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April 15, 2022 • Schneps Media
‘Eggcellent’
tradition!
Easter is about traditions,
both old and
new, as well as celebrating
family and creating
lifelong memories. In fact,
nearly 8 out of 10 Americans
will celebrate the holiday
this year, according to
the National Retail Federation,
which often includes
egg decorating amongst
the fun.
Decorating eggs for Easter
is a tradition that dates
back to the 13th century.
Eggs were once viewed as
a forbidden food to some
religious entities, so people
would paint or decorate
them to highlight the end of
penance and fasting.
Yet still today, coloring
eggs can help bring the
whole family together and
inspire simple moments of
connection and creativity.
From dunking eggs in neon
dyes to embellishing them
with paint, glitter and more,
PAAS® brand – named after
the Dutch word for Easter,
“Passen” – offers these
expert Easter egg dyeing
tips based on its 140 years
of experience.
Keep it clean
Wash your hands in hot,
soapy water before and
after handling eggs, even
if they’ve already been
cooked or decorated. This
helps protect you from any
bacteria that may be on
the egg and protects the
eggshell from oil on hands
that may make the dye not
adhere properly. Make sure
an adult supervises all projects
to ensure food safety
precautions are observed.
Hard cook, don’t
hard boil
Although the cooking
water must come to a full
boil, the pan should be immediately
removed from
heat so the eggs can cook
gently in the hot water.
This method produces tender,
not rubbery eggs and
minimizes cracking.
Banish the greenish
ring
This harmless but unsightly
discoloration sometimes
forms around hardcooked
yolks as a result of
a reaction between sulfur
in the egg white and iron
in the yolk. It occurs when
eggs have been cooked
for too long or at too high
a temperature. Cooking
eggs in hot, not boiling
water then cooling immediately
helps minimize
this discoloration.
Make them
‘apeeling’
To ensure easily peeled
eggs, buy and refrigerate
them 7-10 days in advance
EASTER
of cooking. This brief
“breather” allows the eggs
time to take in air, which
helps separate the membranes
from the shell.
Store eggs safely
In the shell, hard-cooked
eggs can be refrigerated
safely for up to one week.
Refrigerating them in their
original carton prevents
odor absorption. Once
peeled, eggs should be eaten
that day. Piercing shells
before cooking is not recommended.
If not sterile,
the piercer or needle can
introduce bacteria into the
egg. Also, piercing creates
hairline cracks in the shell
through which bacteria can
enter after cooking.
Tap into your
creative side
You don’t have to be
highly creative to create
an “eggceptional” egg. Use
your imagination to create
Tips to make this year’s
Easter eggs special
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appealing eggs by gluing
on fun materials found at
craft stores, like fake gems,
sequins, trims and ribbons.
You can also use paint, including
gold or silver metallic
paint, to make eggs special.
An option like PAAS
egg decorating kits can help
make the process more convenient
and fun.
Courtesy Family Features
ST. LUKE’S EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, April 17 at 10:30 am
Gather at the Barrow St. Garden Gate
487 Hudson Street NYC 10014
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