Use these simple techniques to improve getting every use possible out of fresh produce.
When oranges and lemons are in season and abundant,
peel them and set the peelings out to dry
store in a cool open place and check frequently to make sure they have plenty of air circulation (and are not growing mold!)
once peeling are dry, tear them into quarter or dime sized pieces and store them in a glass jar
use them to make tea, grate into dishes, or put into a coffee grinder to make powder
juice the insides and freeze the juice in ice cube molds
****I froze the lemon pulp that was the waste product from the juicer… thinking it would make a great cleaning product – but have yet to figure out how to get it from point A to point B. Any ideas?
Limes
Zest them – set the zest out to dry
Place dried zest in clean baby food jars for storage