Are Potatoes the New Easter Egg?
Are Potatoes the New Easter Egg? Egg prices are still high, causing some families to think twice about wasting several cartons for Easter egg coloring. But there may be a…
Are Potatoes the New Easter Egg?
Egg prices are still high, causing some families to think twice about wasting several cartons for Easter egg coloring. But there may be a cheaper alternative: potatoes.
Potatoes USA is promoting taters as a replacement for Easter eggs, taking advantage of the price gouging on eggs. Some people have given it a shot, using traditional paint or edible paint and water-based food coloring to dye and decorate the root vegetable.
While this idea might be an entertaining option to try, it is more of a stunt than an actual solution. A dozen potatoes might not even be cheaper than a carton of eggs, especially if the smooth golds, which are best for coloring and designing, are used. Even if the potatoes are cheaper, the cost savings are minimal.
Moreover, this alternative does not solve the problem of losing a potato in the house until it rots. A lost potato would have a similar fate as an egg.
What do you think? Would you give coloring a potato a try? Or are you still planning to color eggs this weekend?
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