Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I found this website for making your own natural food color for frosting and I think the idea about shredded coconut might be cute for Elmo. It also mentions to use plain white icing & colorful, plastic toys for decoration instead. http://www.missroben.com/id237.html I'm sure whatever you decide on will turn out great! ------------------------------------- In pecanbread , dana pope wro > My boys will be turning three years old next month. I have debated over whether to have a regular birthday party for them or just one with a few family members. I feel we need to start incorporating them with other children without compromising their diet. We do have a few friends who know what is going on with our boys that also have small children. And I was thinking since my boys kind of like Elmo (have actually said his name one time. <<original clipped for length by moderator>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 > > I found this website for making your own > natural food color for frosting and I think > the idea about shredded coconut might be cute for Elmo. > > It also mentions to use plain white icing & colorful, plastic > toys for decoration instead. > > > http://www.missroben.com/id237.html > The brown color calls for 1 tablespoon Instant coffee. Instant Coffee is illegal. LOL The plastic toys are not easily digested. Carol F. SCD 7 years, celiac Frosting Coloring Tips Source: Diane Hartman, Jay Berger, Various Internet Groups Note: Color outcomes are based on dyeing white foods; final colors will vary (based on original food product color & amount of coloring agent used (e.g. yellow cake + pomegranate juice will turn more orange than red). Some colors (or amts.) may affect final flavor. Puree & drain fruits of seeds before use & account for added liquid in the recipe. For richer colors, use thawed (frozen) or concentrated juices of fruits & veggies. Or avoid coloring completely & use plain white icing & colorful, plastic toys for decoration. Blue: blueberries Blue-Purple: blueberries, purple grape juice, blackberries, & blackberry juice. Brick red-orange: paprika Green: pureed, cooked spinach (thawed frozen spinach works great) Lavender: grape juice. For darker lavender use 4 cups frozen or fresh blueberries Pink: cranberry juice, raspberries, red currants, strawberries Red: pomegranate juice, or dried, powdered, boiled, unsalted red beets (ground in the blender or food processor-won't effect flavor). Rich brown: instant coffee granules Yellow, gold, & orange: small amount of turmeric powder, yellow mustard powder, curry powder, annatto powder, & carrot juice (final color depends on amount used). Decorating Tip: Sprinkle shredded coconut over frosting before it hardens to create a realistic looking Santa's beard, lamb or other animal fur, etc. Egg Coloring Ideas Source: Diane Hartman These are things I have used to color Easter eggs: If you are using the dyes to make colored icing or dry items like play dough, omit the vinegar. Dried powdered spinach will make a yellowish green. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar to 2 tablespoons powdered spinach and 1 cup boiling water Dried dark red beets will make a red or pink shade(depending on how much you use.) You can use them in the wet form, if you smash them, and strain the juice thru cheese cloth. You can also use dried red beets to make a great pink or red icing(perfect for valentines day) it does not effect the flavor. Strawberry juice or jam also work well for a flavored red or pink icing. 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