In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna: Dyeing Easter Eggs…Naturally

When I think of Easter Eggs, I think of egg salads sandwiches (and now I want to eat one!)

So I think it’s really important to know what you’re dyeing those eggs with because what seeps into the shell can seep into the egg itself. And who wants to feed extra chemicals to their family? No thanks!

I’ve used a ton of turmeric in my soup making and I have to be so careful when I’m using it because I know how easily it stains my dish towels and aprons. Which got me thinking…. this would make a great natural Easter Egg food dye. It will literally dye anything!

Ground turmeric is easy to find in the spice aisle of your favorite store and there you go- a beautiful orangey gold Easter Egg is in your future!

Want a pretty lilac blue natural food coloring? In addition to their superfood nutrients, blueberries are really staining. So use that to your advantage when it comes to naturally dyeing Easter Eggs, too!

Beets are also a great way to get naturally, rosy pink Easter Eggs without Red Dye #40 coming anywhere near your food!

And here’s another trick to shiny colored Easter Eggs: use vegetable oil on a paper towel and rub the oil onto your dyed eggs to add a glossy shine.

Have a Happy Easter weekend and have fun dyeing those eggs the natural way!

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