Swiss Onion Peel Eggs Return for Easter
As Easter approaches in New Glarus, families revive a centuries-old Swiss tradition of dyeing eggs with onion peels, a rustic, chemical-free custom with deep roots in the community.
With Easter approaching, some families in New Glarus are preparing to reach for a humble kitchen staple to color their holiday eggs: onion peels.
The practice, known in Switzerland as Zwiebelschalen-Eier, produces rich amber, copper and deep brown tones using only water, vinegar and the dry outer skins of onions.
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