oranges gone bad

[marieliza]

so I've got some oranges that I think are past their prime for eating, but I may still be able to salvage them for some sort of cleaning solution. I searched the natural cleaning thread, but just found stuff for orange eo's and orange scented stuff that you buy. Anyone know if there is anything I can make with the oranges I have? I'd rather not let them go to complete waste. :cry:

Thanks!

[MaggieSqrl]

Sorry, mama. The only tip I know is to run citrus down the garbage disposal to freshen it. Maybe someone else will have a better tip for you? I hate to waste food, too!

[titania]

you can use one in your garbage disposal, if you have one. but i really doubt you will need more than one (or even a half of one!).

you might be able to use use a zester or a microplane and dry the "zest" for recipes or potporri. i have not done it, just trying to brainstorm here for ya. :thumbsup:

stick some cloves in them and hang them on your christmas tree or window?

uh...cut them in half and leave them for the birds that like fruit.

i thnk that's all i've got! :lostit:

[foxymama]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_24637,00.html

Candied grapefruit peel is one of our holiday traditions and I'm sure orange would be good as well.

[marieliza]

thanks ladies.

Unfortunately I just clogged our sink drain by putting carrot peelings in it, so I can't use it right now. :banghead:

Some for the birds might be a good idea. We can't usually put food out because we have bears, but I think they should all be sleeping by now. And I just saw a stellar jay on my patio.

[sahminaz]

Cut them in half and cover the flesh with Borax or baking soda and use it to scrub sinks, etc..

[velouria]

I would attempt to eat one before deeming it bad. :blush:

If it is bad, maybe you could save the peels to make hot spiced wine?