Thursday, September 19, 2013

The Perfect Fall Potpourri


Speaking of naturally cozy autumn, here is the latest simmer pot mix that I've been thoroughly enjoying for the past few days. It’s very autumn-y and totally fitting for this week since the calendar autumn is just 3 days away! Crazy right? Anyway, when my friend Sofia came over yesterday she said it smelled like the perfect fall potpourri. The mix of orange peel, cinnamon, apple, almond, cloves and vanilla reminds me of all things special about this cozy little season. Ah, I’m ready, you? xo

Here is what you will need:
- the peel of one orange
- one cut up apple
- 2 large cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon of cloves
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of almond extract
- 1.5 cups of water plus plenty more for refill

Place all ingredients in a cooking pot and simmer throughout the day while adding a bit of water from time to time. Also, you can reuse this mix for three days and store it in the fridge overnight. Ta dah!

P.S: Here is another great combination that you might also like.
P.P.S: Plus, if you only buy one thing this autumn...

(Recipe via Lesley. Photos and layout by exPress-o)

36 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Fall is my fave season and I want to make this potpourri now but I have to want till I get home from work. It's been colder around here for the past week and I am ready for the new season.

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  2. ilene @ muchloveillySeptember 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    this sounds divine! so excited about fall!

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  3. Diana MieczanSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Me too, Ilene!

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  4. Diana MieczanSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    So with you on that, Anonymous. It's time for a season change, isn't it?

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  5. Nicole UnderwoodSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    One of my FAVORITE smells of all time! so good!

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  6. Lady GreySeptember 19, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I bet that smells AMAZING!

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  7. Michelle {lovely little things}September 19, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Of all the seasons, fall has the best scents!

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  8. bethanSeptember 19, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Just imagining how this smells makes me feel all cozy and autumnal! It would be the best scent to have around at a little autumn party!

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  9. Diana MieczanSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Nicole:)

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  10. Diana MieczanSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    It really does, Vanessa:)

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  11. Diana MieczanSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Totally agree, Michelle!

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  12. Diana MieczanSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Bethan, that is a brilliant idea:) Totally agree!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Will definitely make this! I love this time of year!

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  14. Janet FazioOctober 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    So looking forward to "spicing" up the house!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Can u eat these?

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  16. Diana MieczanOctober 21, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    I never tried eating it, Anonymous but it should taste lovely.

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  17. The underconstruction wifeOctober 22, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Can u reuse this??

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  18. Diana MieczanOctober 22, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    The underconstruction wife, you can reuse this mix for three days. Just store it in the fridge overnight.

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  19. ZoelleNovember 2, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    mmmmm! This sounds lovely! I would certainly love it in candle form:3 think I may try this out some time! Thanks!

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  20. Diana MieczanNovember 3, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Zoelle, thank you and I hope you try it soon. xo

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  21. ChanamerleNovember 6, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    This recipe has Fall written all over it. Thank you for sharing it. It would be perfect for the entrance of any home!

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  22. Diana MieczanNovember 10, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Chanamerle, my pleasure :)

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  23. AnonymousDecember 21, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    So you truly leave your stove on all day to have this smell? I guess I can't see doing that when I have a gas stove it just doesn't seem OK. Am I understanding how to do this? It sounded great at first.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2018 at 9:35 AM

      You can always put this in a crockpot on low for the smell to linger all day.

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  24. Diana MieczanDecember 22, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Anonymous, if you don't want to leave it to simmer throughout the day, you can just bring it to boil and switch it off. The scent will fill up your home very quickly and this way you don't have to worry about leaving the gas stove on. Hope that helps!

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  25. TurenneSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Just the kind of cozy and warm smell that I need right now! Nice gifts to ourselves! We can find so much bliss in little things!

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  26. Diana MieczanSeptember 23, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Turenne, oh so true! xoxo

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  27. Nae NaeOctober 7, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    I was thinking on using a crockpot. first on high
    then lower to a simmer. :)

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  28. Diana MieczanOctober 14, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Nae, great idea!

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  29. Debbie WilsonNovember 27, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    Let my 7 year old granddaughter help me make this today...cold rainy day in Texas. House smells amazing!!

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  30. ChanamerleNovember 29, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    I use mine in a small crock pot. Add a few cranberries, and what a nice aroma. Its nice to have it moving through the entire space on a cold wet rainy day. It gives a scent of "home"; warm, cozy and relaxing.

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  31. Diana MieczanDecember 2, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Debbie, awww...love!

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  32. Diana MieczanDecember 2, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Chanamerle, thank you for such a sweet comment. xoxo

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  33. UnknownAugust 23, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    I will try this in my crock pot! :-)

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  34. AnonymousOctober 13, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    I happen to have all of these ingredients in my kitchen right now..literally running towards it while typing.Thank you for sharing!

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  35. Diana MieczanOctober 26, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    Anonymous, yay! My pleasure and I hope you enjoyed it:)

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