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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