How can I tell if an egg is fresh?

I recently came across this helpful bit of kitchen trivia and wanted to share it with you.  Did you know that you can easily gauge eggs' freshness by gently placing them in a bowl of cold water?  Really fresh eggs will drop to the bottom of the bowl and lie on their sides (how cool is this)!  Somewhat fresh eggs will stand on end and bob about in the water.  Old eggs will float--and should be discarded.

If you are like me, you are trying to eat healthier and avoid food that has been recalled.  This info on eggs will just add to our arsenal as moms in the fight against yukky food!  It also provides you a neat science experiment for your children.

If you would like further info on "yukky food," check out Food, Inc.'s movie at www.FoodIncMovie.Com about what we are really eating.   I first came upon the movie while subbing at the high school.  I'll warn you, you may stop eating altogether after watching it!