Friday, 20 September 2019

Big Storm


In the blink of an eye we’ve gone from “too hot to open the windows” to “too cold to open the windows.” Suddenly I’m noticing everything I dislike about the way my house smells. I’ve cleaned the kitty litter box, but you can still smell it. I’ve done the laundry and emptied the kitchen garbage to no avail. The lovely steamed broccoli and salmon cakes we had for dinner are still hanging in the air, and I’ve had it. It’s time for a pumpkin spice scented candle, or maybe for:

Simmering Autumn Potpourri

3 to 4 cinnamon sticks
4 whole bay leaves
3 to 4 tablespoons whole cloves
1 orange, sliced in rounds
1 lemon, sliced in rounds
4 cups of water

Dump all ingredients into slow cooker. If you’re feeling particularly bold, add a chopped apple, a handful of fresh or frozen cranberries, and star anise. Cover and cook on low until your whole house smells wonderful.

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