Although the gifting of decorated eggs is typically associated with Easter, the tradition dates back to before the birth of Christianity. Originally meant as a symbol of springtime rebirth and fertility, the decorated egg has witnessed a long and culturally diverse history. It’s no wonder why. As a form, the egg is one of nature’s…
It seems like only yesterday that I was in the kitchen preparing Tess Williams’ dried fig and chocolate hot cross buns and Trish Deseine’s white chocolate soup for an Easter double-feature. This year, I thought we’d go savory. Photostylist and producer Annette Joseph, who has the envious fortune of dividing her time between Atlanta and…
We have always been a tad obsessed with the tiny worlds inside beautifully frosted sugar eggs. When Jill was a little girl, she got one every Easter and set it on her nightstand to peer into long after the holiday was over (much too long — once it even attracted some new inhabitants . ….
Though we love the nostalgic, vinegary aroma of coloring eggs that always revives memories of Cadbury Egg-laden Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts in wet spring grass and stale, yellow marshmallow Peeps, we are always looking for new ways to adorn our eggs (check out last year’s Ukrainian egg DIY). This year, we skipped the dyes…
This time last year I was in Sydney. I spent Easter with artist Chris Chun, and had the task of bringing home hot cross buns after I went out and about visiting the city. I wanted something to remind me again of that fantastic experience, so I looked for a recipe. One of the great things…
