Ring Around the Rosie The nursery rhyme 'Ring Around the Rosie' is not about the Black Plague.
Steps. 1  1. Mix the juice from one lemon with about a cup of water. Citric acid is a natural, and powerful, cleaner. 2  2. Microwave the mixture. Place the container in the microwave and put the power on max for 5-10 minutes. 3  3. Wipe out the microwave. Once the time is up, carefully remove the bowl.  4. Wipe the microwave down with a clean rag and admire.
In this case, use a fine grater to remove the peel. To zest with the Microplane, just rub the lemon in one direction against the little blades. Turn the lemon as you go so you remove only the yellow part. Vegetable Peeler or Knife-If you do not have a zester or grater, use a vegetable peeler or a small, sharp knife.