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Eggs have been used to celebrate spring festivals
for centuries. Symbolic Easter rabbits and colored eggs came to America with German settlers, and egg hunts have been beloved by children ever
since. Easter egg hunts can be fun and safe for all if a few simple guidelines are followed:
Inspect eggs before purchasing them, making sure that they are not dirty or cracked. Dangerous bacteria may enter a cracked egg.
Store eggs in their original carton on a refrigerator shelf until ready for preparation. Keep eggs away from foods with strong odors (such as fish). Be sure that they do not freeze.
For best results with hard-cooked eggs, buy eggs 1 week in advance and refrigerate them. Eggs can be "too fresh" to peel easily.
The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
Follow these directions for perfect hard-cooked
eggs:
Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan; add enough tap water to cover at least 1 inch above eggs.
Cover and quickly bring just to boiling. Turn off heat, and if needed, prevent further boiling by removing pan from the burner. Let covered eggs stand in the hot water for 15 to 17 minutes for Large eggs. Adjust time up or down by about 3 minutes for each size larger or smaller.
Immediately run cold water over eggs or place them in ice water until completely cooled. Dry and refrigerate, or decorate eggs immediately. Do
not decorate cracked eggs. Refrigerate them and use as ingredients in holiday recipes.
Have A Wonderful Easter!
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