I love the holidays - mainly Christmas. When October is coming to a close I kind of start to panic because I am soooooo EXCITED about what is ahead of me! I love the smells, the cold weather, (which is extra welcome this year after my first southern summer), I love decorating, I love buying people gifts, I LOVE THE MUSIC, I LOVE it all. Today it is dumping rain, I got a tornado warning, our house is inches from being flooded but I am inside and warm; I am thankful. I decided no better day to sooth fears and relax by making my house smell cozy, Christmassy, and festive. I'm sitting here watching Top Chef, sipping coffee, listening to the rain and smelling heaven. I feel content. I hope everyone throws together this simple concoction! This isn't just a Christmas thing; it is perfect for Thanksgiving, too!
You will need:
4 cinnamon sticks
1 and a half oranges
1 1/2 cups of cranberries
1 tablespoons of cloves
drip of vanilla
Combine all of the ingredients in a pot and fill 3/4 of the way with water. Cook until boiling then reduce to a simmer! You can let simmer for 4-5 hours adding water if you need it. Save overnight in fridge and bring it out the next day!
