The house should smell like the season

The October simmer pot

A pot on low is cheaper than a candle and better company. This is the October standard — keep it barely simmering all afternoon and top up the water; that's the whole job.

Orange slices
two rounds, peel and all
Cinnamon sticks
three, no substitutes
Star anise
two stars, for depth
Cranberries
a small handful, for color
Rosemary
one sprig, the green note
Low heat, all afternoon
top up the water as it goes

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