Combat the dry air of the fall and winter season and freshen up your house with some warm falls scents in one swoop by using simmer pots to infuse the air with sweet smells and moisture.
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DIY and home-centric blog Tip Nut shares the following guide to setting up a simmer pot, along with recipes you can use with one:
Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the ingredients from your favorite recipe, boil for a few minutes, then turn the heat down to simmer all day. Top up water as needed. [...]
Recipe #1
Cinnamon sticks
Apple peels
Orange rinds
Whole clovesRecipe #2
Apple juice
Cinnamon sticks
Whole clovesRecipe #3
Vanilla (a few drops)
Orange peels
Check out the full article for more tips and an additional 10 recipes to fill your house with warm fall scents and help add moisture back into the dry fall air.
Fragrant Home: 13 Simmering Pot Recipes [TipNut via Re-Nest]