Simmering Spice and everything's nice

The comforting scents of simmering spices just make life better somehow. I love the way they make my house smell. Mmmmm... Here's what currently simmering on my stove. 



Fall Simmering Spices

3 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks

3 bay leaves

1/4 cup whole cloves

1/2 lemon, halved

1/2 orange, halved

1 qt water



Combine all ingredients in a tea kettle or 1 or 2 quart saucepan and bring to a boil.