Chicken eggs aren’t all brown and white. For instance, the Araucana and Ameraucana, rare breeds of chicken, actually lay “Easter eggs”—light blue and light green eggs.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then the onion and saute until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the rice, herbs and grapes, stirring quickly with a fork.

According to Brey, the cost and taste of the egg you buy – white or brown - is determined by what – and how much – is fed to the hen. “It has a lot to do with the chicken feed,” Brey said.

Most of the brown eggs in the U.S. are produced by a type of chicken breed called Rhode Island Red or Plymouth Rock, while many of the white eggs are made by White Leghorn chickens, he says ...

White chicken breeds typically produce brown, chalk white, or very light eggs. Many black chicken breeds, like the Crèvecoeur, Spanish, and Sumatra, produce white eggs. ...