Coloring Brown Eggs for Easter - It's Easy!
Here is a tip for coloring brown eggs for Easter! You can soak the eggs in vinegar either before OR after cooking them. (We didn’t find the taste was affected using either method). I prefer to soak the eggs in vinegar after boiling as the vinegar can slightly weaken the eggshell, making the eggs a little more susceptible to cracking during the boiling process. Simply boil the eggs as usual, then cool rapidly under cold running water or in a bowl of ice. Transfer the cooled eggs to a bowl and cover with white vinegar. Set a timer for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the eggs from the vinegar and use a clean cloth to wipe away the brown coloring from...
Easter Egg Coloring with Natural Dye
It’s a tradition to dye eggs for Easter, but have you ever tried using fruit and vegetables to make the dyes? It’s simple! Most of these items you can find in your pantry or at a local market. This is a great project the whole family can enjoy! INGREDIENTS Red/Pink – 4 cups chopped beets Orange – 4 cups yellow onion skins Yellow – 3 tablespoons turmeric (add to boiling water) Blue – 3 cups chopped red/purple cabbage Purple/silver – 4 cups water, 4 cups frozen blueberries (skip vinegar) INSTRUCTIONS Combine one quart of water and two tablespoons white vinegar in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and add your dye ingredients (above based on color). Once boiling, lower...