attention to the color - you may end up giving it to your son.
I've decided I need to spend at least $150 for one that reproduces
colors I can live with.

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On Mar 2, 3:18*pm, sf > wrote:
> You like potato and I like potahto,
> You like tomato and I like tomahto,
> You like egg and I like, um, egg
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I think the Brits have a better system.

Here's an snip from the article:

Since the late 1990’s British farmers have been vaccinating hens
against salmonella following a crisis that sickened thousands of
people who had consumed infected eggs. Amazingly, this measure has
virtually wiped out the health threat in Britain. In 1997, there were
14,771 reported cases of salmonella poisoning there, by 2009 this had
dropped to just 581 cases. About 90 percent of British eggs now come
from vaccinated hens – it’s required for producers who want to belong
to the Lion scheme. The remaining 10 percent come from very small
farmers who don’t sell to major retailers.

In contrast, there is no such requirement for commercial hens in the
US. Consequently, according to FDA data, there are about 142,000
illnesses every year caused by consuming eggs contaminated by the most
common strain of salmonella. Only about one-third of farmers here
choose to inoculate their flocks. Farmers cite cost as the main reason
not to opt for vaccination –FDA estimates say it would cost about 14
cents a bird. The average hen produces about 260 eggs over the course
of her lifetime.

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Once again, in the US, producers whine about "costs" when the actual
costs are minimal and the risks to the public are basically
eliminated. Business in the US has become all about greed no
matter the end consequences.


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On Mar 2, 6:18*pm, sf > wrote:
> You like potato and I like potahto,
> You like tomato and I like tomahto,
> You like egg and I like, um, egg
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Excellent article.

http://www.richardfisher.com
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