Cloud eggs: It's not just Instagrammers who find them pretty. Chefs of the 17th century whipped them up, too. Then, as now, they were meant to impress.

A NEW way of prepping eggs is taking the internet by storm. Cloud eggs are the latest bizarre food craze – and they’re putting tired old scrambled, poached and fried into the shade. Thi… ...

The fanciful dish was meant to impress nearly 400 years ago, so don't roll your eyes at photos of these pretty edibles: They're actually a time-honored tradition tinged with a bit of kitchen science.