31 Reviews of Scents for the Holidays

From: winkki

On Oct 25, 2004

I've been doing this for years; it's a wonderful trick! I usually add a few pieces of orange peel, too. And when you're done with it, you can whiz it down the garbage disposal to freshen up the sink! ;o)

From: Tasty Tidbits

On Oct 24, 2004

I always do this and it is great! I also add some orange peel that I peel off an orange with a potato peeler! Smells like you have been baking all day!

From: Gerry

On Oct 26, 2004

This is a wonderful blend. A five star winner. The fragrance when this is simmering makes your home seem so warm and inviting. Along with the pot on the stove I have a large Crockpot simmering on the lower level as well. I have that on a timer and fill daily. And yes one should change it weekly. I too add the extras that happen to be on hand, be it lemon, ginger, orange or a variety of spices.

From: Spicy Gal

On Oct 26, 2004

I love this recipe - when I started doing this a couple of years ago, my mother-in-law was so impressed that she started doing it too! Thanks to the reviewers who added the idea about the orange peel — nice!

From: Sue L

On Dec 17, 2004

Has a nice scent, but the amount of spices used is very small, and it doesn't give off the amount of scent a simmering potpourri should. I added a lot more of each spice, as well as tossing in some star anise and a little bit of vanilla. Adding oils to this would be good as well, as that enhances the scent of the spices used. Thanks for posting!

From: Darlene10

On Nov 10, 2004

I loved the aroma. However, my husband said it smelled like the Michael's store and didn't care for it at all. I will have to send him away on an extended trip!!!

From: Josie-Jo

On Nov 3, 2004

Wonderful, inexpensive and very practical. I always have these ingredients on hand and this is a wonderful way to bring the holidays into your home.

From: Boca Pat

On Oct 26, 2004

I have a mini crock pot that I use just for this purpose. I keep it going all day and I find the aroma so relaxing. I change it around by adding lemons & limes and orange wedges.

From: KC_Cooker

On Nov 11, 2004

This is so easy and smells wonderful! I like the fact that I can do it before company comes over and my house smells beautiful without doing candles. Thanks for sharing this easy way to add some lovely scents to our house!

From: TheMommyChef

On Dec 2, 2004

YUM! This is a great recipe. It makes my house smell WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for sharing . Made it exactly as written, but I think I will add some orange peel and a bit more cinnamon to see if that makes it smell even better!