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May 8, 2008
The Joys Of Incense
Years ago when Kevin and I smoked, I would burn candles when company was coming over to cover the smell of the cigarettes. Although candles can be very fragrant, it takes a long time for them to permeate the air.
This is how I learned about the power of incense. I bought incense cones at first, however when I saw this tree which uses sticks I knew I had to have it.
Even though we no longer smoke, I continue to burn incense. It’s great for covering up food odors. You know, when you’re cooking the food and eating the food, it smells good. However, it can be unpleasant to smell these same odors after the dishes are done, the kitchen is clean, and your stomach is full. I don’t enjoy smelling fish, roast, bacon and many other foods once they have been consumed. Maybe I am just weird that way.
I bought this container years ago at Kirklands to hold the sticks. It was probably intended for something else, but works perfectly for this purpose.
My sticks are kept as snug as bugs and they have never lost their wonderful aroma.
One other great thing about incense is, unlike a candle, you don’t have to worry about blowing it out later. It burns down and goes out by itself.
Posted by tami at May 8, 2008 11:41 AM
Comments
I love incense too but there isn't any good stuff here in Fort Collins anymore. If I'd just get my butt down to Boulder, I'd be in incense heaven. That container looks great and I love the incense burner.
Posted by: Bree at May 8, 2008 11:45 PM
I love that incense burner! I've never seen one like that.
Posted by: Lori-Lyn at May 10, 2008 8:52 PM
That's a cool incense burner! I used to burn it when I was in high school. I now have trouble being around it or a place where there are lots of wax candles burning because the soot and whatnot trigger asthma issues. Some of it smells so good, though.
Posted by: gw at May 12, 2008 10:51 AM
You're definitely not weird that way. I'm the same way with food. Especially once I've stuffed my face. Lol.
I'll be honest, when you mentioned having used to smoke, I thought you meant the herb. I could see being all high and that tree with the face starting to talk. It just looks like it should talk in a deep voice.
Yeah.
Posted by: Matt at May 13, 2008 7:24 PM