DEHYDRATOR
POTPOURRI
Potpourri is a blend of flowers, herbs, essential oils, spices, and a fixative.
Use whole dried flower petals, heads, leaves, and buds. Almost any herb and spice can also be added. Dried roses are a popular scent but lilacs, lavender and violets also make good additions. Dried orange, lemon, lime, tangerine, and grapefruit peel are other flavors that can enhance potpourris. Be careful that one scent does not overpower the main one.
Remove petals and herbs from their stems. Dry in a single layer on mesh tray insert or fruit leather sheets. Dry until brittle, which may take from
Rose Potpourri
¾cup dried rose petals ¼ cup dried mint leaves
2 Tbsp dried lavender flowers
2 Tbsp powdered dried orange peel
1 Tbsp dried bay leaf pieces
1 Tbsp dried stick cinnamon pieces
1 Tbsp orrisroot *
3 drops lavender oil
Combine all ingredients. Stir. Place in decorative airtight jar.
*Orrisroot is a fixative commonly added to potpourris to hold fragrances for long periods of time. It has a violet scent. It is available at some drug stores, herb shops, or perfumery supply houses.
Lavender Sachet
½cup dried lavender leaves and flowers
½cup dried orange peel pieces
Small cloth bags
Combine lavender and orange peel. Fill cloth bags and stitch closed. Place in drawers and closets to freshen and scent clothes. Lavender sachet can also be used to scent bathwater.
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