On Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:15:11 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

> I never took a photo series of the process, but I should.
> Just the final result:
>
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> ink>
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> Take your raw whole eggs, wrap them in the papery dried skins of yellow
> onions (those work best), then wrap that firmly in some cotton cloth
> scraps or cheesecloth. Bind the fabric around the eggs with rubber
> bands or cotton cord.
>
> Hard boil the wrapped eggs as usual.
>
> Let cool and unwrap. Let them dry then coat them lightly with a little
> cooking oil. That enhances the colors and gives them a bit of shine. :-)
>
I've always wanted to do that and haven't yet. I remember years ago -
when they were showing it on TV they put pieces of fern and other
pretty leaves to make a design. The finished eggs were awesome!
http://www.instructables.com/id/East...Onion-Skins_1/

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Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.