tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post5287780574216886007..comments2024-03-28T06:21:18.668-07:00Comments on Confessions of a Composter: Can I Compost Orange Peels?Michelle http://www.blogger.com/profile/03806770073814563148noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-4384176943051673022021-02-09T12:08:25.393-08:002021-02-09T12:08:25.393-08:00Thanks, Mati, great ideas! I've never consider...Thanks, Mati, great ideas! I've never considered using orange peels as fire starters.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13153069176618294655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-28190270028718309882021-02-09T12:02:01.429-08:002021-02-09T12:02:01.429-08:00Citrus rinds can be boiled to scent the air and, w...Citrus rinds can be boiled to scent the air and, while it won't reduce the acid, it does reduce the potent oils in the skins and break the rinds down physically so that they compost more quickly. Thin rinds can also be dried on a windowsill/radiator and used as fire starters. <br /><br />Also, I've found that black soldier fly larvae process large amounts of rind just fine, although it takes them longer than some other types of waste - but in bsf terms, 'longer' is two days instead of one. <br />Matihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369324565323264977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-47067545328490090992021-02-09T09:51:38.930-08:002021-02-09T09:51:38.930-08:00Wow, Suzanne, those are awesome tips! I will have ...Wow, Suzanne, those are awesome tips! I will have to try the orange peel candy!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13153069176618294655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-39618329734838810842021-02-09T09:10:20.665-08:002021-02-09T09:10:20.665-08:00Orange peels . Put those highly nutritious peels i...Orange peels . Put those highly nutritious peels in your Vitamix with a little water and put in a jar to use for a week. A couple spoonfuls on top of yogurt, in cake, or add more water and sugar for an alternative orange juice. Especially good for you if you have arthritis, for copper content and anti inflammatory. Check it out!<br />And if you don't use a blender or food processor, boil strips of orange peel and coat with sugar for orange peel candy! A good snack and makes your home smell wonderful!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580805627078188147noreply@blogger.com