Breathe in. . . 1. . . 2. . . 3. . . 4. . . breathe out
Now tell me. . .
What does Christmas smell like to you?
Perhaps its the fresh woody scent of a real Christmas tree. . .
or the aroma of Christmas baking. . .
and warm gingerbread straight from the oven.
Could it be the smell of peppermint candy canes?
For me, I think of Christmas when I smell a bouquet of Christmas spices. . .
cinnamon, citrus fruits, star anise, bay leaves and cloves.
Today I’m making lots of scented things . . . starting with my Simmering Pot Pourri.
Here’s my recipe:
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 lemon slices, fresh or 2 tablespoons dried lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons orange peel or dried orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 litre water.
Mix all ingredients in medium saucepan. Simmer on low heat and add more water as needed.
After that I’ll be making a gingerbread man wreath, cinnamon ornaments and dried citrus fruits (my recipes are here at Simply Christmas 2010) . . . which for us has become a Christmas tradition that infuses our house with the
scent of Christmas
misteejay says
Winter/Christmas spice candles do it for me – they have a ‘homey’ scent to them and it makes things seem warm and comforting.
Toni xx
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says
oh the aroma is delightful!!!! there is nothing like it : ) thanks for sharing all of your special and wonderful recipes!!! hugs…
Jo in TAS says
I wish I could smell but hayfever has my nose clogged up, I’m onto my 4th box of tissues is three weeks! I imagine your pot pourri smells divine.
ArtfulLee Designed says
I can smell it from here Kerryanne. The smell of shortbread straight out of the oven smells like Christmas to me.
thanks for sharing your recipes
Lee:)
shez says
Kerryanne thankyou for this recipe i cant wait to try it.
ΕΥΓΕΝΙΑ says
What a lovely recipe! Thanks!!
Mirevan says
Hum…. I already smell it… Thank you for sharing your receipe !!!!
Mirevan from Chambéry
http://www.mirevan.canalblog.com
Alley Trumper says
Mmmm Cant wait to try this one out Kerryanne thank you!