I love making pomanders. The citrus and spicy aromas and the rich, bright colours make me feel quite festive.
For some reason I didn't make any last year and I missed having their evocative scent around the house.
I wrap the ribbon around the oranges securing at each end with a dressmaker's pin. Then I make holes in the orange skin with an old knitting needle.
Then I place the cloves in ground cinnamon and stick them in the holes. I dust the oranges again with the cinnamon. The oranges then need placing somewhere warm so they can dry out.
As they dry the oranges become lighter. They can be hung from the tree or placed in a bowl on a table. They look lovely and smell wonderful. Definitely the scent of the season.