Easter's Almost Here!

Just a few more days and Peter Cottontail will be hopping down the bunny trail! I love Easter! Last night I made easter eggs following the instructions athttp://marthastewartliving.com for the silk tie dyed eggs. This was so easy and they turned out great! Make sure you use silk ties, not polyester. I had one poly tie and the color did not transfer. Do you see the dice and playing cards on one of the eggs? Thats my favorite.

I also made some beet pickled eggs. This is a family tradition that has passed down at least 4 generations that I know of. Really easy just boil your eggs, pour off the juice in a quart of pickled beets, and heat to almost boiling. I add a little more vinegar and sugar. Pour the whole thing over the eggs in a jar. Wait at least 3-4 days before you eat these. I keep mine refrigerated, my dad doesn't, so whatever works for you.

I also make some Paska. This is Ukranian Easter Bread. I got this recipe from a wonderful blog called louvella at home. She has some beautiful pictures of hers. I did not ice mine, but they look better if they are. I got rave reviews from my family and co workers for this. It takes a little time, but almost everything is mixed in a blender!

I also made my nephews and Dad some decorated jars of candy. Starburst for the nephews and Sugar free candy for my diabetic Dad. I am all done except for the cooking of the meal on Easter Sunday. We are having Spiral sliced glazed ham, potato salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, broccoli casserole, macaroni and cheese, pickled beets, orange jello salad, strawberry shortcake and lemon pie! YUM!!!!