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The border between Mexico and America has a long history of bootleggers, drug traffickers and gun runners. Now egg smugglers can be added to that list.

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[–] AugustWest@lemm.ee 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It has been interesting watching the prices from those large commercial egg companies vs the local smaller farms. The local farms didn't change prices and their eggs are truly cage free and organic. $3.50 a dozen.

Really reinforces the buy local ideal.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 5 points 2 days ago

I have also seen that the local, cage-free places haven't changed their prices. But that's because their prices were already like $8 for a dozen (which I do pay the premium for).

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 27 points 3 days ago

They're bringing their yolks.

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 25 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Stop. Buying. Fucking. Eggs!

God damn Americans are fucking spoiled.

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 28 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Honestly, this is the real problem. They hate musk and bezos, but won't quit Twitter or Amazon. They'll say fuck Facebook "but oh, gotta keep up with family". High inflation and prices? Can't disappoint at Christmas! Don't wanna give up my lifestyle, and trump is offering a quick fix

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Thank you, it's absolutely the real problem. Coddled ass American public. Can't even change their food habits in the face of economic ruin.

[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 8 points 3 days ago

I don't see it as coddled. I see it as a mass mental health disorder. Got stress? Best cure is to buy things! This is shoved in our faces constantly since we are the epitome of government run by businesses and kids raised on social media it's 95% ads disguised as culture and content. The only culture we have is buy shit culture.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

High egg prices are not economic ruin.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

More than just eggs are on the way

[–] underwire212@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

Seriously. As an American, it’s infuriating hearing about the constant complaining about our state (completely justified worry and complaint, mind you), with absolutely ZERO action being taken. Even the most minor inconveniences people won’t bother putting up with.

“Well I’ve got a family to take care of and my mortgage is too high and rent is too much and I don’t have enough time off and “ well yeah so do I- and everyone fucking else. People have thrown fists in MUCH more difficult circumstances. I understand it’s hard. I really fucking do. But if no one’s willing to even get off of Facebook or boycott Amazon, OR FUCKING VOTE, then nothing will happen. And it will get even worse. And more people will suffer and die.

We need mutual solidarity pacts to help support each other. No one wants to do the “helping” though and only wants the support. Its just so god damn infuriating.

[–] Lemmist@lemm.ee 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Why? Let them buy. At least some Mexicans can get a few additional coins out of that.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 3 points 3 days ago

And kill the climate? No, stop buying eggs.

[–] nesc@lemmy.cafe 9 points 3 days ago
[–] BlemboTheThird@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I got down to my last egg like a month ago and keep thinking about when and how I should use it. Technically I could afford to buy more but it's the principle of the thing; not so much about not being a Spoiled American but I really don't want to support the companies price gouging these things. But I was also making a loaf of challah almost every week and I don't think my flax meal substitute will work for that...

My solitary, lonely egg. Just chillin in the fridge.

Maybe I should start my morning with an egg sandwich tomorrow.

but I really don’t want to support the companies price gouging these things.

A very good and principled reason. I think you should have that egg sandwich in the morning!

[–] CherryBullets@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

A good egg replacement is fish. Canned fish can do if you can stomach it. Also artisanal cheeses like Brie or Camembert (I'm sure local American farmers make some). It's hard to replace eggs properly, they are nature's vitamin boosters.

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

A friend of mine has sworn by canned sardines for years.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 3 points 2 days ago

Some of them are really good. The aversion to canned fish is largely very American and I don't understand where it comes from. There are a wide variety of canned fishes out there; it's not all Bumblebee tuna.

And they make a fantastic food for your emergency supplies if you are in a disaster-prone area.

[–] CherryBullets@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

They are great! I prefer canned herring, but sardine is a very close second.

[–] doingthestuff@lemy.lol 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

We have cut back on our egg usage but I have a vegetarian daughter who doesn't like beans, and eggs are a significant part of her diet. Obviously she doesn't eat fish. I have a severe lactose intolerance so there aren't many cheeses I eat, and even when I do eat something like Gouda or feta it is very small amounts. Also I've never seen local brie or Camembert, my wife would love if there was.

[–] CherryBullets@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

I could suggest buying quails and eating their eggs. My friend did this and the quails fit in a small wood cabin (as small as a dog house). She had fresh eggs everyday. They are low maintenance compared to chickens.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io -1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Most people don't consider eggs to be vegetarian. Especially the ones who are vegetarian for animal welfare reasons.

[–] CherryBullets@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You are wrong. I've met many vegetarians that ate eggs and fish. Vegetarians are not a monoliths.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm not wrong. I used to be a vegetarian. There are different types. Some eat eggs and or milk and some don't. Most don't eat eggs, but some do.

[–] doingthestuff@lemy.lol 2 points 2 days ago

From Google:

While a precise percentage is difficult to pinpoint, it's estimated that a significant portion of vegetarians, particularly in the West, do eat eggs, often identifying as lacto-ovo vegetarians.

This is a common type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, poultry, and seafood, but includes dairy products and eggs.

In some cultures and religions, like Hinduism, vegetarianism often excludes eggs, while in the West, it's more common to see vegetarians who include eggs in their diet.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 0 points 2 days ago

At that point you're basically vegan

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 7 points 3 days ago

Would be nice to make them illegal. People are too addicted to these harmful products

[–] Freshparsnip@lemm.ee 5 points 3 days ago

And they're being destroyed at the border. I don't even like eggs and that seems wasteful to me

[–] zephorah@lemm.ee 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Afaict the only normal egg prices I’ve seen have been at, of all places, Trader Joe’s. $3.49/dozen. Limit 1 per customer.

I’m starting to see half and half at the discount groceries as high as $7 for store brand.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 2 days ago

Half and half? The milk product? I haven't heard anything about dairy prices increasing (yet).