APRIL 15, 2022 www.qns.com RIDGEWOOD TIMES
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EASTER
Tips to make Easter
‘eggstra’ special
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.
Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
New York State Senator
District 15
From dunking eggs in neon dyes to
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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 hard-cooked 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 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
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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 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 of Family Features
As we approach significant holy days,
I wish you a Joyous, Blessed Easter
and a Happy Passover.
Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
New York State Senator
District 15
District Oces:
159-53 102nd Street 66-85 73rd Place
Howard Beach, NY 11414 Middle Village, N.Y. 11379
(718) 738-1111 (718) 497-1630
(718) 322-5760 – FAX (718) 497-1761-FAX
Glendale Maspeth United Methodist Church
(66thPlace amd Central Avenue)
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Friday, April 15
Seven Last Words of Christ (noon)
Good Friday Service (6:30 pm)
Saturday, April 16
Easter Vigil (5 pm)
Sunday, April 17
Easter Sunday Service (10:30 am) Join us in person or via zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 774 575 7267
For information, please visit our website http://glendalemaspethumc.org/ Or call: (718) 821-7882
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