Duck eggs from DerVaes Gardens
May 23rd, 2008 by Jill
Duck eggs from DerVaes Gardens here in Pasadena
These duck eggs are delicious and worth every penny.
I called DerVaes Gardens hoping to try their chicken eggs, but they were sold out when I called. The weather was overcast, and the chickens don’t lay as much in overcast weather, but the ducks don’t seem to mind it. (They don’t force their hens or ducks to lay.) I was hesitant about the idea of duck eggs. I was afraid that they’d be gamey or off-tasting, but I decided to give them a try. Actually, I waited for Gavin to try them first. He had fried a couple for us, and he took the first bite. He said they tasted like chicken eggs. I took a bite. They were… good. I ate some more. They were great, even. I think the word “Wow!” was uttered several times that morning. They tasted like chicken eggs… only better.
The yolks are bright, dark orange, and the shells are strong and thick. We’ve been eating them fried (basted, actually) and in omelettes. We’re on our second dozen of them now.
Cross-posted at Pasadena Housewife.
Thanks for being brave and giving duck eggs a try. And wow, this blog’s new look is quite nice!
Not sure if I’ve ever had ducks eggs but you’ve reminded me I must leave a note out for the milkman to leave half a dozen eggs tomorrow.
Your photos are all mind-bogglingly beautiful. ALL.
What a great website you have. I’ll be sure to stop in from now on!
I get eggs and produce from the Dervaes every other week. I have had both their chicken and duck eggs and they are so delicious! Their mixed lettuce is incredible too. I am so glad you have discovered them!