Brunch for a bunch
Welcome guests or say good morning to your family with a weekend table of delicious flavours that will help start the day with good cheer. Our make-ahead instructions for many of these dishes mean that you, too, can relax and enjoy a lovely morning brunch.
Making the grade: Eggs explained
• Grade A Jumbo, Extra Large, Large, Medium, Small and Pee Wee eggs are determined by the weight, not the physical size of the egg.
• During the grading process, an egg is passed over a strong light so the inside can be examined. This process is called candling and allows graders to see through the shell to check the interior for cracks or flaws. Years ago eggs were held up to the flame of a candle for checking.
• Don't be fooled by the colour of eggshells. Colour is not related to quality, flavour or nutritional value. The breed of hen determines the colour of the eggshell.
• Eggs with a visible blood spot on the yolk are suitable for consumption. The spot can be removed with the tip of a knife, if desired.
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