It smells like Home

At this time of year, I absolutely love the comforting scents of baking, citrus, and warm spices that envelop you the moment you step inside our home. One of my favourite ways to create that cozy aroma is with a simmer pot. It’s simple: fill a pot with water and place it on the stovetop. A heavy-bottomed pot like a Dutch oven or a stockpot works beautifully, because it heats evenly. You can also use a slow cooker, which is my go-to in the winter months. Just set it on low and leave the lid off so those delicious, festive aromas can drift through the entire house.

Next, sprinkle in those aromatic treasures that instantly whisper cozy season. Think of scents that wrap your home in warmth the moment you step inside like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, clove, cranberry, orange, apple, star anise, sage, thyme, mint, and rosemary. Whenever you can, reach for whole spices instead of ground. They release their fragrance slowly and beautifully, giving your home that long-lasting, gentle glow of scent that feels like an embrace.

If you adore the comforts of home, then this one is for you. Spiced apple is pure seasonal bliss which is familiar, nostalgic, and wonderfully uplifting. By adding bright citrus notes like orange or dried bergamot peel, you elevate it into a fresh, aromatic twist that fills your home with warmth and cheer.