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For Cobbler Lovers … The easiest recipe on earth.

Mmm…the smell of cinnamon! The written words alone are enough to evoke mouth-watering, feel-good sensations of delicious comfort foods. Odors and emotions are processed in similar brain structures, so this shouldn’t be a surprise. Research at the University of Chicago published last year shows the human brain may be more adept at distinguishing smells than previously thought. The work comes from studies in the laboratory of Leslie Kay, Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University.

Smell is often an undervalued sense because people are more aware of the visual aspects of their perceptions

I went to WebMD and searched for “cinnamon,” reaping 352 results ranging from patient hand-outs, including cinnamon-as-aphrodisiac, to a top ten list of superhealing herbs (cinnamon is #2 after turmeric) to a few recipes that look worth a try.

Cinnamon tea is a great way to reap the health benefits of cinnamon. You can buy cinnamon tea but it’s quite easy to make your own with the following recipe.

Ingredients
1 cinnamon stick
1 c. of boiling water

Directions
Break cinnamon stick into pieces and place in a cup. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. You can keep adding hot water to the cup to enjoy all day long. Use more or less cinnamon depending on the strength you prefer. You can also place a cinnamon stick in any tea while it steeps to add flavor and health benefits.

Disclaimer: Not recommended is the Cinnamon Challenge. See below.

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