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Simmer&Stir Blog – Natural Scents & Botanical Recipes
Welcome to Simmer & Stir — a place for seasonal inspiration, natural home fragrance and simple botanical recipes. Discover simmer pots, potpourri, herbal drinks, homemade syrups and easy ideas for bringing the scents and flavours of the season into your home.
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Yule Simmer Pot: Meaning, Ingredients + 3 Winter Solstice Recipes
Three Yule simmer pot recipes with orange, evergreen, herbs and spice, plus a simple explanation of the ingredients and seasonal meaning.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


Winter Solstice Simmer Pot: 3 Botanical Blends for the Longest Night
Three winter solstice simmer pot recipes using citrus, evergreens, herbs and warm spices, with fresh, forest and cosy scent profiles.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


7 Autumn Simmer Pot Recipes for a Cosy, Naturally Fragranced Home
Try 7 autumn simmer pot recipes with apple, citrus, herbs and spices for a cosy, naturally fragranced home.
Astrid van Essen
5 min read


Natural Autumn Home Fragrance: 7 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Amazing
Create a natural autumn home fragrance with 7 simple ideas, including room sprays, reed diffusers, simmer pots, potpourri and scented sachets.
Astrid van Essen
5 min read


Warming Drinkable Simmer Pots for Cold and Flu Season
Discover warming drinkable simmer pots made with citrus, herbs and spices for a comforting seasonal drink during colder months.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


Pumpkin Spice Wax Melts or Sachets – Handmade Autumn Home Fragrance
Discover the charm of Pumpkin Spice Wax Melts for a cosy autumn vibe. Handmade Pumpkin Spice Wax Melts bring warmth and a hint of spice to your home.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


What Is a Bouquet Garni? How to Use This Classic Herb Bundle
If you enjoy making homemade soups, stocks or slow-cooked meals, you've probably come across the term bouquet garni. This classic bundle of fresh herbs has been a staple of French cooking for centuries, adding subtle depth and aroma to a wide range of dishes. Although a bouquet garni serves a similar purpose to a herb sachet, the two aren't exactly the same. If you're new to herb sachets, start by reading our guide to What Is a Herb Sachet? to discover how they work and when
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Naturally Scent Your Home: 3 Simmer Pot Recipes to Try This Season
Discover 3 Natural Home Scent simmer pot recipes that fill your space with warmth and charm. Elevate your home with Natural Home Scent ideas.
Astrid van Essen
2 min read


Christmas Simmer Pot: Fill Your Home with Festive Fragrance
Discover the magic of a Christmas Simmer Pot! Fill your home with festive fragrance using a Christmas Simmer Pot for a cosy holiday vibe.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


DIY Ayurvedic Simmer Pots for Balance
Discover the art of Ayurvedic Simmer Pots to balance your doshas. Create natural scents and enhance your wellbeing with Ayurvedic Simmer Pots.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Seasonal Simmer Pots: Summer Solstice Scents with Citrus, Herbs & Flowers
Discover the magic of summer solstice simmer pots with citrus, herbs, and flowers. Create a seasonal ritual with summer solstice simmer pots today!
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


How to Sleep Better with Ayurveda: Best Herbs & Practices
Discover top Ayurveda Herbs for Sleep and practices to improve your rest. Learn how Ayurveda Herbs for Sleep can restore balance naturally.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


Simple Practices to Cultivate a Peaceful Mindset Every Day
Learn how to embrace a peaceful mindset. Discover simple ways to achieve a peaceful mindset and improve your everyday life.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Refreshing Herbal Cold Brews: Best Summer Herbs to Keep You Cool
Discover the best herbs for Herbal Cold Brews this summer. Learn how to make refreshing Herbal Cold Brews to keep you cool and hydrated.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


How to Preserve Summer: Simmer Pot Recipes and Homemade Jam Ideas
Discover how to preserve summer with Simmer Pot and Homemade Jam. Learn to make delicious jams and fragrant simmer pots effortlessly.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Herbal Tea Series: Rosemary Tea Benefits: A Brew for Mind & Body
Discover the stimulating power of Rosemary Tea Benefits for the mind and body. Learn how Rosemary Tea Benefits can boost focus and soothe digestion.
Astrid van Essen
3 min read


How to Use a Candle Warmer for Natural Home Fragrance
Discover how to use a candle warmer to fill your home with natural fragrance. Learn how to use a candle wax warmer safely and effectively today!
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Mood-Based Simmer Pot Recipes: Natural Scents for Every Feeling
Discover how mood-based simmer pot recipes can naturally transform your home! Find classic, exotic, and creative simmer pot ideas to suit every feeling.
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Essential Oil Simmer Pot Recipes Inspired by the Garden
Discover Essential Oil Simmer Pot Recipes inspired by the garden to naturally scent your home. Dive into Essential Oil Simmer Pot Recipes today
Astrid van Essen
4 min read


Create Your Personalised Stovetop Pot Pourri: Natural Scents for Unforgettable Moments
Discover how Personalised Stovetop Pot Pourri can create unforgettable moments with natural scents. Learn about crafting your unique potpourri today!
Astrid van Essen
2 min read
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