It's time for an EGGstravaganza!
Now that spring is officially here, we have eggs on the brain! Easter is just a couple of weeks away and eggs are truly an icon of the new season. Most folks know that eggs are healthy and delicious, but we thought we would share a few lesser known facts about the incredible egg.
Did you know?
- People have been enjoying eggs for a long, long time! East Indian history indicates that wild fowl were domesticated as early as 3200 B.C. Egyptian and Chinese records show that fowl were laying eggs for man in 1400 B.C. and Europe has had domesticated hens since 600 B.C. While there’s evidence of native fowl in the Americas prior to Columbus’ arrival, it’s believed that on his second
trip, he carried the first chickens related to those now in egg production.
- Egg yolks contain choline, which helps promote normal cell activity, improves liver function, and helps transport nutrients throughout the body. Choline also helps develop infant memory function, so eggs are a fantastic food for new moms!
- The surface of each egg shell contains between seven and seventeen thousand tiny pores.
- In the U.S. alone there are about 300 million egg-laying hens, each of which produce 250-300 eggs per year for a grand total of 75 billion eggs. Wow!
So, now that we have you in the mood for eggs, drop on by The Original Pancake House for breakfast out in Denver. With over twenty egg dishes on our menu, we’ll have your whole family shouting “hooray for eggs!”
Searching for Pancake Restaurants Near Me?
How do you find new restaurants? Do you ask friends for recommendations? Or do you prefer to use technology? If your browser history shows the search term pancake restaurants near me, or other similar searches, you’re not alone. According to a survey of 1,000 American adults by RetailMeNot, 13% of the respondents use food and dining apps like Yelp and OpenTable to find new restaurants. However, the majority (58%) still prefers to find new restaurants through friends or word-of-mouth recommendations.
Technology plays a major role in our daily lives. The answers to most of our questions are now at our fingertips. Technology affects not just how we make our dining choices, but in our overall dining experience. Here’s some other interesting findings from the survey.
- Survey respondents ages 25 through 34 were more likely to research new restaurants on their smartphone than any other age group.
- 80% are likely to try a new restaurant if they are offering a deal.
- 25% said they have at least one restaurant specific app on their phone.
- 25% have used their phone to make restaurant reservations.
- 53% have used their phone to find a restaurant location.
- 32% said they have used their phone to take a photo of food while dining.
- 19% have checked in on social media while dining.
We’re confident that whether you’re searching the internet for pancake restaurants near me, or asking your friends where they like to go for breakfast, OPH Denver is going to come up. We’ll see you soon!
Bring on Spring!
March 20 marks the Vernal Equinox, or the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. On the equinox, the sun will rise due east and set due west exactly twelve hours later marking the beginning of longer, warmer days to come! Each spring we like to start incorporating fresh ingredients into our meals, including these spring fruits and veggies:
Leeks - Leeks are in high season during the spring months and are fantastic additions to any savory egg dish with their mild, onion-like taste.
Asparagus - Thin, tender, sweet, crisp and at its best from March till May, these green veggies are a wonderful addition to quiche along with fresh leeks! We love this recipe for an asparagus, leek and gruyere quiche to include both spring veggies!
Mangoes - Mangoes are in season during the spring months in the warm weather climates where they are grown. You’ll start to see mango pop up in local grocery stores everywhere soon. We love to slice mango for breakfast at home, or include it in a healthy breakfast smoothie for days when we are on the run!
Strawberries - Strawberries are at their sweetest from April through July and we can’t get enough of these delightful and healthy berries! We love them in our Strawberry Crepes or topping a delicious Belgian Waffle!
If you are out for breakfast in Denver, be sure to stop on in and try one of our breakfast dishes featuring fresh strawberries. Happy Spring Denver!