Salmon-Safe is a nonprofit, devoted to restoring agricultural and urban watersheds so salmon can spawn and thrive. Wilcox Farms has over 2.5 miles of riverfront property along the Nisqually River. To enhance this habitat Wilcox became Salmon-Safe certified in 2005 by:...
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HFAC (Humane Farm Animal Care) Certification
The HFAC is the only farm animal welfare and food labeling program in the U.S.. Wilcox Farms has earned this certification by ensuring humane eating, sleeping, and brooding conditions for all of the hen laying houses. These standards include, but are not limited to:...
Food Alliance Certification
Food Alliance Food Alliance is a nonprofit organization that certifies farms, ranches, and food handlers for sustainable agricultural and facility management practices. Wilcox Farms is certified by the above mentioned practices along with many other standards set by...
Replacement Value
You can replace 1 egg with two egg whites in recipes to cut down on fat. Don’t worry about the various sizes (medium, large, extra large). Unless you are cooking a large quantity of egg whites, just use whichever size eggs you have on hand.
Chalazae
The long stringy cords in egg whites are called chalazae. They help anchor the yolk in the center of the egg. Longer, thicker chalazae indicate a fresher egg.
Storage Time
Eggs can be eaten safely for 4-5 weeks beyond their packing date. Take advantage of their long storage life by buying extra when they are on sale.
Hold the Foam
Cream of tartar is a baker’s secret weapon for helping whipped eggwhites maintain their fluffy height when mixed with heavier ingredients like sugar and chocolate.
Egg Whites
Meringue Cake with whipped cream and oranges Did you know that it’s more effective to beat egg whites into a stiff foam when they are at room temperature? Warm egg whites produce more volume when whipped. If your in a hurry to cook, steep eggs in hot tap water for...
Pierce County READS
Five days and counting until the launch of our fourth annual Pierce County READS event! You will be receiving copies of some of our collateral materials for further distribution by the end of this week. Click here for the Pierce County READS info. We will have the...