The Scented Kitchen: A Lemon-Scented Baking Break with Belle Aroma®
Just when I thought the Dog Days of Summer were here to stay, we had a break in the heat! After days of 105°F heat indexes, we woke up to crisp mornings in the 50s and 60s. You know what that made me want to do? Bake.
I reached for my Belle Aroma® No-Mess Fragrance Tarts® in White Tea & Ginger and turned on my beautiful mosaic Plugables® Fragrance Vase wax melt warmer. As the warm, spicy-citrus scent began to fill the kitchen, I started browsing my Pinterest boards for a recipe to match the mood.
Before I get to the recipe, here’s why this fragrance combo is my go-to when I want to elevate an everyday moment into something special—and why your customers will love it, too.
Why Customers Love Plugables Fragrance Vase + No-Mess Fragrance Tarts
• Stylish glass mosaic design adds beauty to any room
• Doubles as a scented night light—functional and gorgeous
• No mess, no fuss—no open wax pools to worry about
• Compact footprint, big impact for retailers and customers alike
• Long-lasting scent from a range of beautiful fragrance profiles
Each Belle Aroma No-Mess Fragrance Tart offers a sensory experience customers can personalize. A few standouts from the collection include:
• Bamboo Rain: sandalwood, musk, and bamboo for a spa-like calm
• Apple Orchard: a crisp trio of Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp
• Cherry Noir: black cherry, honeysuckle, and dogwood for an evening stroll vibe
• Melon Blossom: watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and prickly pear for sweetness without calories
This time, I chose White Tea & Ginger, which features notes of orange blossom, lemon balm, Earl Grey, and fresh ginger. It’s no wonder that lemon biscotti ended up on the menu.
Recipe Spotlight: Italian Lemon Biscotti
(From Elena Davis at CucinaByElena.com)
These cookies are bright, crisp, and perfectly zesty—you won’t stop at just one.
What You’ll Need:
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp pure vanilla or almond extract
• ½ cup softened unsalted butter (I used salted—still delicious)
For the glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and extract.
4. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until soft dough forms.
5. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a 12" x 2" log. Place on baking sheet.
6. First bake: 25–30 minutes, until golden and firm. Cool 10–15 minutes.
7. Slice diagonally into ½" cookies.
8. Second bake: Lower oven to 325°F. Bake cut-side up for 10–15 minutes until crisp. Flip halfway if desired.
9. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled biscotti. Let set 15–20 minutes.
Serve with coffee, tea, or just eat them standing in the kitchen (I won’t judge!).
Retailers: Why This Matters
Whether your customers are embracing summer’s slowdown or prepping for cozy fall transitions, Belle Aroma products like Plugables Fragrance Vase wax warmers and No-Mess Fragrance Tarts help them set the mood—without mess, effort, or high cost.
With their compact footprint, gorgeous packaging, and high-margin return, these fragrance solutions make a smart addition to any boutique, spa, wellness store, or gift shop.
Lori Herr for Belle Aroma® Brand