Eggs can be stored perfectly safely in any cool spot, although they will keep for longer in a refrigerator and should always be refrigerated in hot climates. The cartons carry a "use by" date, so it is easy to keep track of their age. If you store them in the refrigerator, take them out an hour or so before using: cold eggs will crack when you boil them and room-temperature eggs will whisk to a greater volume than cold ones.

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