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Am I using my citrus zester correctly?

I bought a Microplane citrus zester to zest lemons for cookies. However, most of the zest just gets stuck on the bottom. It doesn't even come off when I tap the zester on the side of the bowl. I have to use a spoon to get the bulk of it off. When I watch Food Network, the chefs seem to get the zest right in the bowl with no problems.

Public Comments

1. You may be using to much force. A zester is made to just get the very outside, the zest, of the rind. If any white shavings, like from the membrane under the orange peel are coming off then you are pushing to hard. Try a lighter touch and see if this helps.
2. you are using it correctly ,i have gone to the food shows in person,all the food is already prepared they just go through most of the motions