Sandi's Kitchen Simmer Potpourri

Sandi's Kitchen Simmer Potpourri

Simply Wonderful Aroma that makes your home smell warm and cozy!

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons calamus root

6 drops orange essential oil

4 drops cinnamon essential oil

2 drops clove essential oil

1/2 cup broken cinnamon sticks

1/2 cup dried peppermint

1/4 cup dried orange peel

1/4 cup cloves

2 Tablespoons allspice

2 Tablespoons star anise

1 nutmeg, crushed

1/2 cup dried bay leaves, torn

Instructions:

1.  Blend the calamus root with the oils.

2.  Mix in the remaining ingredients immediately.

3.  Blend well.

4.  Store in an airtight container for about four weeks.

5.  Shake occasionally to blend aromas.

6.  Place in a dish to enjoy the dry potpourri or place 2 Tablespoons in a saucepan of boiling water to release the scent of the potpourri.

Sources:

Shaudys, Phyllis. The Pleasure of Herbs. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1986. Print.

or

Shaudys, Phyllis V. Herbal Treasures. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1990. Print.

Photo Credits:

Calamus Root:  Photo Credit:  http://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/calamus-root/

Cinnamon Sticks:  Photo credit: nathanmac87 via VisualHunt / CC BY

Dried Peppermint Leaves: Photo Credit:  https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-leaf/profile

Dried Orange Peel:  Photo Credit:  http://www.fruitsofturkey.com/products/dried-fruits/dried-citrus-fruit-peels/dried-orange-peel-ribbon/

Cloves:  Photo Credit:  http://balconygardenweb.com/how-to-grow-cloves-cultivation-and-growing-cloves/

Dried Allspice Berries:  Photo Credit:  http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/recipes/article19127424.html

Star Anise:  Photo Credit:  https://ericademane.com/2011/12/07/shrimp-with-ceci-star-anise-and-rosemary/

Cracked Nutmegs:  Photo Credit:  http://www.grenadanutmeg.com/shop/

Dried Bay Leaves:  Photo Credit:  http://www.karnatakaspicestrading.com/dried-bay-leaves.htm

Sandi's Kitchen Simmer Potpourri:  Photo Credit:  http://www.womansday.com/home/decorating/a3166/diy-potpourri-24906/