Citrus Peels as Bowls

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

By Melinda Page and Ashley Tate
Citrus peel as ice cream bowlYunhee Kim

Serve sorbet in a memorable way. After juicing (or eating) grapefruit, orange, lemon, or lime halves, scoop out and freeze the peels. Cut a small slice off the bottom to create a level surface (without creating a hole), then fill with ice cream.

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