Spiced Apple Citrus Aroma: A Cozy Home Scent
Spiced Apple Citrus Aroma for your Home
At this time of year, I absolutely love the comforting scents of baking, citrus aroma, and warm spices that envelop you the moment you step inside our home. One of my favourite ways to create that cozy atmosphere 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 home scents. 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.
Recipe:
Create your Spiced Apple Citrus Simmer Pot, simply add the following to your pot:
- 1–2 diced red apples (use two if you want a richer apple aroma)
- Peel of one large orange or 1 tablespoon dried bergamot peels
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root
From One Table to the Next in Sooke Vacation Suite
There’s something so comforting about a winter dish that brings everyone to the table. One of my absolute favourites comes from Love & Lemons, it’s become a staple in our home during the colder months.
It’s the kind of recipe that fills the kitchen with warmth, invites lingering conversations, and makes friends and family feel instantly at ease. I love serving it when the days are crisp and the evenings call for something nourishing and made with care.
Another Favourite from Our Kitchen in Sooke Vacation Suite
If you’re looking for a tasty, easy, and wholesome tofu recipe, look no further. This one was so incredibly delicious that it has quickly become one of my absolute favourites from Vancouver with Love.
It’s the perfect balance of flavour and simplicity, nourishing, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to prepare. I’ve already made it more than once, and it’s definitely earned a permanent spot in my winter dinner rotation.
If you’re craving something healthy that doesn’t compromise on taste, you truly need to give this one a try.