Christmas Scent - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cinnamon sticks (4 inches each)
1/4 cup whole cloves
1/2 small lemon, sliced with rind left on
1/2 small orange, sliced with rind left on
1 quart water
2 vanilla pod, broken open

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Check often and add water as needed.
Can be refrigerated and re-used as needed.