Cooking Tips for Parents Trying To Survive the Economy In Brooklyn
While Trump is in high school flunking inflation 101, families are—as Alex McCord would say— “in Brooklyn trying to survive in this economy.” Here, I’ve rounded up tips to stretch, extend, or remix meals to keep families full during the eggpocalypse.
I never thought I’d live to see the day when eggs became a luxury item, but here we are. In Brooklyn, they’re selling for as much as $30 a pack, and some bodegas have resorted to selling “loosies”—single eggs—for customers who can’t afford a dozen.
Trump—whose word is as good as your high school boyfriend's—promised to lower the price of groceries on his first day in office. That certainly hasn’t happened, and just like your ex, it seems he’s quick to change the subject.
This weekend on Truth Social, Trump shared the article “Shut Up About Egg Prices – Trump Is Saving Consumers Millions.” The month-old Daily Caller column, written by Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and podcaster, blames sky-high egg prices on the Biden administration, claiming the Department of Agriculture killed too many chickens to stop a bird-flu epidemic.
But lucky for us, according to Kirk, the groundwork for “low inflation and high-wage growth” has been laid and egg prices will fall. Right after we get rid of social security and immigrants, drill more oil, and fight a trade war—It’s truly two fish, five loaves math. I guess busting up food monopolies and cracking down on price-gouging is overrated.
So while Trump is in high school flunking Econ 101, families are—as Alex McCord would say— “in Brooklyn trying to survive in this economy.” Here, I’ve rounded up tips to stretch, extend, or remix meals to keep families full during the eggpocalypse.
Try Eggless Versions of Your Favorite Dishes
Pancakes, french toast, and tons of the breakfast recipes families love can be made without eggs. This vegan blueberry muffin recipe from Domestic Gothess uses yogurt and vinegar to keep muffins light and tender.
Get More Servings With Veggies, Onions, and Grains
When feeding a crowd, choose recipes that use onions, vegetables, rice, or potatoes alongside eggs. Think sweet potato hash, breakfast fried rice, or this three-egg quiche packed with onions, bacon, and cheese. If your kiddos are veggie-resistant, chop veggies smaller and serve with a sauce they'll love like pesto, country gravy, yogurt, or sour cream.
Scramble Smarter
You might be familiar with using milk or cheese, but hummus, yogurt, ricotta, sour cream, and cottage cheese can all be used to scale up servings while adding more protein, flavor, and creaminess. Cooking technique also plays a big role in creating larger, fluffier eggs. This tutorial from The Cozy Cook is an excellent place to start.
Replace Eggs
In baked goods that only use a small number of eggs, swap them for applesauce, mashed bananas, ground flaxseed, or egg replacer. This chart from Bigger, Bolder, Baking explains the best way to do it.
