zest
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“Donald’s zest for life was both remarkable and infectious,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs, honey, vanilla, kosher salt and remaining orange zest.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Candy Buckley and Derek Smith are veteran New York stage actors worth seeking out in anything, and they are an absolute delight here, each playing several roles with ferocious zest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Once ladled into low bowls, each serving got a single glossy egg yolk and a small drift of fresh lemon zest.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
“The secret is to add a splash of lemon juice and a handful of lemon zest to give it that nice tart flavor.”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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