It can be jarring to crack an egg and see a bright orange yolk instead of the expected pale yellow, or vice versa. Americans eat on average nearly 300 eggs a year, making it likely you’ll stare down ...

An egg yolk’s color comes predominantly from carotenoids, a group of pigments produced by lots of living things...egg-cept ...

Eggshell color comes from the hen’s breed—not nutrition. See why brown vs. white eggs cost differently and how feed, not ...

Talk to a backyard chicken farmer long enough, and you’ll eventually hear about the color of their egg yolks and how those of the two dollars-a-dozen commodity eggs literally pale in comparison. You’d ...

TEXAS, USA — With Easter coming up this weekend, it is a great time to talk about eggs, naturally. So, have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? Most eggs we see are either ...

Scientists tend to be a curious lot, and South Hill resident Eileen Starr is no exception. The retired earth scientist started experimenting with natural dyes a few years ago. “I was curious about ...

One of our traditions for Easter starts at the beginning of Lent. My mom’s ancient wooden bowl sits in a place of honor on the kitchen counter. Each time I use a yellow onion, the papery outer skins ...

Coloring eggs for Easter is a longstanding holiday tradition – but is it safe as bird flu outbreaks continue across the U.S.? Experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

There are times when I wouldn't cringe if called old-fashioned (very few, I might add, but this is one of them). That's after I fill up pots with red cabbage leaves or yellow onion skins and turn up ...

It’s no surprise that the exorbitantly high cost of eggs has Americans considering their other options — for both breakfast consumption and decorating this Easter season. According to a study by ...

Raising chickens a family affair in Bethlehem Township. Colored eggs are based on genetics. Haines children are members of 4-H. BETHLEHEM TWP. − Who needs the Easter Bunny when you can raise chickens ...