Posted in Cold and flu season, seasons, Simmer pot

Simmer pot for cold and flu season

This has been on repeat in our home. A stockpot simmering with citrus, spices, and herbs. Humidifies the air and provides a cinnamon and clove scented aroma that is so much better than the smell of wet dog.

Murphy the wet dog on a snowy day.

Today’s ingredients

1 sliced lemon

1 sliced orange

1 sliced mandarin orange

2 cinnamon sticks

1 sliced knob of ginger

2 sliced turmeric pieces

1/2 cup or more of cranberries

A not so precise shake or two of dried cloves and dried rosemary. If I had to guess maybe a teaspoon of each? Either of these could be substituted with whole cloves and/or fresh rosemary sprigs. Use what you have!

Cover with water and bring to a simmer. As it evaporates I will just keep adding water throughout the day.