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Herb Covered Easter Eggs
By Karen Hegre
They combine the charm of Easter eggs with the spicy fragrance of
old-fashioned pomanders.
Materials:
Styrofoam eggs in any size
White glue
Shallow bowl
Spices: allspice, cinnamon and ground gloves
Orrisroot(a fixative to preserve the scent)
Dried lavender
Bay leaves
Pressed or dried flowers like roses
Cover a Styrofoam egg with the white glue, rubbing it on with your hands.
In a shallow bowl, add the spices, mixing them in whatever proportions you
like. Add one tablespoon of orrisroot to this mixture.
While the glue is still wet, gently roll the egg in the spice mixture, being
careful not to smear the glue. When the egg is well coated with spice, set
it aside on a piece of newspaper and let it dry for a day or two.
After eggs are dry.....draw a ring of glue around the center of the egg
lengthwise and roll the egg in the lavender.
Glue two or three bay leaves to the side of the egg and add a dried flower
in the middle of the leaves.
These look great in one of those wire egg holders....or....in a clear glass
jar setting on the kitchen counter!!!
For Easter you can put a container of thyme in a wicker basket and lay the
eggs around in the thyme.
Or....fill a small bowl or deep dish plate with rosemary leaves and nestle
three of the eggs in that!!!
About the author
Karen is a master gardener and avid crafter. She and her husband have a Backyard Wildlife Habitat,
plus 'Fairy Gardens' where the children can learn about different herbs and hear Karen
read a story about the Garden Fairies and Flowers. For more information about Karen
and her herb discussion lists please visit here.
SeptemberLady "Born and have lived in Southern MD most of my life. My husband and I just finished building a new home on the family farm, where I hope to retire in the near future.
My interests: Doll collecting, cookbook collector (especially old ones), antiques, family/friend get-togethers, cooking/baking, flower and vegetable gardening, bird-watching."
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