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National Egg Day

Food · June 3

A food day for the egg, the kitchen staple that turns up scrambled, boiled, poached, baked into cakes and folded into omelets.

National Egg Day falls on Thursday, June 3, 2027. That is 219 days away.

An egg is a neat package. A thin shell holds a clear white and a yellow yolk, and with a little heat it can become breakfast, lunch or the thing holding a cake together.

Most eggs in American kitchens come from chickens, though duck and quail eggs show up at some markets too. Quail eggs are tiny and speckled. Duck eggs are larger, with a richer yolk.

Cooks lean on eggs for more than their flavor. Whipped whites trap air and give meringues their lift. Yolks help oil and lemon juice come together into mayonnaise. In baking, eggs bind and set the batter, which is why so many recipes call for them.

Marking the day usually means cooking something. Some people stick with a favorite, like soft scrambled eggs or a fried egg on toast. Others try a style they have never made, such as a poached egg or a frittata. Deviled eggs and egg salad sandwiches are common at gatherings.

One kitchen trick: a very fresh egg often peels poorly after boiling, so eggs that have sat in the fridge for a few days tend to be easier for hard boiled recipes.

Brown and white shells mostly reflect the breed of hen, and the inside of the egg looks much the same either way.

Ways to celebrate

• Try cooking eggs a new way, like poaching or making a frittata.
• Make a batch of deviled eggs to share.
• Look for duck or quail eggs at a local market.
• Whip egg whites by hand and watch them turn to foam.
• Share your favorite egg sandwich recipe with a friend.

Dates

All national days on June 3

Also on June 3

• National Chocolate Macaroon Day
• National Repeat Day

Categories: Food days