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Make National Egg Day extra special with incredible egg recipes, discounts on egg-related products, and fun activities to celebrate!
Celebrate National Egg Day on June 3 by eating eggs in any way you want! This day has been celebrated since the 1950s, when it was created to honor one of nature’s most versatile and nutritious foods. Eggs are packed with protein and essential vitamins, making them a great addition to any meal. They can be boiled, fried, scrambled or even used in baking — so get creative this National Egg Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginning of National Egg Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The celebration of National Egg Day originated in the United States in the 1950s as a way to honor eggs, a basic but versatile food staple.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inclusion in The Egg Board</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Egg Board was established to help promote egg consumption and ensure the profitability of American egg farmers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Famous "Incredible Edible Egg" Slogan</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Egg Board introduced the "Incredible Edible Egg" slogan as part of their campaign to promote egg consumption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Eggs' Health Benefits</div><div class='timeline-text'>Research started highlighting the health benefits of eggs, countering previous beliefs about their cholesterol content, thus helping the increase of their consumption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Revival of National Egg Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recognizing the importance of eggs in the everyday diet, the United States saw a revival of National Egg Day.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a cake with an egg</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your favorite cake recipe and replace the normal liquid ingredients with eggs. From angel food cake to pound cake, you can make any type of cake with eggs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make an omelette</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix up some eggs, vegetables, cheese or other ingredients, pour into a fry pan and cook until fluffy and golden brown. You can make any kind of omelette you like.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on an egg hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide hard boiled eggs all over the house or yard and have kids search for them. Make sure to give each child a basket to collect the eggs in.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate boiled eggs</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Boil some eggs, let them cool off, then use food coloring and other materials to decorate the shells. Let your creativity shine through!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat deviled eggs</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hard boil some eggs, cut them in half, remove the yolk and mash it together with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and other seasonings. Place the yolk mixture back into the whites and enjoy!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Eggs are a great source of protein</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality, low-fat, protein. Not only do they provide your body with essential amino acids needed for muscle growth and repair, but they're also packed full of vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, D, E, and the B vitamins.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Eggs are versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From scrambled eggs for breakfast to deviled eggs as a party snack, there are so many different ways you can enjoy eggs. You can fry them sunny side up, bake them in quiches or frittatas, or mix them into hearty soups. No matter what your cooking style may be, there's always an egg dish for every occasion!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Eggs are affordable and easy to find</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The best part about eggs is that they are an incredibly affordable food option. Whether you buy them from the grocery store or get them straight from the farm, you're sure to find a great value no matter where you look. Plus, they usually last for quite some time in the fridge making them perfect for those on a budget!</p></div></div>
National Egg Day is celebrated on June 3rd every year. In 2024 National Egg Day will occur on a Monday.
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