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Fall to Winter Simmer Pot

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What better way to move from fall to winter than a simmer pot (all while putting up Christmas decorations??)? I like to think that there are no rules for a simmer pot. If it smells good or looks pretty or is about to go bad, it’s going in my pot!

I added a few clementines and a lemon on its’ last legs, some cinnamon sticks that are probably 10 years old and some rosemary out of my garden. This made my house smell sooo good, and help out our humidifier a bit, as it has been so dry in here.

If you’re looking for your sign to throw some yummy smells on the stove, here it is, make a simmer pot!

Fall to Winter Simmer Pot

bethanypeek, , , Leave a comment

What better way to move from fall to winter than a simmer pot (all while putting up Christmas decorations??)? I like to think that there are no rules for a simmer pot. If it smells good or looks pretty or is about to go bad, it’s going in my pot!

I added a few clementines and a lemon on its’ last legs, some cinnamon sticks that are probably 10 years old and some rosemary out of my garden. This made my house smell sooo good, and help out our humidifier a bit, as it has been so dry in here.

If you’re looking for your sign to throw some yummy smells on the stove, here it is, make a simmer pot!

lavender thyme iced “tea”

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Hi there-

Long time no see! My life lately has been overwhelmed, between work, our new kitty, Pancake, looking for/buying a house, etc.

As we are getting ready to move next week, I’m trying to take a moment and slow down and enjoy every moment. For me, this means a nice herby drink.

I was going to make a lemonade, but realized while my water was heating up that I didn’t have any lemons. In comes the thyme/lavender!

I used honey that I got from a recent trip to Florida, at a farmers market in Celebration. What a weird vibe!!

I probably used a teaspoon and a half of honey, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, and a teaspoon of lavender. obviously this is so subjective to the flavors you like. If you like more floral, add more lavender. I let it steep for probably 20 minutes, added ice and enjoyed.

I chilled my glass, which is why it looks so frosty 🙂

I love how refreshing this drink is!! Warm weather, here we come!

XO Bethany