EASTER EGGS - DYEING, DEVILLED EGGS
DYEING EASTER EGGS For naturally dyed eggs, the dyeing process should commence on Holy Thursday, (assuming Good Friday is a day of prayer). For food colouring, Holy Saturday is possible. The Greeks dye their eggs on Holy Thursday, the Poles on Holy Saturday. FIRST METHOD: WITH FOOD COLOURING: There are two ways to prepare the eggs: The first is to blow the eggs. This involves making a hole with a needle at the end of the eggs and blowing the contents of the egg out. The second is to hard boil the eggs. This way they can be served on Easter Monday as devilled eggs. INGREDIENTS Eggs + for each egg; ½ cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar 10-20 drops food colouring Mix together the boiling water, vinegar and food colouring in bowls and soak eggs for time necessary to get the desired colour. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon or tongs and let dry. Polish eggs with butter. USING NATURAL COLOUR From My Frugal Home (from which image is taken). INGREDIENTS Bunch of Beetroot, chopped (pin...