What is the traditional formula for dying Easter eggs red used by members of the Greek Orthodox Church?
About.com has a recipe that should work just fine. Red eggs (in Greek: kokkina avga, κόκκινα αυγά, pronounced KOH-kee-nah ahv-GHAH) are perhaps the brightest symbol of Greek Easter, representing the blood of Christ and rebirth. We also dye eggs other colors, but rarely will a Greek Easter be celebrated without lots of red eggs. Commercial dyes are available, but this old-fashioned natural method creates red eggs with a deep rich color. The following is for one dozen red eggs. Difficulty: Average Time Required: 50 minutes + 2 hours cooling Here’s How: • Start with 12 medium-to-small eggs. • Carefully remove any material clinging to the surface of the eggs. • In a stainless saucepan, place skins of 15 yellow (Spanish) onions and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar in 4 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. • Strain dye into a glass bowl, a
