22 Sep
2010
22 Sep
'10
2:25 p.m.
From: Dave McGuire
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 8:56 AM
On 9/22/10 11:53 AM, Chuck Guzis wrote:
> ...and here I thought that everyone knew how to
suck eggs. (a small
> hole in the opposite end of the shell to admit air makes the job much
> easier)
What I'm wondering is why anyone would WANT to.
The practice far predates modern cooking regimina[1], and originally
referred to the consumption of the eggs of wild birds. These are an
excellent source of protein, as well as vitamin D, and easily eaten even
by elders who have lost their teeth to the ravages of time (thus,
"grandmother" in the saying in question). Since they are internally
fragile, it is simpler to suck out the contents rather than opening the
shell more completely.
[1] Plural of "regimen".
Rich Alderson
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