Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs 2012

I can't take full credit for this year's beautiful natural-dyed Easter eggs.  After last year's success with natural dyed Easter eggs using just onion skins, my friend Natalie wanted to try other color combinations.  For all the colors, choose your favorite plants from your garden, and press onto raw eggs that have been brought room temperature.  Secure them with panty hose that has been cut up, and then tie with a twisty tie.  Add eggs carefully to different pots, then bring to a boil, boiling for approximately 15 minutes.  You may need to add water to each mixture so that the eggs are fully submerged in the liquid. Here are the different color options:

Paprika: Simmer 2 tbsp paprika into 1 cup boiling water.  Add 2 tsp white vinegar.

Coffee: Add 1 tbsp vinegar to 1 cup strong coffee.

Yellow onion skins: Simmer the skins of about 6 yellow onions for 15 minutes, then add 2 tbsp vinegar.

Turmeric: Add 2 tbsp vinegar to 1 cup boiling water.  Add 2 tsp white vinegar

Blueberries: 1 cup frozen blueberries to 1 cup water, bring to room temperature.