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[grasswire]

First, candied orange peel is a marvelous "nibble" to serve with coffee. Long strips of peel, simmered in sugar water and then dredged in sugar. In candy stores, you see them partially dipped in bittersweet chocolate. What a treat! And a great Christmas gift.

Second, real orangeade. What a lovely summertime drink that is, without the acidity of straight, fresh juice. It's best served over crushed ice.

Make a simple syrup with one cup of sugar and one cup of water, boiling for five minutes. Cool, and stir in one cup of fresh orange juice, a quart of cold water, and the finely grated rind of one orange. Chill, and then pour over the crushed ice, in tall glasses. Mmmm.