This fruit is considered to be yummily medicinal, and it's basically all rind, like the Korean citron, yu-ja, that makes a great tea. I can't decide whether I should make tea with it, more maybe throw it into a citrus toner:
Citrus Mint Toner
Inspired by 365 Simple Pleasures, collected by Susannah Seton (Conari Press, 2001).
A splash of this easy-to-make formula will perk up a tired or oily complexion and bring some sparkle to your skin. It uses ingredients that are both refreshing and abundant at this time of year; together they make this toner smell mouth-wateringly delicious.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon peel, finely grated
1/4 cup grapefruit peel, finely grated
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1. Bring water to a rapid boil and add other ingredients. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, until peels are soft and slightly translucent.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then strain and discard solids.
3. Store formula in the refrigerator and use a splash whenever needed to perk up your skin.
Mixture keeps for 2 to 3 weeks.
For more lovely citrus smell in your life, try the orange-ginger shea butter from Perfect Organics.
2 comments:
Hi Marie,
Check out Top Chef! They used a Buddha's hand in one of the winning recipes. I was like, hey, I know that citrus from somewhere!
http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef_
2/toprecipe/episode_13.shtml
Ali
Ali,
She's right, it smells soooooo good!
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