Courtesy of Chris Holden, Chef/ Owner of Back on Tract an SCD cook and caterer in Massachusetts.
To learn more visit www.backontract.com.
Just in time for Easter...
Prepare Eggs: Boil white cage-free organic egss with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in the water. Let eggs cool when done.
Colors:
Red: beets, paprika, pomegranate juice
Yellow: turmeric, sage, saffron
Orange: mix 3 parts yellow and 1 part beets
Green: spinach, kale
Brown: tea, leftover coffee, chili powder
Blue: Blueberries
Purple: Blackberries, concord grapes or grape juice
Lavender: red onion skins
Prepare Dye:
1. Chop or crush dye ingredients of desired color
2. Place 2 cups of water and ingredients in saucepan
3. Simmer for 5 to 60 minutes making sure that water is deeply colored
4. Strain dye and add eggs to hot colored water
5. Leave eggs in dye until desired color reached
Be creative. Use wax crayons to write words or draw pictures. The wax will not absorb the color. Use rubber bands to create a tie-dyed effect. Stickers will also add to the fun. Use your imagination and have fun!
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