Almost everyone knows ground cloves for baking, but whole cloves are culinary gems too! Picture a festive ham, clove-studded and oven-baked - a winter favorite.
 
Get crafty with holiday decorations by jazzing up oranges with cloves. Or, set the scene with a welcoming whiff of simmering potpourri, a magical mix of cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and whole cloves. Your home will be the coziest spot in town!
 
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
 
A few ideas:
cosmetic
Infuse in oil for use as a massage oil or to make salves, ointments and other topical formulations.
culinary
Use whole in baked or stewed fruits and crushed in baked goods.
household
Tincture in alcohol or witch hazel for use as a general disinfectant.
aromatic
Use in simmering potpourri and in floral crafts.
industrial
The spice is used in the food industry to flavor a variety of foods and beverages.