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This revelation came after a few years of enthusiastic (initially) but disappointing (eventually) results from using other vegetative material to dye Easter eggs. Coffee, turmeric, cabbage, and blueberries all produced wan if not faintly muddy eggs.

With the right receipt, however, the results are happy indeed. This right recipe was the huevos haminados recipe from The Kitchn.

The group portrait

Similar recipes hint at advanced egg-dyeing tricks. These tricks put the Paas arsenal of decals and glitter and wax crayons to shame. Parsley leaves! Thus we have nature's stencils.

The close-up reveals a marbled swirl of mahogany and umber

Even better news: the eggs stewed in the oniony brew taste like eggs. Dye away!

An eagle-eyed friend, who scans the local papers for such items, found that these floating museums would be in Freeport for just four days.

Exploring these ships takes little time, but they certainly make an impact. Imagine sharing the cramped space with other unwashed mates, cows, goats, provisions, and the frequent blast of stinging seawater. Then those cross-ocean journeys quickly become mind-boggling to the modern human.

The 2012 schedule is here if you're of a mind to take a road trip: [2012 schedule].

But first the strawberries must pose. (No model release forms required! No complaints about best sides! No unfortunate wilting under hot lights!)

And pose they did.

The berries should perhaps be ready for encasement in a pastry delivery system. Today is Pi Day, after all.