Message 25459 of 39188 in General Discussion

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One thing I've found helpful is a very good zester. I use a Microplane 
zester/grater (http://www.microplane.com/40020.shtml) which is just short of 
magic. It's mindbogglingly sharp and cuts exactly the right depth. (It's 
reasonably safe because the little blades barely stick out at all. You could 
accidently shave a little skin off but not enough to do any real damage.)

And yes, only gently washed, unwaxed, organic lemons from a source you trust. 

I've never added other flavors. It somehow seems sacriligious. But hell, clove 
sounds great! Other things that come to mind: ginger, lime zest, lemongrass, 
hand of buddha citron, or maybe some spicy grape stems.