A Thanksgiving That Looks a Little Different (But the Deviled Eggs Stay)
Some foods just anchor a holiday, and for me, Thanksgiving doesn’t officially begin until deviled eggs hit the table. They’re one of my absolute favorites… hands down. 🥚🤤
My mom usually makes them, along with ham/green onion/cream cheese roll-ups and pistachio salad. And I can’t live without any of them.
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving
But this year is looking a little different, and we won’t be doing a traditional dinner with any of our family. (We’ll be seeing most of them, but we’ll be eating out instead.)
If I’m honest, it has me a little bummed. 😕
As exhausting as it is, I honestly love cooking a turkey, making rolls, throwing together my favorite green beans in the crock pot… but alas.
So, in an attempt to cling to some semblance of tradition, (and because I was hungry), I decided to just make the deviled eggs anyway.
Farm-Fresh Eggs Make All the Difference
These eggs were brought in to the Farmstand fresh from a local farmer. 🐓🥚
Fresh eggs are notoriously known for being difficult to peel. *Nerd mode* When first layed, the egg’s acidity level is high and the pH is low, causing the membrane (that thin translucent layer inside the shell) to be bonded pretty tightly to the egg white. As the egg “ages”, carbon dioxide diminishes which raises the pH. Moisture evaporates some and the membrane pulls away slightly from the shell, making it easier to peel an older egg.
Although they have a reputation of being difficult, they’re not impossible. If you usually have trouble peeling fresh eggs, here’s my tip:
Boil them, then run them under cold water for several minutes. Take an egg, smash it (kinda gently) on the counter to crack the shell, then roll it around until it’s broken in every direction.
Now — TURN THE COLD WATER BACK ON.
I’m convinced this is the trick. Break open that membrane and let the water fill up the sack. Your shell will slide right off. Or at least come off pretty easy.
This is the method I use every time to peel farm fresh eggs, and it’s only failed me once. I’m convinced that one time was user error. 😅
No Picture… Because I Ate Them
P.S. I didn’t get a picture of the finished product because I forgot. I was hungry and ate them. 😬😂
But they got a light dusting of paprika — as they should — paired with some Ritz crackers and marinated cherry tomatoes. 🤤
Before You Go…
Give this trick a try the next time you want to snack on some farm fresh eggs — whether they’re hard-boiled, smashed into an egg salad (topped with some fresh dill), or stuffed like these. And whatever you do this Thanksgiving, I hope it’s rich with moments with family and warm memories.
