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A great way to tell if an egg is fresh is by putting it in a glass of cold water. If it sits horizontally at the bottom of the glass, it's fresh, but if it hangs vertically or floats to the top, it's stale.
Salma Ali, 63, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

I find that older eggs work much better if I'm making a meringue, so I always buy them a couple of days in advance.
Susan Foster, 72, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

It's easier to fish out a bit of eggshell with another piece of eggshell. For some reason they attract each other.
Sarah Wheeler, 48, Stourbridge, West Midlands

For a no-mess way to peel boiled eggs, drain the water and then knock the eggs around the pot until the shell cracks. Add cold water and the eggs separate from the shells. Hey presto! Peeled eggs.
Anna Gardner, 50, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Finally, I can make the perfect boiled egg every time! Put the egg in from the start (water cold) and time it for 3 minutes from the time the water starts to boil. As soon as the 3 minutes are up, remove the hot water and cover the egg with cold water.
Angela Beaumont, 52, Hereford, Herefordshire

When poaching eggs, add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water to prevent separation.
Mandy Baker, 67, Croydon, Greater London

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