The Chopping Block cooking class called Rendezvous Under the Stars taught us a couple new skills — and one that is so obvious, but so useful – I can’t believe I haven’t heard of it before.

I often make a bit of a mess when I’m using a microplane – the citrus zest often makes it everywhere except into the bowl I want it in. I put together this quick little video outlining this simple technique.  This is my first video, so go easy on me – I am an amateur.

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