Potpourri for Simmering
          Yield: 1 Portion

          (For fragrance only)
          4 Oranges
          4 Tangerines
          4 Lemons
          24 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks,
          -broken into 1-inch pieces
          1/4 c Whole cloves
          1/4 c Juniper berries
          2 ts Ground nutmeg

          Remove zests (colored part only) from citrus with vegetable peeler.
          Place on a baking sheet and place the baking sheet in turned-off gas
          oven overnight, or until dry (the pilot light will dry them zest). If
          you have an electric oven, warm the oven for 10 minutes at 200
          degrees, then turn off.

          Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Makes about 1 1/2
          cups. To simmer: Use 1/3 cup in a saucepan of water, and cook over
          low heat.