Here are a few recipes/ideas for “make
your own potpourri” to simmer on the stove top.
Combine one whole orange or just the orange peel ( the peel is where all of the essential oils are! )
1/2 cup cranberries
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
3 sticks of cinnamon or a small handful of small pieces of cinnamon
a bit of grated nutmeg if desired
Quarter the orange. Put all
the ingredients into a saucepan. Fill pan with water. Place on the
stove on the smallest burner, on the lowest setting. Do not boil. Refill
water as needed.
Your house will soon smell of the holiday
season, warm and cozy scents will abound.
Here are a few more great scent combinations :
-Lemon and rosemary
-Grapefruit, rosemary, and vanilla
-Apple, cloves, and cinnamon
-Lavender ( oil or flowers )
-Mint and dried cilantro
Place
all or one in a small saucepan filled with water and simmer on lowest setting.
Refill water as needed. Never leave unattended!
If
you are using fragrance oils or essential oils make sure this pot is NEVER used
for cooking again. Keep it separate for simmering scents only.
Happy
Holidays and enjoy!
Erin
