Cooking with Eggs and Backyard Poultry, Geese, and Chicken Keeping with Lisa Steele

Cooking with Eggs and Backyard Poultry, Geese, and Chicken Keeping with Lisa Steele

February 24, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 4 · Episode 12

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Julie Hoag interviews Lisa Steele about backyard poultry and cooking with eggs.

This is a replay of this interview to get the video version of this episode onto podcast apps. Previously only the audio version was available on podcast apps. Join me for a delightful dive into the world of backyard poultry with the charming Lisa Steele, a fifth-generation #chickenkeeper and the creative force behind Fresh #Eggs Daily. In this episode, we're exploring the rustic charm of raising chickens, ducks, and geese, and uncovering the secrets to those deliciously diverse egg colors. Lisa's roots trace back to her great-great-grandmother in Finland, weaving a rich tapestry of family tradition that spans continents and generations. With her grandparents' chicken farm a stone's throw from her childhood home, Lisa's passion for poultry is as deep-seated as it is infectious. Lisa shares her treasure trove of tips for aspiring chicken enthusiasts. From the nuances of eggshell hues to the surprising simplicity of geese, she shares insights that'll have you rethinking your next omelet. And for those curious about the pecking order, Lisa debunks the myths surrounding "cage-free" and advocates for the bliss of pasture-raised poultry. But it's not just about the birds—Lisa's…

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