Summer picnic spread © Courtesy of Egg Farmers of Ontario
Finally, summer has arrived and with it, picnic season! If you are looking for the perfect ingredient to pack in your basket, look no further than fresh, high-quality, Ontario eggs! Eggs have long been a picnic tradition—think egg salad sandwiches and devilled eggs—but there are endless ways to enjoy them on your outdoor adventures.
Ontario eggs are a local, budget-friendly, high-quality source of protein to keep you going during summer activities. When it comes to freshness, did you know that eggs in Ontario go from the farm to your grocery store shelves in only 4 to 7 days?
In the grocery store, look for cartons with the red maple leaf or Egg Quality AssuranceTM (EQA®) logo for Canadian eggs that have met rigorous standards for food safety and animal welfare. To learn more about EQA® and what it means to you, visit https://www.getcracking.ca/article/what-egg-quality-assurance.
If you are looking for new and creative ways to enjoy eggs during your next day of fun in the sun, try one of these tasty ideas:
- Air Fryer Mini Phyllo Egg Bites – With three fillings to choose from, you’ll spend all day discovering which one is your favourite.
- Cheesy Ham and Egg Turnovers – Scrambled eggs, ham and cheddar are packaged in a crispy puff pastry for packing your picnic basket with ease!
- Coconut Lime Cupcakes – No picnic is complete without a sweet treat and this combination of coconut and lime is a delight!
- Devilled BLT Egg Sliders – traditional devilled eggs prepared sandwich-style with bacon, crisp lettuce and tomato.
- Strawberry Summer Salad – Boost your summer salad game with sweet strawberries, avocado, crunchy walnuts and sharp blue cheese.
For more recipe inspiration, visit getcracking.ca/recipes.
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Ontario eggs are healthy, easy to prepare, affordable and produced by local farmers. Egg Farmers of Ontario is pleased to offer you recipes, cooking techniques and tips to simplify meal preparation.