orange peel
Britishnoun
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the thick pitted rind of an orange
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anything resembling this in surface texture, such as skin or porcelain
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Male jewel beetles, having evolved to respond to the exciting sight, are known to mistake orange peels for potential mates and die in a fruitless attempt to impregnate them.
Some mixture of orange peel, coconut oil and vanilla to create the sweet smell?
Caporale suggests adding agave nectar to sweeten the lime juice base, along with orange juice or orange peel to compensate for the lack of triple sec.
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Made from equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the Brut Reserve is creamy and lush yet fresh, with bright notes of citrus and orange peel.
Top with candied orange peel and call it festive.
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