We are really excited to bring you a new recipe using Nith Valley Eggs from Food Blogger, Rebecca Cooks! Rebecca is a Scottish cook and food writer with her own allotment in Glasgow where she grows a wide variety of herbs and vegetables.  She is extremely passionate about the ‘Grow Your Own’ movement, eating seasonally and promoting Scottish produce. Follow her on Instagram at @rebeccacooks_ or for more recipes and allotment updates, visit her website www.rebeccacooks.net   Nith Valley Dippy Eggs Kids and adults alike will love this fun twist on eggs and soldiers!   80g baby sp ..read more

On 28th of this month Nith Valley Eggs turns a whole ten years old! We’ve come a long way over the years and our business has continued to grow and grow. From our humble beginnings in 2009, the company has successfully expanded and we are now officially recognised as one of the top Scottish producers of free range eggs! Our woodland farm provides our hens with the freedom to roam and produce some of the best quality free range eggs in Scotland. Nith Valley Eggs started small in 2009, supplying eggs to another producer. Fast forward to 2012, and we found ourselves in the fantastic position of b ..read more

Now that the clocks have turned back, we’re well on our way to winter which means one thing – bonfire night. One of my favourite things about bonfire night is our family tradition of having Scotch Eggs and other tasty winter treats around the bonfire. When it comes to Scotch Eggs, I prefer mine made at home, using (of course) fresh Nith Valley eggs laid by our happy hens here at Gatelawbridge. There’s nothing quite like cutting into a sizzling Scotch Egg and releasing the soft runny yolk within, served with a bit of brown sauce on the side. Try your Scotch Eggs home baked instead of deep fried ..read more

If you make your own mayonnaise* (recipe at the end if you’d like to give it a go) – and why wouldn’t you, when a) it’s so easy – and b) you have fresh Nith Valley free range eggs practically on your doorstep – you’ll be wondering what to do with the leftover egg whites. Or, if you’re making meringues, you’re left with perfectly usable egg yolks. Well, it needn’t be a dilemma with this month’s blog, with an eye on zero waste – and ideas for using the whole egg, shell and all. Egg whites Luckily egg whites freeze really well. Freeze fresh Nith Valley egg whites as soon as you can in ice cube tr ..read more

Dean Martin might have asked how we like our eggs in the morning but we’ve been thinking about eggs in the evening. Monday evening to be precise. Summer’s well and truly over and the kids are back to school. We’re all back into our routines and trying to get through Mondays as smoothly as possible. We know that Mondays can be a struggle, getting up for work and getting the kids up for school. Then there’s what to make for dinner when we’re made it through and just need a quick fix. Meat Free Mondays Meat Free Mondays are a great idea if you’re trying to introduce some variety into your diet ..read more

Egg Marketing Board The old Egg Marketing Board slogan from the Swinging Sixties was – “Go to work on an egg”. A quick search on YouTube and you’ll see the TV ads that promoted the slogan, with Tony Hancock. I don’t know about you but I still like to have eggs at breakfast. I love a boiled egg and soldiers although I must admit to being a bit hit and miss with boiled eggs, so I invested in an egg boiler from that great bastion of kitchen gadgets – Lakeland – and now all my Nith Valley boiled eggs have perfectly soft yolks and just firm whites. Fancy a twist on Eggy Bread? As much as I love my ..read more

Egg Vending Machines One of the best things about our farm at Gatelawbridge is the vast amount of space our happy hens have to roam around and enjoy life in the great outdoors. It does mean that we’re a few miles away from a lot of our customers, though. That’s why we introduced our egg vending machines to Dumfries back in May 2016. We know it sounds a bit strange to get your eggs from a vending machine. But it’s not that daft when you think about it. We’re used to buying sweets, crisps and drinks. So why not a tray of eggs? The first commercial vending machine was invented by Percival Everitt ..read more

Summer Holidays What do you think of when you think of summer? Here at Nith Valley Eggs, we like to think of ourselves as optimists. Our summer daydream involves endless sunny days, flowers bursting with colour and lots of opportunities to eat outside. Whether it’s a picnic on the beach, a BBQ with friends or a camping trip with the kids, we think eggs are a great addition to any summer meal. We know we’re biased but they really are the perfect convenience food! Beach Snack A few hard boiled eggs in a lunch box is the perfect accessory to your day out of the beach. They’re quick to prepare as ..read more

As you know, we’re pretty enthusiastic about all the recipes you can use our delicious free range eggs in. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to eat them every day. The first thing lots of us think of when it comes to eggs is breakfast. Boiled, scrambled and poached, not to mention the fancier Eggs Benedict and Florentine. And now we’re daydreaming about eggy bread with bacon and maple syrup… Enter Our Competition! The Butchery in Lockerbie has been thinking about breakfast lately, too. They’ve got a new hot counter where you can get a yummy roll, pie or pastry for breakfast on the ..read more

Did you overdo the chocolate eggs, this year? Anyone…? Just us then! Well, the good news is we’re already on our way to optimum health with these tasty, healthy and easy peasy springtime egg dishes. Our Favourite Free Range Egg Recipes For Spring Whether you’re heading out for a family picnic or just trying to rustle up a light and springy packed lunch – we’ve got just the recipe for you! One-Pan Egg & Veg Brunch Nothing says ‘I’m on holiday’ like a lie in and followed by a late-morning brunch. This dish is super easy to throw together and perfect for the kids. You can even keep the yolks ..read more