I decided to try my hand at natural dyed Easter eggs this year. I pulled food and spices out of the cabinet and fridge and got busy trying different things to see what works and what doesn’t.

As Easter approaches, many families look forward to the fun tradition of decorating eggs. While store-bought egg dye kits are convenient, they often contain harsh chemicals and artificial dyes.

The eggs need to soak a few hours at a minimum and overnight for vibrant colors. Christine Chitnis for The New York Times Choose a natural dye Yellow onion skins (3 cups roughly, 8-10 onions), red ...

a period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter. Eggs were seen as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the new life he brought to the world. In many countries, people dye eggs ...