Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Today I did a demo at the Union Square Greenmarket on Eggs. Eggs are everywhere! They are Spring's symbol of fertility, and super sources of protein. I love eggs. I think my favorite way to eat eggs is in the French style Oeuf Mayonnaise, which is hardboiled and covered with mayo.

Anyway, today at the Greenmarket Manager's table they had made naturally dyed Easter eggs using all sorts of fun ingredients. Beets and onion skins were for red, blueberries and red cabbage for blue, and spinach for green. Tara, the Greenmarket Manager/egg dyer extraodinaire, had used things like cilantro leaves and star prints to make beautiful designs on the eggs. I thought I would share this photo and urge you to go down and pick up the instructions they have down at the table.