In my household, it just wouldn’t be Easter without a jar of pickled eggs and beets. Not only is this traditional dish pretty to look at, but it’s filled with Christian symbolism–the beet juice represents the blood of Christ and the eggs are a centuries-old symbol of rebirth, regeneration, and resurrection.

My group has already devoured the first batch I made and I’m making a second, hurried batch this morning. The recipe is easy.
Pickled Beets and Eggs
6-8 medium sized beets with green stalks cut off
6-8 hard-boiled eggs
1 1/4 c. cider vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. pickling spice
1/2 c. water
Boil the …read more