One More Christmas Treat

 

Merry Christmas! Yes, Christmas is only three days away, but I have one more treat to share with you. If you've been hanging around the café for a while you probably know what that treat is. There are many things to like about this particular treat, but the best one is that it won't add an ounce to your waistline.

Today I'm sharing a recipe for my favorite holiday scent. It's easy, natural and makes your whole house smell like Christmas. Are you ready?

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 4 4-inch cinnamon sticks
• 1/4 cup whole cloves
• 3-4 bay leaves
• 1 quart water

Cut orange and lemon into quarters. Combine fruit, spices and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer as long as desired, adding more water as needed. Mixture can be covered and refrigerator for several days to be reused.

See, I told you it was easy.

Before I go, I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas. Yes, we ooh and ahh over the Christmas trees and the beautiful decorations, but let's stand in awe of the manger where the son of God stepped down from the glory of heaven to be born in a lowly stable, taking on human flesh. Jesus understands our pain and our grief as well as our happiness because He experienced them, too. He loves us so much and that is certainly something to celebrate.

Merry Christmas!

Award-winning author Mindy Obenhaus is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, two sassy pups, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching copious amounts of the Hallmark Channel. Learn more at mindyobenhaus.com