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| Satsumas: Delightful to look at, eat, and smell |
If you’re in the Chicago area, you must plan a winter visit
to The Spice House. You can smell the store in the cold air from blocks away,
and once you enter, you’re warmly embraced by the smell of far-off lands. I
usually come ready with a list to stock up on old favorites, and while the
spice merchants fill a worn wicker basket with my requested flavors, I wander
around and find new mixes to add to my order. The countless jars in my
overstuffed pantry are a testament to this strategy.
During my most recent trip, I impulsively grabbed a package
of cinnamon sticks for $1.79. When I got home, I tossed a few into boiling
water along with some orange rind, and the delicious, long-lasting holiday home
fragrance that resulted was enough to give my not-so-inexpensive Diptyque
candles a run for their money this holiday season. Next time, I’ll be adding
cardamom seeds and whole cloves to the shopping list.
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| Told you they're gorgeous |
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| The cinnamon game changer |
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| The ingredients couldn't be easier, or cheaper |
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| Just add water... |
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| ..bring to a simmer, breathe deep and enjoy! |
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