Coal Flower

* Exported from MasterCook *

Coal Flower

Recipe By : from the files of pb Bauman
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Miscelaneous

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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This is from the files of my maternal grandmother, Wilma Stahley. She was born
in a sod house on the Nebraska prairie when it was still a territory.

Place lump of coal in quart size fish bowl, pour 1/4 cup table salt over coal.
Add about 1/4 cup water, being careful not to wash salt off the coal. Add 3 d
rops each of red, yellow, blue and green food coloring on top of salt.

When salt begins to "grow" the colors blend together, making a colorful water g
arden. Add a tablespoon of water each day ---carefully avoid washing away the
salt formations.





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