Christmas Essence
["peel of 1 orange", "peel of 1 lemon", "1 large stick cinnamon, broken in bits", "6 to 8 whole cloves", "3 large bay leaves", "2 1/2 c. water"]
["Chop peels of orange and lemon.", "Mix with cinnamon pieces, cloves and bay leaves.", "Simmer mixture in 2 1/2 cups water.", "It will create a spicy scent throughout the house.", "May be used several times."]
["orange", "lemon", "cinnamon", "cloves", "bay leaves", "water"]