Friday, December 02, 2005

Friday's Food Tip: Get in the Holiday Spirit!

Need a little help getting in the holiday spirit this year? Then try this tip.

Our sense of smell has the power to evoke pleasant memories from holidays past. Give your house the scent of Christmas with this simple concoction and those happy holiday memories will instantly fill you and your family with Christmas cheer.

cinnamon sticks

OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS SCENT


1 grapefruit peel

2 orange peels

2 lemon peels

4 c. water

2 sticks cinnamon

1 Tbsp. cloves

1 Tbsp. allspice


Combine all ingredients in a kettle or large pot and bring to a boil. Simmer on the back burner until you have perfumed the entire house.

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