Uhhh Ohhh!
I was so excited to finally find PAAS coloring kits for Easter Eggs here in Hong Kong. However, when I went to open the package, it was missing the vital egg coloring tablets. Each and every one of the packages in Times Square had been tampered with and re-taped shut. Someone must be making a mint on reselling the egg dye somewhere else. LOL
I can't let my boys down. Decorating Easter eggs is a family tradition we do every year, no matter where in the world we are... Asia is NOT an exception!
Hmm. My thoughts were racing trying to think of ways to tint the white eggs. Markers? Glitter? Saffron- no way that is way too expensive... and then up in the cupboard there was the solution with all of my other baking supplies. FOOD COLORING...
So I began experimenting with the food dyes and additions of vinegar and I ended up with some of the most beautifully colored eggs we have had in a very long time. I will never waste my money on the PAAS egg decorating packets again.
Please don't let the little things get you down over this holiday season. Just enjoy the time with your family and kids. You know there is always something that does not go quite as expected. Your youngest might spill red juice all over her beautiful new dress and bonnet right before Sunday services. Maybe your boys, bless their little hearts, decide to play a game of football in the mud and track in an entire ton of dirt all over your white kitchen floor just before your guests arrive. Maybe you forgot to set the timer and did not notice that your breakfast egg casserole was done until you see smoke bellowing from the kitchen.
It is never the end of the world. We all have been there, done that! Just relax and let your family and friends laugh and enjoy these unique experiences with you. The party will go on.... DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF AS IT IS ALL SMALL STUFF!
My youngest teenager and I had a wonderful and creative time decorating the eggs together. We are both just big kids at heart. I am glad I did not let a little Hong Kong Snafu ruin our family tradition.
Easter Egg Mania
- 12 white eggs or more
- red,green, yellow and blue food coloring
- white vinegar
- tap water room temperature
- markers, glue, sparkles, beads, stickers (Whatever your little heart desires to design your eggs with)
Step 1: Place your egg in pot and cover with water
Step 2: Gently boil eggs for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pot and allow to cool.
Step 3: In a coffee cup, mix about 20 drops of food coloring with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Add ½ cup room temperature water.
Step 4: Repeat the steps above to make different colors. For example, mix red and blue to get purple, and mix red and yellow to make orange, and mix blue and green to make a turquoise. I think you guys get the idea. don't forget to add the vinegar.
Step 5: Gently lower eggs in the cup with a spoon. The longer you leave the eggs in the dye, the darker the colors will be. Once the egg reaches the desired color, remove from the cup with a spoon and allow to dry. You can put them back in the egg carton or use a cupcake tin.
Step 7: Store your eggs in the refrigerator in the front section so that is easy for the Easter bunny to find them and hide them. (The Easter bunny should check to see if maybe there is an Iphone application to remind you to check on those eggs a little later after the kids go to bed )
Happy Easter from Healthy World Cuisine!
Ingredients
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- white vinegar -
- food coloring -
ye-mek says
These are very funny 🙂 We love them 🙂
lambyknits01 says
Family traditions are so important! Your kids are blessed to have you 🙂
Shumaila says
So true to not sweat the small stuff, time is too precious to waste it sulking, or stressing out! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Those eggs look so good- I have never decorated eggs- I thought I would do it this time, but somehow time did not permit it. I'll just enjoy yours for this year!
Healthy World Cuisine says
There is always next year. So whats on the menu for this upcoming garam marsala Tuesday?
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Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you very much. I am very honored to receive this award. Looking froward to keeping in touch. Take care, BAM
Geni - Sweet and Crumby says
I love your attitude and must let your wisdom sink in. I am a bit of a pessimist and do let the small stuff get to me, especially on party days. Thanks for sharing this and for the Easter egg dying tip as well! Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks Geni. I think maybe it is either the age or the mileage but no longer do the little unplanned events frustrate me in the kitchen. Every obstacle or surprise, I treat like a learning adventure. I have created some of the most fantastic yummy accident in my kitchen this way. I hope your week is grand. BAM
Lisa says
Even though I grew up celebrating Passover, we always decorated Easter Eggs Easter morning. So much fun! Your eggs look amazing - so pretty! That said, thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers xo
Healthy World Cuisine says
Lisa, you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself!!! BAM
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise says
Don't sweat the small stuff!
The perfect advice for any time of year.Glad you managed to keep your family tradition
Healthy World Cuisine says
How are you doing? Everyone on recovery? Sending some positive thoughts your way. Take care, BAM
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise says
We are better, thank you Bam, I really appreciate you asking and your warm thoughts
Katerina says
This is such a great way to keep choldren occupied! Lovely dyed eggs!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Katerina, thanks for stopping by so that I could find your website. I am looking forward to keeping in touch with our culinary adventures. Take care, BAM
Healthy World Cuisine says
"Necessity is the mother of invention" so true. I hope you enjoy coloring eggs with your girls the old fashion way. Thanks for stopping by and look forward to keeping in touch. Take Care, BAM
profiterolesandponytails says
Just goes to show you that necessity is the mother of invention. I haven't made coloured eggs with my girls because I always forget to buy the kits -- but I always have food colouring in the house. Thanks so much for the great tip. Hope you had a great Easter with your family!
ASHLEA says
What a fun assortment. I have not dyed eggs in so long, but this reminds me how fun it is!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Ashlea, I am so glad you stopped by so that I could find your website. I look forward to keeping in touch. Take care, BAM
kyleen says
These little eggs are adorable! I remember when i used to make Easter eggs in elementary school. It was honestly probably one of the things I loved the most. Hope you had a happe easter!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Kyleen, I know it brings back all the warm memories of being a kid. I hope your holiday was grand. Take care, BAM
Jenny liu says
How creative! love it! happy Easter Bobbi!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Miss Jenny. How are you doing? Missed you. BAM