• Tinks@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Eggs are also used in a lot of baked goods. If you’re cooking at home and making a lot of things from scratch, eggs are common ingredients. In addition to that they’re also an excellent source of protein that doesn’t require any forethought or planning to just make in minutes. My husband and I go through a dozen every 7-10 days depending on what I’m making. That’s not a ton, but considering most grocery prices are up it’s frustrating. I can cut back on a lot of things, and I can make alternative recipes that don’t include eggs for a lot of things, but then those things have a different texture, less protein, or can’t exist at all. I’m already cooking nearly everything from scratch at home to save money as it is. Not buying eggs is a bigger sacrifice than many realize, especially for someone that loves to bake.

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      5 hours ago

      Yep, the only time I buy eggs is if I’m going to be baking things that require them, which I don’t do very often. I just get the 6-pack, then any remaining after baking usually sit forgotten in the fridge for weeks and then I’m not sure if they’re still edible so they go to waste. 🤷