Sweet Potpourri
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Ingredients:
-----SPICY MIXTURE----- 2
Tbsp
Allspice 2
Tbsp
Cinnamon 2
Tbsp
Nutmeg 2
Tbsp
Whole cloves 2
Tbsp
Dried citrus: lemon, orange,
or lime peel
DRIED MINCED VEG,
var.
2
Tbsp
Borax 2
Tsp
Orrisroot
-----SPRINGTIME MIXTURE----- 2
Qt
Dried rose petals 1
Qt
Dried geranium petals 1
C
Dried peppermint leaves 1/2
C
Lavender petals 8
Whole cloves 1
Tbsp
Ground nutmeg 2
Tsp
Orrisroot
-----MOTH-BE-GONE MIXTURE----- 1/2
C
Lavender petals 1/2
C
Cedar shavings 2
Tbsp
Thyme 2
Tbsp
Rosemary 2
Tbsp
Cloves 1
Tbsp
Caraway seeds 1
Tbsp
Mace 1
Tbsp
Cinnamon 1
Tbsp
Nutmeg 1
Tbsp
Black pepper 1
Tsp
Orrisroot
Directions:
Preheat oven 110F. To dry flower petals, pick petals in the morning right
after the dew has dried. Layer petals on a tray and place in full sunlight
or a warm oven 6-8 hours until brittle. Cool before using. Combine all and
store in a glass jar, tightly covered. Let potpourri sit 5-6 WEEKS. Turn
jar once a day.
Ideas: Pretty bowls and big seashells are ideal containers for potpourri.
Make simple little sachets by cutting circles of fabric, adding a
teaspoon of potpourri in the middle, and closing with ribbon. Place in
drawers or on shelves between linens. Fancy lace handkerchiefs make easy
sachets, tied and used as above. 7 oz
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