Well friends, here we are at the doorstep of Spring when colorful eggs lay hidden in yards and children run about like little freaks searching them out.

So I ask…you spend the extra cash to buy organic eggs, so why not dye them organically?

Back in the olden days of Persia, people would give each other dyed eggs as a symbol of springs arrival and rebirth. With that said, we know that Paas Color Kits were not around. So, what did they use to dye the eggs?

Easy. The foods they ate and the spices they coveted.

This idea prompted me to go to the market and buy what I thought would dye eggs naturally. Beets, of course, were the first on the list. I was on my own for the rest and I have to say it was fun picking out what I hypothesized might work.

I did the standard boiling of the eggs first, then boiled the various produce with a tablespoon of vinegar to add for good measure. Next, I added the hard boiled eggs completely submerging them in the hot liquid. I let them soak for about 15 minutes until I achieved the color I desired.

Below is my organic produce and spice experiments. Give me a shout back if you know of other ingredients that you have used.

Oh yeah, the stripes on the eggs were created by using rubber bands wrapped around the eggs. This gave the eggs a super cool geometric look although a few of the bands popped from the heat.

This would be a great activity with the kids for sure!

Red Beets, a no-brainer, gave the eggs a pale pink hue.

Blueberries gave the eggs a pale, vintage blue color.

Red Onion and Purple Cabbage were combined to make a greenish brown, then I used a red crayon to make designs.

Spinach gave these eggs a very pale green…Martha would have loved these.

Turmeric and Yellow Beets made the most vibrant color in vivid yellow.

Rubber bands around the eggs.

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