Egg basket | Amish Baskets  are an old-fashioned, traditional way of preparing eggs. They are often known by other names like egg in a hole, egg nest, or gashouse eggs, but they really aren’t that complicated to make and even picky eaters will enjoy them.

A good source of protein, eggs are also a great source of vitamins and minerals that can help keep your body healthy. They’re also high in choline, which helps break down the amino acid homocysteine.

There are many different types of eggs, but the most common are white and brown varieties. Both are great sources of vitamin B12, which is essential for a healthy brain and nervous system.

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In Eastern European countries such as Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, and Slovenia, Easter eggs are boiled and decorated with dyes or painted designs for the Christian feast of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. They are then given out as a paschal greeting on Holy Saturday or during Paschaltide, which is celebrated during the month of Easter in many churches worldwide.

Then, on Easter Sunday, friends and family hit each other’s eggs with theirs, saying “Christ is risen, indeed, He is” while attempting to crack the shells. The winner’s egg is believed to bring luck for the future.

Egg baskets are an easy project to make and would make a nice gift for the holidays or just to add some color to your kitchen. You can find supplies for this project at your local craft store, and the pattern includes a supply list to help you calculate how much reed to purchase.