Gift Shop Home Scent

Gift stores and candle shops all used to have a wonderful scent that I couldn't pin down.  It was a woodsy spicy scent that drew me like a moth to a flame.  It has been a long time since I've smelled the elusive redolence, but I happened to throw some things into a pot to simmer today and BINGO!

 

If you are tired of the traditional orange, cinnamon, and clove variety of simmering pot, give this one a try.  It's wonderful.

To a pot, add :  2 Tbs. dried Rosemary
                         1 lemon, sliced
                         3-4 bay leaves

Bring to a boil and turn down to simmer.  Add water as needed.  The magic is in the bay leaves.  This lemon had been zested, so you don't see much yellow and much of the fragrance is in the peel, so it would be even better with a fresh lemon.