Christmas Scent - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (4-inch) sticks cinnamon
3 bay leaves
1/4 c. cloves
1/2 lemon, halved
1/2 orange, halved
1 qt. water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in tea kettle or saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer as long as desired. Check often and add additional water, if needed. Mixture may be stored in refrigerator for several days and reused. Yield: 4 cups.