With the increasing day light our hens are producing eggs of all sizes. Some of our pullets eggs are still getting larger and from time to time one of our matronly hens produces an egg that can only be described as “eggs-ordinary!” Though the weather has warmed the geese, whose eggs are most magnificent (and delicious) have not yet begun to lay.
Eggs are a traditional symbol of rebirth which corresponds nicely to the Easter holiday. In the Victorian era a great deal of creativity was applied to Easter decorations with eggs at the center. From this time comes the traditional craft of eggs made from cast sugar called panorama eggs or look-inside eggs which are filled with miniature dioramas paying homage to the season.
Here on the farm these eggs are a family tradition dating back to 1969 when Jake’s great grandmother, Lucienne Galle began to make them. Today Janet continues to craft these delightful objects, decorating them with seasonal hues of pink, blue, mint green and yellow then filling them with tiny animals, botanical finds and seasonal favorites. This year Janet produced a limited quantity for Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolates, located in downtown Brunswick. Each egg comes with a short narrative that describes what is happening in the scene inside and relates to a character or activity on the farm. These eggs are not made for eating, but rather for display. We hope they will become treasured parts of your family’s spring celebrations.