Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Christmas Through the House

To keep that Christmas-y scent wafting through my house even when I'm not baking, I keep a little pot on the stove, about half full of water and put in a couple of sticks of cinnamon, some nutmeg, a few whole cloves and the orange peels whenever someone eats an orange. If it's on the back burner, it warms while I'm cooking, but if I'm not, I just leave the eye on low for a little while. You could add just about anything you like -- lemon peels, vanilla, maybe even a sprig of the tree. It's just that special blend of smells that only fills our home this time of year and makes your home smell extra welcoming to all those out-of-town guests!

Merry Christmas!!

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