Trader Joe's Spring Simmer Pot & Bouquet

Welcome back to another blog! Spring has officially sprung, and that means I want my house to smell like Spring as well. While I love burning candles, that’s not always the healthiest option due to the chemicals. (Don’t get me wrong though, I’ll never give up my candles.) However, one way to achieve delicious aromas in your home naturally is through simmer pots! What is a simmer pot you might ask? A simmer pot is a pot filled with water and seasonal ingredients, such as fruits, herbs, and spices, which is then simmered on the stove to create a fragrant and inviting aroma in the home. It can be used as a natural air freshener and can also add moisture to the air. I first became familiar with simmer pots around the winter time, but now enjoy doing them any time of year. I recently went to Trader Joe’s to get ingredients for my Citrus, Mint and Rose Spring Simmer Pot. I wound up being able to create a bouquet with the leftover Roses. Continue reading for instructions on how I created the perfect Spring Simmer Pot, as well as tips on how to make a Rose bouquet look fuller and last longer. 


Simmer Pot Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 Orange

  • 2 Limes

  • 2 Mint Leave Sprigs

  • Bouquet of White Roses

Directions:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil

  • Thinly slice oranges 

  • Thinly slice limes

  • Massage Mint Leaves to release aroma, remove leaves from stem

  • Remove outer petals of each Rose

  • Toss all ingredients into pot

  • Sitr and reduce to a simmer

  • Simmer for up to 2-3 hours, adding water if necessary

  • Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the spring scents!

White Rose Bouquet Instructions:

  • Remove any green leaves from stem

  • Remove the outer petals of each Rose, specifically any with discoloration or that are wilted 

  • Set discarded petals aside (you’ll use in your simmer pot)

  • Place the stem of the Rose between your palms and twist back and forth, this will allow the petals to open up and create a fuller look

  • For an added full look, blow into the top of the Rose to open up the petals

  • Cut stem to desired length

  • Make sure you cut stem on a diagonal, this allows the water to penetrate the stem better

  • Place in a vase of your choice and enjoy!

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