'Tis the season for simmering fragrant herbs and spices on the stovetop.
In the photo above is a mixture of:
dried oranges
bay leaves
cinnamon sticks
cloves
and
star anise
I add powdered cinnamon and ginger and a few drops of sweet orange essential oil to the mix.
It is pretty in bowls or jars, and smells lovely when simmering in water in my favorite little enamel pan.
A simpler way to add fragrance to the home is to simmer fresh orange peels and cinnamon in water.
Do you have a favorite simmering potpourri that you make?
Good morning Catherine :)
ReplyDeleteI have recently found Star Anise and love it, so I am looking forward to trying your simmering potpourri :) Right now I am enjoying the potpourri that almost everyone has on Pinterest (the Williams Sonoma shop) Dried Lemon Slices, Vanilla Bean and Rosemary :)
Thanks for sharing and have a great day!