Store shelves are lined with scented candles, diffusers and air fresheners, but everything you need to have a fabulous smelling home is right in your kitchen. Making your own potpourri is quick, easy, inexpensive and a great way to use up produce and spices before they go bad. You can store them in the fridge for 1-2 weeks and even give them as gifts. Here's what you'll need:
Lemon Rosemary Vanilla Potpourri
1 mason jar 1 lemon 2-3 sprigs rosemary 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions Fill mason jar half way with water. Slice lemon and place in jar. Tuck in sprigs of rosemary, then add water to fill the rest of the jar. Add the teaspoon of vanilla on top, then top the jar with a lid and place in the fridge until use. To use, pour ingredients of the jar into a small saucepan and add another jarful of water. Simmer on low heat, adding water as needed. Potpourri will last for 24-48 hours of simmering. (Note: Do not leave potpourri simmering unattended or overnight.) You can also simmer mixture in a small crockpot.
Variations 1 orange, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 inch of fresh ginger 1 lemon, 1 lime, 3 sprigs of thyme 1 orange, star anise, clove