Sustainably Focused

Head into the holiday with sustainability in mind with these tips for naturally dyeing eggs and  re-inventing leftover hard-boiled eggs. Our culinary and educational specialist has thought of everything so you can relax and enjoy time with your family. Dying Eggs is a fun way to spend some time creating something unique and special with the ones you love. Here’s an ecological and environmentally friendly way to use foods like cabbage, beets, and onion skins to create your own natural egg dyes. Visit our website for a list of materials you will need to make these all natural dyes from various vegetables & herbs that you have on hand at home. 

 

Re-inventing Leftovers

Let the kids have fun dyeing eggs without a worry of leftovers with these recipe hints for reinventing hard-boiled eggs. This no-waste approach reuses eggs in a new egg-citing way so you can reduce, reuse and recycle. Our culinary specialist, Miss Jenn, suggests the easiest way to reuse your hard-cooked eggs is to prepare simple egg salad sandwiches for lunch.  The fun thing about egg salad is that you can add your own favorite spices that really change and personalize the flavor profile of the dish. Egg salad is fast to make, chop two eggs and add to already prepared potato salad. Or chop two eggs and add chopped red onions, 2 Tbs. mayo, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and a touch of apple cider vinegar to taste. Salt and pepper, if desired. Another variation is to add fresh chopped herbs such as dill, parsley, or chives or you may prefer to add chopped avocado to the egg salad for a creamy addition. You also enjoy dried spices such as curry, paprika, or your favorite combination to make this dish your own. Serve on toast, on a bed of baby greens or as an accompaniment to a sandwich. 

Another way to reuse your eggs is by preparing classic deviled eggs which are fun to eat and so very easy to make. These can be served anytime or make great appetizers before your dinner. Here’s how it’s done, peel your cooked eggs, slice them in half, and scoop out the cooked yolk portion. Place the cooked yolk portion in a bowl and mix with mayo and your favorite seasonings. Spoon the mixture back into the egg halves and top with paprika or fresh chopped herbs. Serve immediately. Check out this recipe for green deviled eggs here. 

Looking for a special recipe that can be used for a main meal that will wow your crew? Try this Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise which features cooked eggs with the magic of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, yum! Get the recipe here. Cooked eggs make a great addition to Salad niçoise and requires very little preparation and just a bit of creative assembly to create a delicious, international meal. Get the recipe here.

 

Gather Round the Table

Holiday traditions are about spending time with those you love. What better way to get everyone around the table assembling their own bunny dessert. The beauty of this dessert is that it is so simple and appealing to all ages. The dessert starts with our fresh baked apple cider donuts. You can add ice cream or whipped cream and any toppings you might have around your pantry.

Check out this video to learn how you can make one of these cute bunny tail desserts in a flash.