The Smoked Egg Co.

<p>A good wedding anniversary present can be hard to find but when Julie Kos bought her husband Paul a smoker as a gift, they had no idea just how life-changing it would be. They started smoking everything and as egg farmers, well, they gave that a go too. It was a light-bulb moment. Now, the Victorian couple are the proud owners of The Smoked Egg Co – producing an Australian first, raw, cold, smoked egg that’s free from bacteria. To learn more, Julie Kos is today’s guest. We discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Julie’s favourite place on their egg farm is the small campground used by the family on the property each Christmas.</li> <li>She shares how they developed their extraordinary business, which all stemmed from a wedding anniversary gift.</li> <li>Julie explains that although her eggs have been smoked they are still raw, meaning you can use them as you usually would, they just have that smokey flavour.</li> <li>The process of cold smoking and how the smoke permeates both the shell and egg which extends the shelf life.</li> <li>Realising the significance of this process for the world as a smoked egg can last more than 120 days without bacterial growth.</li> <li>Understanding the value of this process for the international market, Julie took out a patent for the technique.</li> <li>Some of Julie’s favourite dishes to make are smoked lemon curd, ice-cream, quiche and the humble poached egg. </li> <li>Julie shares how their eggs are produced, distributed and their free-range egg production.</li> <li>Julie’s favourite thing about life on the land.</li> <li>The most unexpected thing to happen to Julie in the business of eggs.</li> <li>Egg misconceptions and Julie explains the different types of egg production.</li> <li>Julie’s ultimate dream for the future.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.</p> <p> </p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://angieasimus.com/">Angie Asimus</a></p> <p><a href="https://www