They just don't know what they are missing

[Darklingstorm]

I can't get anyone to try a duck egg for breakfast. I get looks of shock, (I can't believe you would eat that..kind of look). I try to reassure them that it good and isn't much different then chicken eggs but no deal.
Oh well, guess DH,DS and I will just have to enjoy them all by ourselves.

 

[70%cocoa]

You mean friends, neighbors, work colleagues etc? They sure are missing out!!!

What about making a cake or custard tart with duck eggs and telling them they were duck eggs AFTER they have eaten and pronounced the cake delicious

Duck eggs are the best!!!

Ps. I think we need more duck smilies....

 

[fisharescary]

I was gonna suggest the cake thing too-but even if you told them beforehand it might still make it less frightening for them all mixed in and baked. It's silly, but I was sort of one of those people. I knew they'd be fine to eat, I wanted to try them, but I was afraid they'd taste strange and I wouldn't like them (and then I couldn't justify getting ducks!). So I started with pancakes, and they were fine, so I told myself "all right, they can't be awful." then I moved up to a breakfast sandwhich made with thick bread and sharp cheddar, and that was fine, and then I was finally ready to try one on its own!

If you're not gonna tell them, go about it casually. Just leave the cake out somewhere with a note to 'help yourself.' If anyone asks, you'll have to admit there are duck eggs-even when you find it silly, you've gotta respect what other adults choose to eat or not. No all-out lying, ok? It's a small difference, but if it's something that really matters to them, they'll ask. As a vegetarian, if I eat something without asking and it turns out there's meat in it, it's my own dang fault. Now, if someone tells me it's meat -free and I eat it but there really is meat in it...I'd be so angry. See what I'm saying?

 

[Amiga]

Ain't it something? Here in New England, many people - especially those with family from other countries - love duck eggs. But there are a few who won't even try them.

More for me!

 

[FenDruadin]

Aw, more for you! I boil them and make deviled eggs to take to group events. They always get lots of oo's and aah's, and there are never any left at the end. I think some people just think they are giant chicken eggs and then, when they finally ask or I overhear them talking about the eggs, I let them in on the secret, and they're amazed.

'Taint nothing better than deviled duck eggs!