Saturday, March 26, 2011

-closed- My Eggland’s Best Brunch and a Quick Giveaway for 4 Fans! {part 1}


With March being “National Nutrition Month”, Eggland’s Best (EB) is helping me host an egg-citing, nutritional brunch for a few of our friends and their families this weekend. Egg-land's Best eggs were developed for people who want to eat healthy, but still want great taste. Eggland’s Best eggs are nutritionally superior to ordinary eggs. Eggland's Best eggs are higher in Vitamin E, Omega 3 and Lutein and lower in cholesterol and saturated fat than ordinary eggs.

What makes EB eggs superior to ordinary eggs?

a) 25% less saturated fat
b) 2x more omega-3 fatty acids
c) 3x more Vitamin B12
d) All of the above
Answer: d

 
Did You Know?
Vitamin B12 is important for healthy protein metabolism, as well as cognitive, cardiovascular and nervous system health.  The most important function of vitamin B12 is to form healthy red blood cells, which may help prevent heart disease.

I plan to have 19 of us here (kids & parents) and I'm super excited! I'm used to doing the big Holiday dinner so this is a cinch, menu wise. I've got quite an assortment of goodies to munch on and most I can start the night before, so that keeps it easy on me. I would love to have cooked up some eggs or omelets, but I need food that can stand to sit out for a bit and be ok so they may not seem so nutritious, but at least they'll have EB eggs in them! I will be posting these recipes on my Recipe Blog shortly after so check back for those.

The Menu will be:

-French Toast Bake
-Breakfast Casserole w/ham & sausage
-Mini Crustless Ham & Egg Quiche’s
-Ham and Egg Quiche Biscuit Cups
-Blueberry Muffins
-Cinnamon Rolls
-Fresh Fruit Salad
-Boiled eggs
-Deviled eggs (yeah!)
-OJ
-Chocolate milk
-Coffee

What difference did consumers and chefs say they noticed when using EB eggs versus ordinary eggs?
a) EB yolks are plumper, richer in color and creamier
b) EB egg dishes taste better
c) EB egg dishes come out more consistent
d) All of the above
Answer: d

 
Did You Know?
Animal fat is commonly used in feed for hens producing ordinary eggs, but not EB hens.
Animal fat has an objectionable odor and detracts from the flavor of eggs. It also raises
the saturated fat level of the egg yolks.
Eggland's Best sent over a big care package for my Brunch, including coupons for myself and to hand out to my guests, 2 goodie bags with EB treats inside (I plan to draw names and have some sort of trivia with them), a gift card to help with my menu, and a really cool Flip video camera so I can film some of my brunch event with you all!
 
I'm excited to try out these eggs, I've never even had an Eggland's Best egg before, Have you? They sound amazing! I will have to do a side by side comparison of them to an ordinary egg in my next post.

True or False: It’s more nutritious to only eat the egg whites
Answer: False

 
Did You Know?
The majority of nutrients can be found in the yolk. Research has shown that people who ate up to 12 Eggland’s Best eggs per week experienced no increase in their total serum cholesterol or LDL (“bad”) cholesterol when compared to a group who did not eat eggs. In fact, both groups reduced their serum cholesterol by approximately the same amount.

So I kind of snuck in some interesting factoids about EB eggs, did you read them? So because you won't get to be ay my Brunch party, I am having a online brunch party! Yes! Four of my MIH fans will get to win in this giveaway! But hurry! This ends April 1st!!
I wish I had some photos to share, but I'll add them in post #2.
Where can you buy Eggland's Best eggs? Most grocery stores carry them, check here for a list near you! For more great recipes using Eggland's Best eggs, check our their recipe files here! You may also find EB on Facebook and Twitter!







FOUR "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" fans will win Eggland's Best goodies!
-The 1st winner will win a EB goodie bag {an eco shopping bag, plush egg, apron and two free coupons}
-3 runner ups will each recieve 1 FREEBIE coupon for EB eggs!

 



 
(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)
1. Become a MIH Blog Follower with Google Friend Connect (see side bar) and tell me which EB fact you find most interesting and what your favorite egg dish is!

 

Earn up to 4 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each entry, Thanks!

2. Subscribe to MIH in RSS/email feed


3. Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry and tweet about this giveaway URL + use @MommyImHungry in your tweet.
(or use my Tweet buttons above or below this post) NEW! + 1 Daily Tweet & extra entry allowed!


4. Become a MIH Facebook Fan, and say a Hello on my fanpage! 


5. Follow along with my MIH recipe blog if you're hungry!




This Giveaway ends soon!: 11:59 pm pst, Friday, April 1, 2011.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA
- Please leave your email- Winner(s) will be notified by email (check junk files!) & announced on my Blog, Twitter & FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org

- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules
HERE*

 
Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!

I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Eggland's Best. I received free product to keep for this review from EB. Eggland’s Best provided us with VIP coupons, a gift card, a flip video camera, information and prize packs to giveaway to guests. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

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65 Lovely Comments:

debbie said...

I think they have 3 time more vitamin B12 is interesting. I like ham, mushroom and swiss quiche the best. I am a gfc follower.
debbie
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

tamiv said...

I Follow You with GFC!I always thought that eating too many eggs gave you cholesteral(bad),but by their test it's not true!I always enjoy a nice omelet!
geauxtami@yahoo.com

tamiv said...

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/tamivol/status/49861881745252353

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Candace said...

I follow MIH on GFC. I was surprised to learn eggland eggs have 2x the omega 3! My favorite egg dish would be French toast casserole made with challah bread.
readysetwin at gmail dot com

Jan Messali said...

Hi! I follow you via GFC. I was surprised to learn that animal fat is often used in feed for hens... and glad to learn that Eggland's Best doesn't do this.
:)
janmessali (at) gmail.com

Jan Messali said...

I follow your food blog... and am looking forward to trying your Pasta e Fagioli recipe!
Thanks.
janmessali (at) gmail.com

Ashley said...

I'm a gfc follower.I didn't know they used animal fat to feed hens. My favorite egg dish are deviled eggs.

hewella1 at gmail dot com

RealtorSD said...

I follow via GFC. I didn't know eggland's have more omega 3 fatty acids! Very healthy!
Sarah at realtorsd dot com

RealtorSD said...

I liked your facebook and left a message :) (By the way my computer did something funky and I accidentially entered my last comment twice - sorry. Only two total entries for me, not three). Thanks!

drmomof2 said...

I follow you on GFC. I didn't know that most nutritious part of the egg is the yolk. I LOVE eggs every way, but my favorite is fried sunnyside up!

Unknown said...

Follower! I love eggs. It's interesting to know that the majority of nutrients can be found in the yolk. I have many fave dishes, including veggie omelets, deviled eggs, and frittatas. Mmmm! aitmama {{at}} gmail {{tod}} com

Unknown said...

I am already MIH Facebook Fan, and said hello recently. Does that count?

carole said...

most of the nutrients are found in the yolk.....did not know this
gfc follower

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Candace said...

I like MIH on facebook (candace r) and said hello!
readysetwin at gmail dot com

JC said...

GFC follower. my favorite dish is scrambled egg. It's interesting to know EB eggs do not contain animal fat
tcarolinep at gmail dot com

Tina said...

I like Eggland's Best eggs contain 10 times more Vitamin E than ordinary eggs and My favorite egg dish is over easy
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Tina said...

http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/52176285211959296
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tamiv said...

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/tamivol/status/49861881745252353

geauxtami@yahoo.com

karenmed409 said...

interesting that there are 0 carbs in eggs.. my favorite would be a southwestern omelet.. the hotter the better
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karenmed409 said...

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Luvdaylilies said...

I think it's interesting that they have 25% less sat. fat, a very good thing=)
I love a good egg salad!
I follow your blog via GFC~Luvdaylilies

Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

Luvdaylilies said...

I follow you on twitter~Luvdaylilies and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/Luvdaylilies/status/53073812614414337
Lethea
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tamiv said...

Tweet: 3/30
http://twitter.com/tamivol/status/49861881745252353

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karenmed409 said...

tweet-http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/53104734860619776
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Team JC said...

I like that they have 3x B12. I love egg salad. GFC follower!!
Thanks! schaefer7382 at aol dot com

janetfaye said...

I follow your blog on GFC - janetfaye

My favorite fact is that Eggland Eggs have 2x more omega-3 fatty acids.

My favorite egg dish is custard.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

janetfaye said...

I follow you on Twitter - Janetfaye

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/Janetfaye/status/53522654853988352

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

janetfaye said...

I like you on FB - Janet Fri and I left a message.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

Danielle S said...

I like how Eggland's Best has more Omega 3's and more B12, and they taste excellent. My favorite egg dish is an omelette, but my hubby's French toast is a close second.
royalegacy at gmail dot com

Danielle S said...

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/royalegacy/status/53535091611283456

Danielle S said...

I am a FB fan and said Hello; http://www.facebook.com/royalegacy/posts/10150208428363413

Unknown said...

I find the fact that they have 3 times more vitamin B12 is interesting.

My favorite egg dish is omelettes!

Mari said...

I follow. I like that EB has 25% less saturated fat than regular eggs. My favorite dish to make with eggs is corned beef hash with sunny side up eggs on top.

runningmatey at hotmail dot com

Mari said...

http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/54067573913944064


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