Citrus Peel

Choose lemons, oranges or limes that are firm to the touch.

Thinly pare the rind from the fruits, rub with pieces of orris root.
NOTE: Push a whole clove through each piece of peel before drying.

Place peel on a on a cake cooling rack which has been put onto a cookie sheet for better drying ciculation. Dry in a low over (200 degrees F) until crisp.

Dried pieces can be added to your pot-pourri either whole or crushed. Can be used to make our Citrus Zing and Lemon Mint Sachet pot pourri recipes.

SUGGESTION: A food dehydrator can be used to speed up the process.

BONUS: The peeled fruit and some of the rind can be used in a making into a marmalade.

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Cloves Whole (Fancy grade) 1 lb. Cloves are the small, reddish-brown flower bud of the tropical evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum, believed indigenous to the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, of Indonesia. During the late Middle Ages, cloves were used in Europe to preserve, flavour, and garnish food. Cloves, by weight, exceeded the value of precious metal in the early spice trade. Strong of aroma and hot and pungent in taste, cloves are used to flavour meats and bakery products. In Europe and the United States the spice is a characteristic flavouring in Christmas holiday fare, such as wassail and mincemeat. As early as 200 BC, envoys from Java to the Han-dynasty court of China brought cloves that were customarily held in the mouth to perfume the breath during audiences with the emperor.

Orris Root Natural Powder 1 lb. Due to its high concentration of Vitamin C, Orris Root tea is an excellent and pleasant tasting remedy in treating the common cold. Orris Root tea is a strong expectorant when treating coughs as well. Powdered root adds a refreshing scent to linen, dried root can be chewed to freshen breath and is a popular potpourri fixative. The fragrance is delicate and unique. Also used as a base for dry shampoos, toothpowders and face masks as well as perfumery. Orris Root used to be a popular flavor in candies in Victorian times. It is still widely used in cosmetics. The powdered root is excellent for brushing your teeth. It is an important ingredient in perfumery.

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Fall Recipes - more on preserving and harvesting

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Dried Herbs - organic source for all your crafts

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Pot Pourri - making your own, dry & moist method

Pot Pourri Fixatives - available fixatives for your pot pourri mixes

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