An egg can be prepared in a number of ways as well as being incorporated into a number of recipes as a main dish, accompaniment, snack or dessert. An egg has a yellow centre and a white part surrounding it. Egg protein is a cheap source than beef protein, as beef is more costly to produce. Also eggs contain alot of the very important omega fats. The most popular and easy way of preparing an egg is to fry it in pan with a little salt and pepper. But you could make also, scrambled eggs, an egg salad sandwich, or poached in an egg poacher. To serve boiled eggs you will need an egg cup. An egg is always included in the preparation of cakes and other new desserts and the egg white is great for all flour recipes that need a binding agent. During Easter it is the tradition to decorate some eggs and give them to friends or display them at home. Since the 16th century in France, the egg has been used with imagination by the greatest painter of their generation. Even in Russia in 19th century the famous artist Carl Faberge made some eggs in porcelain with gold leaf and crystal. Those egg today worth a fortune. If however you want to do it in a more modern way; and if you are technology savvy, you could send a dvd easter egg for your friends.