Grandma's Kitchen ~ Dried lavender, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star of anise There is nothing like walking in the front door, and being greeted by the warm smell of spices simmering on the stove. This holiday season, wow your guests with the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen! These packages of potpourri spice simmer blends make a wonderful hostess gift for friends and family. Great gift also for Mom, Dad, Teacher, Nurse or a friend! These spice blends are our favorite kitchen fragrances, and have zero added chemicals or artificial scents. Directions: Add two cups of water and the Simmer Scents to a small saucepan and simmer on low. Add more water as needed. After water mixture cools it can be stored in the refidgerator to be used again. Reconstitute up to the two cup mark and can be simmered again.