Easter is less than two weeks away and we are excited to share a literal outside-the-box recipe for coloring your eggs in a natural, non-toxic way. Not only will you be avoiding toxic chemicals/coloring additives, you will be using biodegradable and common items from your kitchen.
Happy Easter from Humfeld Chiropractic & Nutrition Center!
Pink Dye
2 C. Water
2 C. Peeled, grated beets
Vinegar: 1 Tbsp. per cup of liquid that remains after simmering veggies and water.
Instructions
Boil until water is a deep red/purple.
Strain veggies out of water, keeping the water in a bowl or jar with a lid.
Add vinegar when the liquid is cooled.
Dip the eggs, let them dry, and repeat until desired color is attained.
Orange Dye
2 C. Yellow Onion Peels
Enough water to cover peels by about 1 inch.
Vinegar: 1 Tbsp. per cup of liquid that remains after simmering peels and water.
Instructions
Boil until water is a deep yellow/orange.
Strain veggies out of water, keeping the water in a bowl or jar with a lid.
Add vinegar when the liquid is cooled.
Dip the eggs, let them dry, and repeat until desired color is attained.
Yellow Dye
2 C. Water
1 Tbsp. Turmeric
2 Tbsp. Vinegar
Instructions
Mix together. Dip the eggs, let them dry, and repeat until desired color is attained.
(Will give a vibrant yellow on white eggs, and deep gold on brown eggs.)
Green/Blue Dye
2 C. Shredded Purple Cabbage
Enough water to cover cabbage by about 1 inch.
Vinegar: 1 Tbsp. per cup of liquid that remains after simmering peels and water.
Instructions:
Boil cabbage until a deep blue/purple color is attained.
Strain veggies out of water, keeping the water in a bowl or jar with a lid.
Add vinegar when the liquid is cooled.
Dip the eggs, let them dry, and repeat until desired color is attained.
(Will give a green color on brown eggs, and blue color on white eggs.)