Episode 172: 10 Ways to Make Every Egg Count (and Buy Less at the Supermarket)

Eggs are one of the most valuable foods you can produce—or buy—but most of us only think about them at breakfast.

In this episode, I share 10 practical ways to use every egg well, reduce food waste, save money, and get more value from your backyard chickens (or your local egg supplier).

We'll cover preserving eggs, meal planning, using leftovers, making homemade mayonnaise, and simple ways to stretch every dozen further.

Whether you've got your own flock or you're just beginning your homesteading journey, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can put into action this week.

In this episode:

• Why eggs are one of the most versatile foods you can keep on hand
• Simple ways to stop wasting eggs

• How to preserve surplus eggs
• Easy meals that use plenty of eggs
• What to do with eggshells
• Homemade mayonnaise that tastes amazing
• Why planning beats panic-buying every time

This week's challenge

🥚 See how many different meals you can make using eggs this week.

Then take your Ditch The Store Score and see where you are on your self-sufficiency journey:

www.ditchthestore.com/dtsscore

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