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Traditional and all-natural dye recipes for Easter egg coloring are
all the rage now. In line with Russian Orthodox Church customs,
Holy Thursday (also known as Maundy Thursday) is considered the
best day to decorate Easter eggs.  This week we’re introducing Archives
tried and true tips and tricks for all-natural Easter Egg dye recipes.
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Tips for Prepping Easter Eggs

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To ensure a smooth and even color distribution, wipe the


egg shells with alcohol before boiling.
To prevent eggs from cracking during the cooking process,
add a few tablespoons of salt the boiling water.
Rub colored eggs with a bit of vegetable or olive oil for a
natural shine.
Instead of chemical dyes and opt for all-natural dye that’s
vegetable or plant-based. See below for a color-guide and
how to achieve desired results.

Traditional Recipes for Natural Easter Egg Coloring

1) Yellow onion skins are best for yellow colored eggs. The more
onion skins you use, the deeper the color.

2)  Boiling raw eggs in a pot lled with water spinach will result  Our Company
in a beautiful green hue. The intensity of the green will depend Mission

on the concentration of leaves — for a richer green, use more


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spinach leaves. Use equal proportions of spinach and water for a Philosophy
for a more subtle, light green color.
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3) Walnut shells will dye the eggs a light beige or brown color. Promise

Boiling eggs in coffee grinds will also do the tick.


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4) Rubbing boiled eggs with red cabbage leaves will leave a
beautiful blue tone.

5) Purple pansies are the perfect source of rich violet tint. Place Celebrities about
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the pansies into a large pot, cover with boiling water, add boiled
eggs and let stand overnight for the eggs to absorb the color.
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with your own recipes. Next week we’ll introduce simple i If liki t
techniques for creating designs. You can also check out our
gorgeous collection of Faberge-style decorated Easter eggs for a
perfect Pascha gift.

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Other Easter products like traditional Kulich Easter breads, and


“pysanka” Easer egg shrink-wrap are also available for quick
delivery.

**Photo credit: Kaley Ann (www.kaleyann.com)

By Olga | April 10th, 2016 | Categories: Easter, Holidays | Tags: all-natural easter
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