Looking for a fun activity this weekend? Never tried naturally dyeing your eggs before? Why not give it a go this Easter?!
In 2020, Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia shared this awesome blog post about how to get crafty at home for Easter! Check out the recipes below:
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Bring the dye material and water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-45 minutes until desired colour is reached.
Let dye cool. Strain out the vegetable materials, and add 1 tablespoon of vinegar per cup of dye.
Place eggs in dye and let sit until the desired colour is reached.
To Dye Easter Eggs Pink, You’ll Need:
2 cups water
2 cups peeled, grated beets
To Dye Easter Eggs Orange, You’ll Need:
2 cups yellow onion skins
Enough water to cover skins by 1 inch
To Dye Easter Eggs Yellow, You’ll Need:
2 cups water
1 tablespoon turmeric
To Dye Easter Eggs Green or Blue, You’ll Need:
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
Enough water to cover cabbage by 1 inch
*Brown eggs will turn green and white eggs will turn blue.
Let us know how it turns out! 🥚✨
