Gifts From the Kitchen

Rose Potpourri

A safe gift for anyone from your mother to your grandmother and the aunts in-between. They can place this in their bathroom, bedroom or anywhere freshness is welcome.

You Will Need:
1 Ounce Orrisroot
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Cloves
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Nutmeg
3 Cups Fresh Rose Petals


What To Do:
Lay out 2 feet of a paper towel. Spread the rose petals on it and leave to dry for one week. Gently mix the dried rose petals with the sugar and spices. Place in a decorated or decorative bowl. Voila!

~Sheila, December 2000

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