Speciality egg producer Clarence Court has commissioned celebrated chef and food writer Mark Hix to step back in time, to create four retro recipes using eggs laid by their traditional breeds of hens.

Available from the website - www.clarencecourt.co.uk � the simple yet luxurious dishes are inspired by the Clarence Court range, which includes Old Cotswold Legbars, Mabel Pearman�s Burford Browns and pearly white Gladys Mays Duck eggs. Reminiscent of the eggs found on country tables in the 1950�s and 1960�s, the retro dishes are the perfect way to enjoy the eggs� unique flavour and texture.

Home cooks can show off their foodie credentials and impress friends with yester year recipes such as �Curried duck egg� and �Lles Flotants (floating islands)�. Alternatively, why not try your hand at mastering the famous classic, �omelette Arnold Bennett�, or put the spark back in to Sunday brunch with �Oeuf en Gelee�.

Highly regarded in his profession, particularly for his modern approach to British food, Mark has cooked at some of England�s most prestigious restaurants including The Ivy and Scott�s, and now runs Hix Oyster & Chop House in London and sister restaurant, Hix Oyster & Fish House in Dorset.

Says Mark: �Clarence Court hens are from old pure breed bloodlines, and live a free range, peaceful life - so it�s no wonder that they lay delicious eggs that are rich in flavour. These classic recipes are a great choice for those wanting to step back in time and enjoy eggs as they used to taste�.

Says Clarence Court Director, Lisa Rowe: �We are thrilled that Mark has used his expertise to recreate recipes which take our customers down memory lane. If you hanker after Darling Buds of May, then these dishes are sure to tantalise the taste buds!�

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Notes to Editors: � The Clarence Court range includes Old Cotswold Legbars, Mabel Pearman�s Burford Browns, Gladys May Braddock White Duck Eggs and Free to Fly Quails Eggs � Stockists include Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, Waitrose, Fresh & Wild, Sainsbury�s, Asda, Booth�s, Budgens and Ocado � Celebrity fans include Jamie Oliver, Tom Aikens and Rick Stein. Clarence Court eggs are served in all the restaurants owned by Caprice Holdings Ltd (The Ivy, Le Caprice, The Rivington Grill, J.Sheekey and Scott�s - the magnificent oyster bar in Mayfair which re-opened at the end of 2006) as well as Fifteen (in London and Cornwall) and Tom Aikens � Chef and food writer, Mark Hix, has created a series of Clarence Court recipes for each season � The recipes are available as inserts in Clarence Court egg boxes as well as on the Clarence Court website (www.clarencecourt.co.uk) � A Web-cam installed in the pasture broadcasts images of the hens directly to Harrod�s Food Hall and can be viewed on www.clarencecourt.co.uk/hencam � All Clarence Court Eggs are free range, with the introduction of Quails� Eggs which are �free to fly� � Clarence Court birds enjoy the finest quality cereal based non-GM vegetarian diet, the privacy of warm secluded nest boxes, trees and shrub for cover, dust baths - everything that a normal healthy hen requires for its freedom of expression and fullness of life � All Clarence Court hens are vaccinated against salmonella and are not beak trimmed

For further information, samples or an interview with a Clarence Court spokesperson, please contact: Charlotte Hutley or Mindy Bhachu at THE SPA WAY on 020 7403 6900 or email mindy.bhachu@thespaway.com