A Little Grace and Charm

The Old Fashioned
Simmering Pot

In the old time kitchen, a small kettle residing on the back of the old wood cook stove is filled with an enticing and sweetly familiar blend of cinnamon, allspice and clove, mingled with a touch of nutmeg and a dash of zesty citrus peel. Occasionally, a bit of ginger is added to impart a spicy and delicious essence, and fresh water is supplied throughout the day to keep the pot simmering and bubbling along.

Cinnamon and Spice and
Everything Nice

For a particularly fragrant scent that speaks of home and holidays, this delicious blend will fill the air with an aroma of ‘Cinnamon and Spice and Everything Nice.’

3 sticks cinnamon
3 bay leaves
1 Tablespoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 Tablespoon allspice berries
Rind of an orange or lemon
2 Quarts of fresh water
In a small kettle, combine the ingredients and allow the mixture to simmer over a low fire, adding water now and again as needed.

--The Riches and Treasures of Home