Cooking 101 ~

The NPA Seal

2009-11-09T18:25:00.000-05:00

J.R. WATKINS NATURAL APOTHECARY NOW
HAS 40 PRODUCTS CARRYING THE NPA SEAL

With 40 products certified, including the new line extensions of facial and body care, J.R.
Watkins Natural Apothecary is the second most certified brand.

WINONA, Minn., (Nov. 03, 2009) — J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary has received Natural
Products Association certification for its newest line extensions; Daily Cleansing Cream, Divine
Day Cream, Nourishing Night Cream, Medicated Lip Balm, Peppermint Foot Scrub, Aloe and
Green Tea Shampoo and Body Wash. With the addition of these products, the company now
has the second most products certified out of fourteen companies that currently carry the seal.
This highly regarded seal represents natural products that are formulated with at least 95%
natural ingredients made from renewable and sustainable resources.
The average woman slathers over 125 chemicals onto her scalp, body, face and lips each day.
Wouldn't be such a big deal if they were all cleared by health officials, but only 11% of the
10,500 chemical ingredients that go into making personal care products are actually tested for
safety.*

Meeting the NPA Standard
Products must follow strict guidelines set out by the Natural Products
Association to carry the seal, including:

· At least 95 percent truly natural ingredients or ingredients that are
derived from natural sources.
· No ingredients with any potential suspected human health risks.
· No processes that significantly or adversely alter the purity/effect of the natural
ingredients.
· Ingredients that come from a purposeful, renewable/plentiful source found in nature
(flora, fauna, mineral).
· Processes that are minimal and don't use synthetic/harsh chemicals or otherwise
dilute purity.
· Non-natural ingredients only when viable natural alternative ingredients are
unavailable and only when there are absolutely no suspected potential human health
risks.

About Watkins, Incorporated
For more than 140 years, J.R. Naturals has been America's pioneer in natural living, utilizing
only the finest natural ingredients. Watkins provides quality brands to meet consumer's needs
for environmentally friendly and sustainable products — to help people feel better and live
healthy lives. Watkins natural products are available from your local Watkins Associate. Contact
the Independent Watkins Associate that forwarded this information to you today to order your
JR Watkins Natural Apothecary Products.

*www.Greenmuze.com, Natural Beauty Products? Written by: Adria Vasil, author of Ecoholic: Your Guide to the Most Environmentally
Friendly Information, Products & Services

Courtesy of Watkinsonline

Living Naturally

2009-10-25T16:47:00.002-05:00

For the next few editions of Watkins Enews, we would like to share some interesting sales facts regarding natural and organic products.

Organic product sales have increased 17.1% over 2007 which is $24.6 billion dollars. This study included organic foods and beverages and non-food categories which includes organic fibers, personal care products and pet food. Organic food which is 93% of all organic products sold in the U.S. grew 15.8% in 2008 to reach $22.9 billion dollars. Organic food sales account for 3.5% of all food product sales in the U.S. This number has nearly doubled in the past five years.
Non-food organic product sales have grown by 39.4% to $1.6 billion dollars. The sales of non-food organic products are growing faster than organic food.

US sales of organic food and beverages have grown from $1 billion dollars in 1990 to an estimated $20 billion dollars in 2007, and are projected to reach nearly $23.6 billion dollars in 2008. Total U.S. organic sales, including food and non-food products, were $17.7 billion dollars in 2006, up 21% from 2005. They are estimated to have reached $21.2 billion dollars in 2007 and are projected to surpass $25 billion dollars in 2008.

The organic industry has increased 56% between 2002 and 2006!

Courtesy of Watkinsonline.com

2009-09-26T09:21:00.002-05:00

Ingredients
2 cups/500 mL all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp/7.5 mL baking soda
1 tsp/5 mL Purest GroundCinnamon 6 oz
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Organic Nutmeg
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
1 1/2 cups/375 mL sugar
12 tbsp/180 mL butter (1 ½ sticks), softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla
1/4 cup/60 mL molasses

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F/180C. In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl set aside 1/2 cup/125 mL sugar.With an electric mixer beat butter, remaining sugar, egg, vanilla, and molasses until well blended. Combine with dry ingredients until dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch/2.5 cm balls and dip in 1/2 cup/125 mL reserved sugar. Arrange on a baking sheet, about 3-inches/7.5-cm apart. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.

Courtesy of Watkinsonline.com recipes

2009-09-20T16:57:00.003-05:00

September 2009

J.R. WATKINS NATURAL APOTHECARY BEAUTY WITH A CONSCIENCE AWARDS WINNERJ.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary Products Awarded Best Foot Cream, Best Exfoliant, Best Lip Tint and Editor's Pick/Bath Product

Natural Solutions Magazine has named several J.R. Watkins natural products as winners and Editor's Picks at the second annual Beauty with a Conscience Awards.
J.R. Watkins Peppermint Rejuvenating Foot Cream — Best Foot Cream
J.R. Watkins Gentle Pore scrub — Best Exfoliant
J.R. Watkins Lip Tint — Best Lip Tint
J.R. Watkins Calming Bath Soak — Editor’s Pick, Bath Product
You can find this special editorial in the October Natural Solutions Magazine issue that is available at newsstands today.
Natural Solutions reaches over half a million consumers with every issue. Natural Solutions readers are 88% female, between 25-54 years of age, buy natural and organic products and are committed to a healthy lifestyle. These readers are also highly influential among family and friends.

The Beauty With a Conscience Awards were developed to find truly natural beauty products. Natural Solutions utilized Whole Foods Market Premium Body Care standard research (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/pdfs/pbc-booklet.pdf) for the basis of its award criteria. This standard lists over 250 toxins that are unacceptable in personal care products. Natural Solutions entire editorial staff — with the enlisted help of significant others — tested over 500 products to see if they passed their standards. From those, they chose their favorites!

J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line is highly regarded with Natural Product Association certification, formulated with at least 95 % natural ingredients from renewable and sustainable resources.

Peace <>< ~ Bianca

Watkins Associate # 358211

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Black Pepper

2009-06-23T09:47:00.002-05:00

Beat bloating!

Season meats with pepper before you grill them: When the sharp taste hits your tongue, the taste triggers your brain to produce a special protective acid that lines the stomach, preventing bloating, and indigestion before it starts. "In fact, heartburn is the result of too little of this particular acid in the stomach".

Piperine, the main alkaloid in black pepper, also stimulates enzymes that help break down food and even help the body absorb nutrients-so food becomes even healthier! In fact, research reports it can protect against major health problems such as stomach ulcers and cancers of the digestive tract.

Order your organic pepper today at www.watkinsonline.com/stone

Curry ~ Simple Health Tips

2009-06-20T09:41:00.003-05:00

Send pain packing. Add this bright yellow spice to potato salad and you'llnot only be giving it a tasty zing, you'll be delivering antioxidants thatkeep you feeling great! Curry powder's main substance, tumeric, works in asimilar way to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like Celebrex, becauseit dampens the effect of COX-2, a chemical in the body that causes pain.That is not its only benefit, there are at least 30 studies showing thatTumeric's active ingredient had an anti-tumor effect and may even stop thegrowth of existing cancer cells.

Watkins offers Organic Curry

2009-02-13T05:31:00.001-05:00

CWAHM.com Announces Work At Home 101
A FREE online 3 week course designed to give moms a work-at-home starting place.

Most people are curious about working from home. We know others do it, but aren't sure how they do it.

CWAHM.com's Work at Home 101 is designed to give you an overview of the choices available that will allow you to work from home. This online course will give you the starting place you've been searching for.

Best of all - it's completely free! CLICK HERE!

Some of the things covered during Work at Home 101:

* Where to Start
* Telecommuting
* Home-Based Businesses
* Avoiding Scams
* Entrepreneur Tips
*AND MUCH MORE!

Living Naturally

2008-11-10T19:56:00.000-05:00

These days everyone is making a greater effort to conserve the planet's resources. Words like carbon footprint, sustainability, and green have become common place in our society. We're all taking a closer look at how our day-to-day activities affect the resources we have for future generations. Watkins has been a pioneer in living naturally since 1868. And here are just a few of the things that we do corporately to support the sustainability of our resources.
Utilize biodegradable packing materials.
Use soy based ink on printed marketing materials.
Adhere to strict paper, plastic and aluminum recycling program.
Employ e-communications and encourage customers, Associates, and vendors to obtain information online instead of in printed form.
Utilize Lean business and manufacturing practices to help eliminate waste and streamline operations.
At Watkins we promise to continue to take measures to insure the sustainability of our planet's resources for your family and ours.

Green Up your Clean Up

2008-07-28T19:18:00.003-05:00

Here are a few simple tips to Green up your cleaning efforts using Watkins natural cleaning products. Not only will your home thank you... your family will thank you for leaving those harsh chemical concoctions at the store.

Living Rooms: Using J.R. Watkins Lemon Furniture Polish and a good microfiber cloth dust all the surfaces in your living room. This gentle polish is perfect for finished and unfinished wood, formica, particle board and vinyl. And because it is made from natural olive oil, it gently loosens and removes fingerprints, smudges and dirt. Here's a quick tip: Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter. It sucks up dust particles and doesn't spit them back out, so you don't have to dust what you have already dusted!

Kitchen: Many dishwashing detergents have a dirty little secret — they contain phosphates. These agents find their way into our lakes and ponds where they endanger our fish. Have a phosphate intervention with your dishwasher, J.R. Watkins Automatic Lemon Dishwashing Detergent can help. Its 100% phosphate free. The concentrated power will make your dishes and glasses sparkle without the need to overflow your dishwasher's detergent cups.

Bedrooms: We spend one third of our lives in bed. Make it time well spent with J.R. Watkins Liquid Laundry Detergent. Wash bed linens and small rugs with this ultra concentrated formula. It is gentle enough for baby clothes, so you know it won't irritate sensitive skin. Quick tip: Vacuum your mattress. The common mattress harbors dust mites, these critters feast on dander and dead skin and really like to hang around. Vacuuming won't eliminate them, but it will cut their population.

Bathrooms: Do you have to hold your breath when cleaning your shower? If you answered yes, it's time to ditch your cleaner and come to the greener side with J.R. Watkins Citrus Tub & Tile Cleaner. Just a light mist on your shower walls will drive away hard water stains and soap scum. And since it is naturally derived you can finally inhale when cleaning in small spaces. Simply spray, let sit and wipe. Quick tip: A small scrub or tooth brush will help clean grout and corner areas.And one final tip we would like to mention that applies to your entire home.

Check dirt at the door. The soles of our shoes meet a lot of toxic pollutants throughout the day. Make it a habit for you and your family to check their shoes at the door. And when you find dirt has been tracked in, a quick sweep and mop with J.R. Watkins All-Purpose Cleaner will do the trick!

Courtesy of Watkins e-News

Good and Green

2008-07-28T18:59:00.004-05:00

What is Green?

"Green" living is a way of life that considers the consequences of ones actions on the environment. It is a way of conducting life in an effort to preserve environmental quality.

Watkins is taking steps to preserve environmental quality in all of our product categories. But in this newsletter we want to focus on how our natural home care line is a step ahead of the rest.

Unlike food, the home care category has no governing agency that defines what ingredients are and are not considered "natural." Watkins wanted to make sure that when we called our cleaning products natural, it really meant something. So we decided to set a new standard, and we set it high. The natural standard we defined became our natural home care freedom code. This code includes ingredients that are considered harmful to the environment that you will not find in our home care products. Some are simply non-renewable like Petroleum, some can cause respiratory irritation like Ammonia, while others are just synthetics like dyes and colorants. Watkins has been working hard to set the industry standard for natural home care products and we are proud to say that there is no other natural cleaning brand in the country that holds themselves to a higher standard or a stricter freedom code than Watkins.

Now what does this freedom code mean to you and your customers? It means you get to use a product that truly is natural from a company committed to supplying you with natural products. And it really gives you an edge over the competition.

Set yourself and your customers free with Watkins!

Courtesy of Watkins e-News

You're Invited to a Special Conference call!

2008-07-23T10:53:00.004-05:00

We're holding a special conference call this Saturday morning, July 26, 2008

By listening to the call, you'll know for sure whether it makes sense for you to join our Watkins team or not.

The call place at 10:45am Central Time.

That's 8:45am Pacific, 9:45am Mountain, or 11:45am Eastern Time.

Our Summit Group founder Steve Bretzke and leader Jan Robinson will be telling you and many other prospective associates how the Watkins business can work for them.

You don't have to talk or even say that you've called in. It's okay to simply call in and listen.

To listen in, dial 1-605-475-6900, then enter code 111278# (you should NOT press the Star key when it asks if you are a subscriber/moderator).

The call will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. There is no fee other than your regular long-distance charges to the 605 area code, which is in South Dakota.

If you do choose to join during July, you'll get an extra bonus of a $10 Watkins Gift Certificate.

For more Information click here!

The Season of Harvesting ~ Health Benefits of Pickles

2008-07-23T10:46:00.002-05:00

Pickles are low in Saturated Fat and very low in Cholesterol. They are a great source for iron vitamin A, potassium, manganese, vitamin K and Calcium. Not to mention a good source for dietary fiber.

Many fruits and vegetables you harvest from your garden this fall can be pickled and enjoyed throughout the Winter season. Below is a tasty recipe for pickling.

Sweet & Sour Refrigerator Pickles

2008-07-23T10:40:00.004-05:00

Ingredients
Syrup:

2 cups/500 mL sugar

2 cups/500 mL white vinegar

4 to 6 cucumbers

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced

1/4 cup/60 mL pickling salt or kosher salt

1 tbsp/15 mL Pickling Spice (Limited Time)

1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Celery Seed

1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Garlic Flakes (optional)

Cooking Directions
Combine syrup ingredients; let stand for 2 hours or until sugar is dissolved. Wash cucumbers with Fresh Wash and thinly slice. Place with remaining ingredients in a large bowl; mix well and let stand for 2 hours. Drain carefully, retaining as much of the spice blend as possible. Pack loosely into sterilized glass jars. Pour syrup over top. Turn jars over occasionally to mix spices. Ready to eat in 3 days. Keep refrigerated.

Makes 4 pints/demi-liters.

Courtesy of watkinsonline.com recipes

What do you use grapeseed oil for?

2008-06-17T21:18:00.001-05:00

I just love Watkins grapeseed oil. Not only is it flavorful, adds moisture to your meals, it's healthy for you. Also, the price on our oil is awesome!

I love how I can alter the taste with our various dip mixes. Some of my favorites are the tomato & basil and the sesame garlic. You can add any dip mix and/or seasonings to the oil to create different dishes.

Here are just a few from our online recipe file:

Appetizers
Bacon & Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
Cajun Peanuts

Breads
Chai Loaf
Focaccia
Gingerbread Pancakes with Apple Compote
Hearty Black Pepper Corn Bread
Herbed Focaccia
Hot Cross Buns
Muffins
Poppy Seed Bread
Pumpkin Bread
Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Cookies and Bars
Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Citrus Icing
Fruity Orange Bars
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Molasses Crinkles
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Old-Fashioned Spice Bars
Peanut Butter Cookies
S’more Brownies

Desserts
Blueberry Cobbler

Entrees
Beef Kabobs
Broiled Tarragon Salmon Steaks
Caribbean Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Chicken Piccata
Classic Roast Chicken with Stuffing
Grilled Steak and Vegetables
Lemon/Mustard-Basted Orange Roughy
Peppered Pork Chops with Corn Stuffing
Roasted Brined Chicken
Royal Pork Medallions
Scallops and Linguine in Marinara Sauce
Sesame Tuna Steaks
Sole Amandine
Spicy Chai-Grilled Chicken
Spicy Lemon Baked Shrimp
Spicy Turkey Tenderloin with Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Tarragon Chicken with Bell Peppers
TEST RECIPE
Tex Mex Carnitas
Turkey on the Grill
Turkey Scaloppine
Wine-Marinated Grilled Steaks

Good Tastings™
Antipasto bread
Apple & Raisin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts on Curried Rice
Bacon & Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
Crunchy Asian Salad
Dilled Vegetable Salad
Peppered Hummus and Pita Chips (Winter 2004)

Holiday Recipes
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
Marinated Carrot Sticks
Maritime Chowder

Main Dishes
Alfredo Pasta
Apple-and Raisin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts on Curried Rice
Apple-and Raisin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts on Curried Rice (Fall 2003)
Chicken à la King
Chicken Fajita Baked Potato
Chicken Fajita Pizza
Chicken Paprikash
Easy Chicken and Dumpling Stew
Pueblo Chili
Shrimp and Vegetables over Penne
Turkey and Vegetable Stew
Watkins Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Sage-Walnut Pesto

Pies and Cakes
Chocolate-Zucchini Snack Cake
Creamy Coconut Cake
Lip-Smackin’ Mocha Pudding Cake

Salads and Dressings
Apple-Romaine Salad
Asian Slaw
Basic Vinaigrette
Cabbage Salad
Celery Seed Dressing
Cranberry-Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Crunchy Asian Salad
Dilled Vegetable Salad
Four-Bean Salad
French Potato Salad
Greek White Bean & Feta Salad
Honey-Lemon Dressing
Italian Bean and Tuna Salad
Lentil Salad
Macaroni Salad with Dill Dressing
Marinated Pasta Salad
Picnic Potato Salad with Sugar Snap Peas
Raspberry-Mustard Dressing
Rice and Craisin Salad
Salmon Pasta Salad
Spinach and Pasta Salad with Lemon-Rosemary Vinaigrette
Tarragon-Vanilla Vinaigrette
Tomato and Cauliflower Salad
Tossed Salad with Raspberry-Vanilla Vinaigrette
Tropical Fruit Salad
Turkey & Rice Slaw

Sauces
Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Basic Marinara Sauce

Soups
Bean Soup
Curried Carrot Soup
Homemade Egg Pasta
Tuscan Bean Soup

Vegetables and Side Dishes
Corn-Cheese Scallop
Dilled Vegetable Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo Mexicano
Pasta with Zucchini and Fresh Tomatoes
Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Vegetable Stuffed Potatoes

More than just a soup base

2008-06-17T21:13:00.002-05:00

The soup & gravy mixes are a must in every pantry. You can prepare more than just with a jar of Watkins soup base (ID# 358211).

Be creative! What do you use your soup base for?

Here are just a few I pulled off our online recipe list:

Appetizers
French Onion Dip
Six Onion Cheeseball

Entrees
Cashew Pork
Classic Roast Chicken with Stuffing
Corned Beef Dinner
Crispy Fried Chicken
Roast Turkey with Sausage and Apple Stuffing
Roasted Brined Chicken
Royal Pork Medallions
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Savory Pork Roast and Gravy
Seafood Curry
Swedish Meatballs
Tarragon Chicken with Bell Peppers
Tex Mex Carnitas
Turkey Scaloppine
Yankee Pot Roast

Gift Line Recipes
Six Onion Cheese Ball

Good Tastings™
Apple & Raisin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts on Curried Rice
Shrimp Bisque (Winter 2004)

Holiday Recipes
Chicken Pot Pies
French Quarter Chicken Jambalaya
Maritime Chowder
Roast Turkey with Sausage and Apple Stuffing
Six Onion Cheese Ball
Six Onion Cheese Ball

Main Dishes
Apple-and Raisin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts on Curried Rice
Apple-and Raisin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts on Curried Rice (Fall 2003)
Calypso Jambalaya
Cashew Chicken
Chicken à la King
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Paprikash
Country Beef Stew
Easy Chicken and Dumpling Stew
Easy Chicken Pot Pies
Mushroom and Asparagus Stroganoff
Pasta with Lemon-Peppered Chicken
Pueblo Chili
Quick Cincinnati Chili
Spaghetti Pie
Stuffed Green Peppers
Thai Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
Turkey and Vegetable Stew
Turkey-Barley Stew
Vegetable-Stuffed Manicotti
White Bean and Sausage Rigatoni
White Chili

Salads and Dressings
Calico Ham Salad
Curried Couscous Salad
Curried Couscous Salad
German Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad with Dill Dressing
Picnic Potato Salad with Sugar Snap Peas
Seafood Pasta Salad
Spinach and Pasta Salad with Lemon-Rosemary Vinaigrette
Tropical Curried Chicken and Pasta Salad
Tropical Rice Salad
Turkey & Rice Slaw

Sauces
Jus
Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
Savory Beef-Mushroom Gravy
White Clam Sauce

Soups
Angel Hair Pasta and Chicken Soup
Bean Soup
Chicken & Pasta Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Corn Chowder
Cream of Potato Soup
Cream of Tomato Soup
Curried Carrot Soup
Delicious Cheese Soup
Easy Oven-Baked Split Pea Soup
French Onion Soup
Guadalajara Soup
Heartland Turkey and Tomato Soup
Hearty Beef and Pasta Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
Janette’s Mexican Chicken Soup
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Mid American Chowder
Nectarine-Cantaloupe Soup
Old-Country Spinach Soup with Spaetzle
Oriental-Style Pork and Noodle Soup
Quick Clam Chowder
Seafood Bisque
Seafood Chowder
Shrimp Bisque (Winter 2004)
Tortellini Soup
Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Corn
Turkey & Rice Soup
Tuscan Bean Soup
Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup

Vegetables and Side Dishes
Capellini in White Sauce
Cheesy Whipped Potatoes
Corn-Cheese Scallop
Green Bean Medley
Hash Brown Casserole
Minnesota Sausage & Rice Dressing
Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
Potatoes au Gratin
Rice Pilaf
Salsa Corn
Savory Orange-Scented Couscous
Scalloped Potatoes
Spanish Rice

Courtesy of Watkinsonline.com/stone recipe list~

Back to Our Roots

2008-04-18T14:44:00.003-05:00

Getting Back to Our Roots
For 140 years, Watkins has been America’s pioneer in natural living products and we plan to continue this tradition for generations to come. Today's trends show the consumer’s demand for natural, organic products is on the rise. We are pleased that we have been ahead of the trend since the begining with our offering of Organic Herbs and Spices, Natural Personal Care and Natural Home Care — making Watkins the brand to turn to for all of your natural living needs! Going back as far as 1917, with our Pure Vegetable Oil Soap, you can see how Watkins has been developing natural solutions for your home and family for quite some time. Clearly we are not strangers to natural, organic products! As we look to the future, we will continue to provide products that are good for the environment, your family and meet the growing consumer demand. Our goal is to use past, present and future knowledge of natural to take our products to an even higher level of natural, resulting in increased sales for your business!

Committed to Improving our Community
The need for companies to practice “green” manufacturing is more important than ever. Watkins has been a pioneer in natural living, utilizing the finest natural ingredients since 1868. We continue our commitment to you and the environment by implementing processes that reduce waste and conserve energy. Together we can make a positive impact on our environment.How does Watkins reduce waste and make a positive impact on the earth?
Offer a full line of plant-based home care products that are free of pollutants and biodegradable.
Offer a full line of USDA certified 100% Organic Herbs and Spices and All-Natural Pure Extracts.
*Adhere to a strict paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling program.
*Utilize biodegradable packing materials.
*Use soy-based ink in our printed marketing materials.
*Employ e-communications and encourage customers, Associates, and vendors to obtain information online instead of in printed form.
*Gravity fed filling processes: We fill our bulk dry mixes using time-tested gravity feeds. This allows us to conserve energy that would normally be used to power a pneumatic or conveyor system.
*Use lighter weight product packaging. Simply reducing our plastic bottle weight for various products has saved thousands of pounds of plastic from waste.
*Encourage vendors to use renewable energy and cut waste.
*Utilize Lean business and manufacturing practices to help eliminate waste and streamline operations.

Article courtesy of Watkinsonline.com

Refreshing Springtime Dessert!

2008-03-19T17:29:00.001-05:00

Sherbet-Filled Melon Rings with Honey-Fruit Salsa

Ingredients
6 slices (3/4-inch/2-cm rings) cantaloupe or honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed
1 cup/250 mL fresh strawberries, stemmed and coarsely chopped
2 kiwifruit, peeled and coarsely chopped
1-1/2 tbsp/25 mL honey
3/4 tsp/4 mL Orange Extract
3 cups/750 mL lemon or pineapple sherbet
Nutmeg

Cooking Directions
Place melon rings on individual plates. In small bowl, combine strawberries, kiwifruit, honey, and orange extract; toss gently. Place 1/2 cup/125 mL sherbet in center of melon rings. Spoon strawberry mixture over top; sprinkle with nutmeg.Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings.Nutritional Information Per ServingCalories 210 Protein 2 g Carbohydrates 47 g Sodium 54 mg Fat 2 gSaturated fat 1 gCholesterol 7 mgDietary fiber 2 g

~Courtesy of Watkinsonline Recipes

Love is in the Air

2008-02-06T15:07:00.001-05:00

As they always say in February, Love is in the air!
~ * ~
And to celebrate, Watkins has introduced an all New joining option!

Join Watkins Now for a super low cost of $39.95!

Learn more and get started here:
http://www.tsginfo.com/index.php?rc=BA4743

Regardless of whether you start with just the $39.95 membership package or with additional upgrades, you’ll be a full-fledged Watkins associate and a Summit Group member. You can purchase Watkins products for a 25% discount. And, you can earn income through your choice of business building strategies. Becoming a Watkins associate can help you reach your dreams!

The Summit Group Gives You More

Yes, YOU will get even more… tremendous additional benefits are included free for you by our Summit Group team of Watkins associates. The person who gave you this is a Summit Group member, so you will be, too, when you join through them. You will have immediate access absolutely free to all of the following…but ONLY if you join Watkins through the person who gave you this.

Exclusive training and business building systems let you tailor your business methods to match your goals and your available time.
Private training website lets you read articles and listen to online audio training at any hour of day or night.
Your own prospecting website lets you introduce others to the Watkins business—easily worth hundreds of dollars, it’s all completely free and ready for you to use immediately.
Weekly team e-mails keep you up to date.
Seven free books and 28 special business building reports help you develop yourself and your business—these are online versions you can read whenever you want, including timeless classics.

Being part of the largest, most award-winning team in Watkins definitely has benefits for you!

The membership package and all upgrades have a money-back guarantee and can be returned within 30 days for a full refund.

Cheesy artichoke-crab dip

2008-01-25T18:48:00.000-05:00

Ingredients
1/2 cup/125 mL real mayonnaise

1 package (8 oz/227 g) cream cheese

1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Garlic Granules (ref ID# 358211)

3 tbsp/45 mL Watkins Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning (ref ID# 358211)

2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 cup/250 mL shredded mozzarella cheese

5 oz/140 g shredded Parmesan cheese

Mix together mayonnaise, cream cheese, Watkins Garlic Granules and Watkins Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning in a bowl until smooth. 2. Add chopped artichokes and cheese; mix well.3. Bake in an ungreased baking dish at 350°F/180°C for 30 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden brown.Serve hot with garlic-flavored bagel chips.

Courtesy of Watkinsonline recipes (ref ID# 358211)

The Artichoke ~ Who would have known?

2008-01-25T18:46:00.000-05:00

Since ancient times, the artichoke has been used for liver and gallbladder conditions, 'cleaning' the blood, as well as the bladder. The Egyptians highly prized it as a health and diet food and Plinius described it as the 'food for the rich' because of the health problems contributed to a 'rich' life style - excessive in rich foods, fats and wine that led to liver illnesses (such as cirrhosis), gout and a general run down condition.

Today we know that the artichoke is very high in fibre, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and other trace elements important for a balanced system. It is known to positively help poor liver function (thus helping to lower the blood cholesterol), arteriosclerosis, gout, supports the treatment of hepatitis and improves the gall secretions. It can slightly lower the blood sugar, improve the appetite and digestion, is diuretic and may help some migraine conditions (most especially those caused by toxins in the blood). As it helps the body rid itself of excess water and moves toxins it also has the added side effect of an improved skin luminosity.

Courtesy of: www.epicureantable.com

2008-01-04T14:51:00.000-05:00

Goat Cheese Dip

Ingredients
6 ounce(s) cheese, goat cheese, crumbled, reduced fat
1 tablespoon yogurt, fat-free plain
3-4 tbsp of Watkins Cucumber & Dill Dip Mix (use ID# 358211)
~ Available in 8 other flavors (use ID# 358211)
Parsley (use ID# 358211)
fresh raw vegetables for dipping

Preparation
Put the cheese, yogurt, and dip mix in bowl and blend. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Sprinkle with parsley. Serve chilled with vegetables for dipping.

Serving size: 3 tablespoons

Would you like a Watkins Catalog?

2007-10-09T14:54:00.000-05:00

' Tis the Season!

Would you like a Watkins Catalog filled with great products and recipes?

Just go to www.watkinsonline.com/home (ref ID#358211). Go to the Join Us tab, then click on customer. Complete the secure fields including my ID# 358211). I'll get one out to you right away!

Make this a Holiday Season to remember!

Learn more about us: http://www.tsginfo.com/index.php?rc=BA4743

Nutmeg ~ A popular Holiday spice & Natural Remedy!

2007-10-09T14:40:00.000-05:00

Health Benefits of Nutmeg
Nutmeg is known to aid digestion and relieve nausea and the sensation of vomiting.

So the next time you have these symptoms, be sure to had a dash of nutmeg to your favorite beverage or snack.

Here is a wonderful recipe for the Holiday Season~
Old-Fashioned Spice Bars
Fall is the perfect time of year to warm up your home with the fragrant scents of nutmeg and pure ground spices. This recipe will quickly become one of your favorite autumn desserts.

Ingredients
1 cup/250 mL raisins
1 cup/250 mL hot water
1/2 cup/125 mL Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil (ID# 358211)
1 cup/250 mL sugar
1 egg
1-3/4 cup/425 mL flour
1 tsp/5 mL baking soda
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Cinnamon (ID# 358211)
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Nutmeg (ID# 358211)
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Allspice (ID#358211)
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Cloves/Ground (ID#358211)
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt
1/2 cup/125 mL chopped walnuts or other nuts of your choice

Icing
3 cups/750 mL powdered sugar
1/2 cup/125 mL vegetable shortening
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla (ID# 358211)
Milk as needed for texture

Cooking Directions Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Combine raisins and hot water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat, add oil and set aside to rehydrate raisins. Place sugar and egg in mixing bowl; combine until smooth. Sift flour, soda, spices and salt together; add to sugar and egg mixture. Stir in water/oil/raisin mixture; add nuts. Pour batter into a jelly roll pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine icing ingredients: mix powdered sugar and shortening. Add vanilla and a teaspoon of milk at a time while beating. Frost bars while still warm (not hot).

Courtesy of Watkins.com (ref ID# 358211)

Watkins October Spectacular!

2007-10-04T17:28:00.000-05:00

Please take a moment to review the following information I have provided below

DON'T do this for me, do it for YOU !

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Don't you love the smell of the Autumn season?

~*~

It bring back so many wonderful family traditions, but making time for it can be difficult these days.
Wouldn't you LOVE to have more time for the important things in life?

Watkins has the solution!

Everyone Does It - Few Get Paid For It - But You Can!
What if I told you that you were already doing things right now, today, in your day to day life, that if you didthem in a certain way, and you did them based on a certain plan, that magically, once a month, a check for$941 would show up in your mailbox?

What would you think about that?
I’m here to tell you that right now, some people are doing these things and they’re getting $941 a month. Otherpeople are doing these same things - but are not getting a check for $941 a month.

OK, I hear you asking – what things are you talking about? Everyone Does What?
Let me explain. Every week, all of us buy stuff, don’t we? We buy things at the grocery store, we buy at the gas station, we buy at the discount store, we buy online... we all buy stuff. We gotta buy stuff, right?

Of course, we’re all buying stuff. Now what if you simply bought the same stuff, but you only bought $20 a week of that stuff from a different place than you’re already buying it?

Then, through some magic that happens after that, a check shows up at the end of the
month, made out to you, for $941. Simply by changing where you buy a few things, to the tune of about $20 a week.

How can that be?
Read on here: http://www.tsgnet.com/pdf/941-Low-Resolution.pdf
This is the beginning of living your dreams!

Request the info you need to start living again: http://www.tsginfo.com/index.php?rc=BA4743

Time is precious and I do thank you for taking a moment of your time to read this!

So, think about the extra time and money you can create to enjoy the Important things in your life!

Please email me with your questions and thoughts

Have a wonderful day! :o)

Smiles & Peace <><~

Bianca /Watkins Associate # 358211

Order online at: www.watkinsonline.com/home * enter ID# 358211

Visit my blog: http://funfood4u.blogspot.com/

Learn more about us: http://www.tsginfo.com/index.php?rc=BA4743

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'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams' - Eleanor Roosevelt

Cinnamon Scented Grilled Chicken

2007-09-17T16:11:00.000-05:00

Cinnamon - it's not just for dessert!

Enjoy this simple recipe for an added kick of flavor at any meal.

Cinnamon-Scented Grilled Chicken is perfect on salads, pasta and seasoned rice.

2-1/2 to 3 tbsp/40 to 45 mL fresh lemon
/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Garlic Flakes
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Curry Powder
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Cinnamon
1/8 tsp/0.6 mL Watkins Black PepperFreshly ground
Watkins Sea Salt to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions
Combine lemon juice with all ingredients except chicken; mix well. Add chicken and turn to coat all sides. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Grill or broil chicken 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Makes 4 servings.

More Cinnamon Fun Facts & Health Benefits!

2007-09-17T16:07:00.000-05:00

With Watkins Cinnamon you can be sure you are getting the best:

Flavor — Watkins Cinnamon contains a minimum of 2% essential oils, other brands contain 1% and some as low as .5%.

Quality — Each shipment Watkins receives is put through a battery of tests to ensure it is only the highest quality.

Particle size — Watkins Cinnamon is carefully ground and sifted to ensure uniform particle size and quality.

On the market — Watkins purchases only the best Cassia Cinnamon available. Our strict attention to detail makes our cinnamon the very best on the market.

Cinnamon Facts:
Popular spice — Cinnamon is the world's oldest and most popular spice, know as the most important "sweet spice."

Two types — There are two types of cinnamon; Cassia and Ceylon.
Cassia — Has a more intense flavor than Ceylon and is what we in North America call "cinnamon."

Ceylon — Has a milder flavor, most Ceylon cinnamon imported to the United States is actually re-exported to Mexico.

Fun fact — If you stacked every tin of cinnamon Watkins has sold since 1895, it would be 12,411 times taller than the Empire State Building!

Make sure your pantries are stocked with Watkins Cinnamon, the holiday baking season is right around the corner!

Cinnamon Power

Cinnamon has fantastic health benefits; you may find you'll want to sprinkle Watkins Cinnamon on just about everything you eat! The Agricultural Research Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that cinnamon made the body's cells more responsive to insulin, which in turn, helps to control the level of sugar or glucose in the blood. In studies, blood sugar levels started rising as soon as cinnamon was stopped, emphasizing the importance of daily consumption.
New research shows that ground cinnamon may also reduce the bad LDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides in type 2 diabetics. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon every day may help to lower blood sugar, fats and cholesterol by up to 30 percent!

Visit us at www.watkinsonline.com/home (ref ID# 358211)

Cinna Cream Sprinkles

2007-08-31T17:52:00.000-05:00

The holidays are right around the corner, putting holiday gift-giving at the top of everyone's to do list. Make this time of year easier for your customers with Watkins Holiday Gift Line. Only Watkins can make gift-giving so effortless.

Cinna-Cream Sprinkles
Combine the health benefits of Watkins Cinnamon with the sweet taste of creamy vanilla icing and suddenly anything you sprinkle it on tastes like a cinnamon bun!

Sprinkle on:

Toast

French Toast
Pancakes

Cereal

Oatmeal
Coffee and coffee grounds
Eggnog
Hot Cocoa
Baked goods
Fruit

Cinna-Cream Sprinkles also makes a great fruit dip or bagel spread, simply add a tablespoon or two with sour cream or cream cheese.

Gift idea:
Did you know the average cost of a good cup of coffee is right around $3.00. That adds up to a nice chunk of change when you consider the average American consumes about three cups per day. This holiday season offer a less expensive and tasty alternative, give a bag of Organic Rock Solid Coffee wrapped with Watkins Cinna-Cream Sprinkles. This pair is sure to please any coffee connoisseur.

Health Benefits:
Cinna-Cream Sprinkles is made with Watkins Cinnamon, our Cinnamon contains a higher amount of essential oils?the component that contributes to more flavor, aroma and health benefits than others on the market.

The Agricultural Research Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that cinnamon made the body's cells more responsive to insulin, which, in turn, helps to control the level of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. In studies, blood sugar levels started rising as soon as cinnamon was stopped, emphasizing the importance of daily consumption. New research shows that ground cinnamon may also reduce the bad LDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides in type 2 diabetics. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon every day may help to lower blood sugar, fats and cholesterol by up to 30 percent!

View our entire Holiday line Online (ref ID# 358211)
Courtesy of Watkinsonline.com ~

Watkins 2007 Holiday Gift Line now available!

2007-08-23T07:56:00.001-05:00

Who says staying healthy can't be fun? Come take a peek at our all new Holiday gift line

with this pdf file: http://www.watkinsonline.com/pdf/Giftline%20Selling%20Tips.pdf

If you'd like a recent catalog, please go to www.watkinsonline.com/home and ref My ID# 358211 ~ While your there, check out more great recipes on our site! Learn more on how your products can be shipped for FREE!

Sesame Garlic Balsamic Salad Dressing

2007-08-13T20:02:00.000-05:00

1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
3/4 C. Watkins Original grapeseed oil (ref ID# 358211)
1/2 t. dry mustard (ref ID# 358211)
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 tsp. Sesame Garlic Dip Mix (ref ID# 358211)

Mix vinegar with dry ingredients. Add oil and shake well. Makes 1 cup. Shake well before serving.

Quick and Easy White Pizza

2007-08-03T19:42:00.000-05:00

Watkins brings family closer together and kids love to cook! Watkins opens up the door to the opportunities of fun , creative and simple cooking while teaching kids to try different foods that are better for them. My daughter wanted to cook dinner one night, so I gave my 10 year old free run of the kitchen. She came up with this great idea. It was so good that we have made it several times since!

4 Pita bread
Watkins Garlic & Parsley grapeseed oil
Watkins Tomato & Basil dip mix (ref My ID# 358211)
Salt
Pepper (try the Italian Pepper)!
Mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange pita bread on cookie sheet or pizza pan. Drizzle and spread Watkins garlic & parsley grapeseed oil over pita bread.
Sprinkle Watkins Tomato & Basil dip mix over each pita Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 5 - 10 minutes. Cut in quarters
and Enjoy!

Variation: Serve with Salsa: prepared with chopped tomatoes, onions and Watkins Salsa Seasoning!

Courtesy of my 10 year old daughter! AKA: The future Watkins lady!

Watkins all New Plant Based Cleaning Line!

2007-08-03T19:29:00.000-05:00

Healthly eating starts with a Healthy Home!

Watkins introduces All New Plant Based Cleaning Line!

*See August Special offer Below*

Natural Plant-Based Home Care
Everyday choices effect the health of our families and our environment. Household products are one of the largest contributors of health problems in our homes. Cleaners containing ammonia, chlorine and other chemical ingredients have been known to cause respiratory irritation. In North America, one in three people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis.* Minimize your family’s exposure to these harmful toxins with Watkins Premium Natural Cleaning Line! J.R. Watkins Natural Cleaning Products feature non-toxic plant-based formulas that are both biodegradable and phosphate free. These ultra concentrated cleaners are naturally derived so they are easy on the environment, your home and your loved ones.

* US National Center for Health Statistics

All-Purpose Cleaner - Aloe & Green Tea

All Purpose Concentrate - Aloe & Green Tea

All-Purpose Wipes - Aloe & Green Tea

Liquid Dish Soap - Lavender

Window Cleaner - Lavender

Liquid Laundry Detergent Concentrate - Lemon

Tub & Tile Cleaner - Citrus

Toilet Bowl Cleanser - Lemon

Furniture Polish - Lemon

Support Material Packet

US Home Care Kit, #16710, $73.71 (ref My ID# 358211)

**This kit is available for a short time! Order the Care Kit by August 25, 2007 from me and receive another $10 0ff. Email me for details!

Watkins Healthy Living Recipe Contest!

2007-07-01T14:47:00.000-05:00

What is the prize?
10 finalists will be selected to win $500 and have their recipe published and credited on http://www.jrwatkins.com/.

What are the recipe categories?
Recipes in the following categories may be submitted. Two winning recipes will be selected for each category. You may submit recipes for more than one category, but no person will be eligible to win more than one category. Please indicate which recipe category your recipe should be entered under.
Appetizer
Salad
Entrée
Side Dish
Dessert

Who can enter?
You must be 18 years or older as of January 1, 2007 to enter. You must be a legal resident of the United States.

You are not eligible to participate if the following are true, and you will be disqualified:
• If you are a food professional (chef, food critic, food writer, food editor)
• If you are an employee of Watkins, Incorporated or any marketing, promotion, or public relations company working for Watkins, Incorporated.

How do I enter?
You must submit an original, never before published recipe that uses 3 or more products from the Watkins line of USDA Certified 100% Organic Spices and/or Watkins pure all-natural extracts (all eligible products listed below). We encourage the remaining ingredients to be all-natural or organic whenever possible (organic meats and poultry, organic produce, organic nuts and grains, organic milk, organic eggs etc…). Be sure to reference Associate ID# 358211

All recipes must include the following contact information: Name, address, day and evening phone number, e-mail address.

Entries may be submitted through e-mail at RecipeContest@JRWatkins.com, by fax to (507) 457-5958 attention Healthy Living Recipe Contest, or by mail to:

Watkins, Incorporated
Attention: Healthy Living Recipe Contest
150 Liberty Street
Winona, MN 55987

Entries must be submitted by September 1, 2007.

Eligible Products:
Watkins All-Natural Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla
Watkins Pure Lemon Extract
Watkins 100% Organic Black Pepper
Watkins 100% Organic Cinnamon
Watkins 100% Organic Chili Powder
Watkins 100% Organic Oregano
Watkins 100% Organic Paprika
Watkins 100% Organic Cumin
Watkins 100% Organic Nutmeg
Watkins 100% Organic Garlic Powder
Watkins 100% Organic Ginger
Watkins 100% Organic Dry Mustard
Watkins 100% Organic Sage
Watkins 100% Organic Parsley
Watkins 100% Organic Ground Cloves
Watkins 100% Organic Onion Powder
Watkins 100% Organic Thyme
Watkins 100% Organic Basil
Watkins 100% Organic Rosemary
Watkins 100% Organic Dill
Watkins 100% Organic Curry Powder

How will recipes be judged?
All eligible recipes that meet the above criteria will be prepared and tested in the Watkins Test Kitchen at our home office, in Winona, MN. Recipes not meeting the above criteria will be disqualified. Recipes will be tested by a random panel of food professionals and non-professionals, judged on taste, appearance, creativity, use of other organic materials and consumer appeal.

What happens if I win?
You will be contacted by between December 1st and December 10th. Finalists will be required to certify that their recipe is original to them, and has never been previously published in a national newspaper or magazine. You will then be presented with a check of $500. Your recipe will be professionally photographed and will be listed on our website at http://www.jrwatkins.com/, where you will be credited for the recipe submission. Your recipe is subject to publication in any printed material Watkins chooses for the marketing and advertising of our products.

When will winners be posted?
Winners will be posted on our website December 10th, 2007.
Void where prohibited by law. All federal, state, provincial, and local laws/regulations apply. Winners need not be present at the time of judging to win. Watkins is not responsible for lost, late, mishandled, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, damaged, postage-due mail or facsimile transmissions. All entries must be received by Watkins no later than 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time on September 1, 2007. Entries become the property of Watkins and will not be acknowledged or returned.The total value of all prizes is $5,000. Prizes are not transferable and no substitutions are allowed. Taxes of the prizes are the responsibility of the prize winners. Entrants must meet eligibility requirements. Watkins's determinations and decisions are final on all matters relating to the Healthy Living Recipe Contest. You must be 18 years or older to enter. No information regarding entries or judging will be disclosed. By entering, winners consent to the use of their names and likenesses for publicity and promotional purposes by Watkins, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. Proof of eligibility and release from liability may be required, and if required, must be received by September 15, 2007 or the prize will be forfeited.By entering the Healthy Living Recipe Contest, participants expressly agree to these rules and the decisions of Watkins.

Pork Tenderloin with Mango Chutney

2007-06-30T19:20:00.000-05:00

Ingredients
1-1/2 lb/681 g pork tenderloin
3 to 4 tbsp/45 to 60 mL fresh lime juice
1 tbsp/15 mL All Purpose Seasoning (ref ID# 358211)
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL, if desired, freshly ground Sea Salt (ref ID# 358211)

Mango Chutney
3/4 cup/180 mL finely chopped mango (about 2 medium)
2 tbsp/30 mL Tropical Salsa (ref ID# 358211)

Cooking Directions
Trim fat from tenderloin. Combine lime juice, spice rub and sea salt in large resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or overnight. Remove tenderloin from bag reserving marinade. Grill until meat thermometer registers 160ºF/70ºC, about 30 minutes, turning and basting occasionally with marinade. Cut into thin slices; serve with Mango Chutney.Makes 6 servings.Mango Chutney Combine and let stand until serving time.Makes 3/4 cup/180 mL.

Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings.Nutritional Information Per Serving Calories 180Protein 24 gCarbohydrates 15 gSodium 310 mgFat 3 gSaturated Fat 0 gCholesterol 70 mgDietary Fiber 3 g

~Courtesy of watkinsonline.com (ref ID# 358211)

Tropical Mango Smoothie

2007-06-30T19:04:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup skim milk or soy milk
5 Tbsp Watkins SoyNilla (ref ID# 358211)
1 cup sliced mango
1/2 tsp of any of these Watkins Extracts (ref ID# 358211), or a combination: coconut, pineapple, banana, orange, peach or mango extract

Place all Ingredients in a blender. Blend well.

**Also try chilled by adding one cup of ice before blending.

Mango ~ A fruit with a curious flavor

2007-06-30T18:47:00.000-05:00

The mango fruit is a type of muskmelon. It originated in Persia and Africa and now primarily cultivated in South Africa. It is referred to by numerous names including; the garden melon, lemon melon, orange melon, apple melon, vine peach, fragrant melon, pocket melon and many more. Could these names lend themselves to the curious flavor of the Mango?

The mango offers a broad health benefits aiding various portions of the human body.
Health Benefits of Mango :
*Mangoes contain phenols. Phenolic compound have powerful antioxidant and anticancer abilities.
*Mango is high in iron, pregnant women and people with anemia are advised to eat this fruit regularly. A great supplement for vegetarians!
*Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin (acne).
*Neutralizes acidity regarding poor digestion.
*Mangoes are low in carbohydrates.
*Mango is a rich source of vitamin A(beta-carotene), E and Selenium which help protect against heart disease.

What Ails you?

2007-06-05T12:20:00.000-05:00

Ailments and Answers
Watkins offers a large variety of all natural products to help aid in many common ailments. Learn how to eat healthy without sacrificing great flavor. If you would like more information on any of these common ailments or discomforts contact me for more information here! A full 42 page pdf document will be sent to you at no charge!

Allergies
Behavioral Problems
Blood Pressure Concerns
Blood Sugar Concerns
Canker Sores
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cholesterol /
Cardiovascular Concerns
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cold Sores
Cuts, Scrapes, Broken Skin,
Bleeding
Digestive / Intestinal Concerns
Facial Skin Concerns
Fatigue (Physical & Mental)
Fibromyalgia
Gum Conditions
Hair Problems
Headaches / Migraines
Joint Pain and Stiffness
Menopausal Symptoms
Mood Swings
Motion Sickness and Nausea
Muscle Aches
Nail Conditions
Premenstrual Syndrome and
Menstrual Concerns
Respiratory Conditions
Skin Conditions: Chronic
Skin Irritations
Sleep Disturbances
Vision Loss
Weight Management

Pass the Garlic Please!

2007-06-03T20:09:00.000-05:00

Ah, who doesn’t love garlic? A great product with nothing but fantastic benefits and pleasing to the pallet! Garlic will add just the right amount of zest to any dish.

A natural wonder drug, garlic has long been known for its health benefits and medicinal properties.

Its legendary reputation for preventing everything from the cold and flu to the Plague! It has been used extensively in herbal medicine (phytotherapy, sometimes spelt phitotherapy).
Raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and there is evidence that it can assist in reducing high cholesterol. It can even be effective as a natural mosquito repellent. In general, a stronger tasting clove of garlic has more sulphur content creating a higher level of medicinal value.

Garlic has been manufactured in a variety of forms creating a dry spice to a rich oil. Watkins offers garlic in various forms for the gourmet in your home! Some people prefer to take garlic the supplement. Capsules offer the advantage of avoiding garlic breath. Watkins Garlic oil softgels deliver the daily requirements without the odor!

Modern day research indicates that garlic is a potent antioxidant, covering a broad-spectrum rather than a targeted area. The human body does not build up a resistance to this natural wonder offering lifelong health benefits.

So, next time, don’t forget to ask "Got Garlic?"

Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad

2007-06-03T19:55:00.000-05:00

Ingredients
12 oz/170 g penne pasta

1/4 cup/60 mL Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil (ref ID# 358211)

1/4 cup/60 mL water

3 tbsp/45 mL Tomato & Basil Snack & Dip Seasoning (ref ID# 358211)

1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Onion & Garlic Pepper (ref ID# 358211)

1 cup/250 mL cherry tomatoes, halved

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup/60 mL green onions, chopped

1/4 cup/60 mL sliced black olives

4 oz/113 g mozzarella cheese, cubed (or fresh)

1/4 cup/60 mL Parmesan cheese

Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper (ref ID# 358211)

Cooking Directions
Cook pasta according to package until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain.Mix oil, water, Snack & Dip Seasoning and garlic pepper together in small bowl. Set aside.Combine vegetables with pasta and dressing and mix thoroughly. Add cheeses, adjust salt and pepper if desired and chill for at least three hours to allow flavors to develop.Makes 12 servings.

Courtesy of Watkins Online (ref ID# 358211)

Ribs with Root Beer BBQ Sauce

2007-05-04T08:43:00.000-05:00

Barbecued Ribs with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients
2 racks (6.5 pounds/3 kg) pork spareribs, cut into 2-rib portions

1/2 cup/125 mL cider vinegar

2 tbsp/30 mL (any flavor) Original Barbecue Sauce Concentrate, Honey Barbecue Sauce Concentrate, or Mesquite Barbecue Sauce Concentrate

2 tbsp/30 mL Onion Granules

2 tsp/10 mL Garlic Granules

2 tsp/10 mL Cracked Black Pepper

1 tsp/5 mL salt, or as desired

Water

Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

2/3 cup/160 mL Original Barbecue Sauce Concentrate, Honey Barbecue Sauce Concentrate, or Mesquite Barbecue Sauce Concentrate

1-1/3 cups/320 mL ketchup

2 tsp/10 mL Root Beer Extract—Trial Mark Bottle 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL

Ginger 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL

Allspice

Cooking Directions
Combine first seven ingredients in large kettle or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours; drain. (Can be made ahead to this point. Cool, cover and refrigerate until 1 hour before broiling or grilling.) Combine sauce ingredients in bowl and have ready to baste meat. Arrange ribs on grill or broiler rack. To grill: Grill ribs 10 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbecue sauce; grill 5 minutes. Turn and baste again with sauce; grill 5 minutes more.To broil: Broil ribs about 7 to 9 inches from heat for 20 minutes or until heated through, brushing with barbecue sauce occasionally and turning once. Serve any remaining barbecue sauce with ribs.

Watkins Good Tastings Recipe Drawing Winner! Banana Cookies

2007-03-15T16:20:00.000-05:00

Banana Cookies
Submitted by Amanda Stewart; her Associate is Manager Bianca Stone

1 cup/250 mL butter

1 1/2 cup/375 mL sugar

1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Double-Strength Vanilla (ref ID# 358211)

2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Cinnamon (ref ID# 358211)

1 banana mashed

1 tsp/5 mL baking soda

1 egg

2 - 3 cups/500 mL - 750 mL flour

Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Combine 1 cup/250 mL sugar with butter and whip until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, mix well. Add banana and blend. Add baking soda and flour. Cookie dough should be soft and can be formed into a ball. Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon together and roll cookies in mixture. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

You can be a winner too! Congratulations Amanda! Courtesy of Watkins Online

Recipe Contest!

2007-02-12T09:50:00.000-05:00

Isn't it awesome? Anybody can enter too! Here are the prizes:

The three winners will receive:

1st place: KitchenAid Mixer and winner's selection of $200.00 US/$250 CDN in Watkins products.
2nd place:$150.00 US/$190 CDN in Watkins products of winner's choice.
3rd place: $100.00 US/$125 CDN in Watkins products of winner's choice.

You may submit your recipe here: http://www.watkinsonline.com/recipedraw/recipedraw.cfm It's important you enter My ID# 358211 to qualify!

Or mail to: Watkins Incorporated, Attn: Recipe Drawing, P.O. Box 5570, Winona MN, 55987. Again, it's important to ref My ID# 358211

Good Luck!

~Courtesy of Watkins online Review

Mandarin Orange Tart

2007-02-12T09:12:00.000-05:00

Product News
On the cover of the March issue of the Highlights Catalog you will find a scrumptious, melt-in your-mouth treat. Watkins Mandarin Orange Tart is made from a mix of cream cheese, whipped cream, and mandarin oranges, but the rich flavor comes from Watkins Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Mix. It’s on special in March.
Add this tart treat to your recipe book; this is one you will want to make over and over again.

02059 Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Mix Limited Time Offer$7.29 US/ $9.79 CDN

Would you like a catalog? Just go to www.watkinsonline.com/home (be sure to ref ID# 358211).

Courtesy of Watkins online Review~

Banana-Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies

2007-01-18T08:25:00.000-05:00

3/4 c no salt added margarine
1 ripe banana
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp Watkins DS Vanilla (ref ID# 358211)
1 tsp Watkins Banana Extract (ref ID# 358211)

*Cream all these ingredients well in a mixing bowl

Add 2 eggs
Dissolve 1 tsp soda in a Tb hot water. Add to mixture

Add:
1 c whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 c oatmeal
1/2 c crushed walnuts
12-oz pkg chocolate chips

*Mix all ingredients. Spoon on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls. Bake in PREHEATED oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

**Try alternative extract flavorings including Watkins Vanilla Nut and Watkins Danish Pastry

Courtesy of Mirdza from Healthy4U

A Banana a day will keep the Doctor away!

2007-01-18T08:10:00.000-05:00

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight: Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Author Unknown, courtesy of Aunt Georgia

Our Year End Sign Up Bonus!

2006-12-28T21:17:00.000-05:00

Wow! It amazes me at what a fantastic company Watkins is! The Summit group has joined forces with Watkins to make this our biggest signing promotion EVER offered!
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Become a part-time Watkins associate on our Summit Group team before January 31 and you can benefit from more than $375 in sign-up bonuses. Plus, submit your enrollment today and you'll get an extra Early Bird bonus. These are our biggest sign-up incentives ever. Learn more here!
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Watkins is the work-from-home business that you can be proud of. Totally flexible. Excellent earning potential. Top-notch products. Recognition for your efforts. Friendship and fun. Plus, free training and free websites to help you succeed (three in all).
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Questions? Visit the page above, from which you can contact our associate.
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Sincerely,

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2006-12-28T21:08:00.000-05:00

Heart-Shaped Napoleon

Ingredients
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed to room temperature

1/2 cup/125 mL Vanilla Dessert Mix (ref ID# 358211)

1/2 cup/125 mL sugar

2 cups/500 mL lowfat milk

2 cups/500 mL sweetened whipped topping flavored with 1 tsp/5 mL Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor (11 oz) (ref ID# 358211)

1/2 cup/125 mL semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tsp/5 mL vegetable shortening

1 cup/250 mL powdered sugar

1 tsp/5 mL Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor (11 oz)

1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Almond Extract (ref ID# 358211)

Hot water
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Cooking Directions
On lightly-floured surface, roll one sheet of pastry into a 12 x 12-inch/30 x 30-cm rectangle. Trace a large heart onto pastry and cut out with sharp knife. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with other sheet. Prick pastry well with fork. Bake at 400°F/200°C for 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Remove pastry to wire rack to cool.Meanwhile, prepare filling by combining the Dessert Mix, sugar and milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and cover with plastic wrap; cool to room temperature. Beat pudding until smooth; fold in whipped topping, then set aside. Split each pastry layer in half to make 4 layers in all. Melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat; set aside. Combine powdered sugar, extracts and enough hot water to make a smooth icing. Pour over one pastry layer. Drizzle or pipe chocolate in an attractive design on top; set aside. Place one undecorated pastry layer on serving tray; spread with one third of filling. Repeat with second and third layers. Top with decorated pastry. Refrigerate 1 hour.Makes 10 servings.

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Courtesy of Watkins Online (ref ID# 358211)

Pecans earn an "A" on USDA Dietary Guidelines

2006-12-17T14:47:00.000-05:00

Pecans contain more antioxidants than any other nut

Pecans are high in vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fiber

Pecans help boost the immune system

Studies have shown that nuts can reduce LDL cholesterol levels

Pecans are rich in oleic acid. Oleic acid has the ability to suppress the activity of a gene in a cell that is thought to trigger breast cancer

Gamma-tocopherol, a type of vitamin E found in Pecans has the ability to kill prostate cancer cells

Pecans are high in protein and count as a meat serving

Pecan Tarts

2006-12-17T13:57:00.000-05:00

Ingredients Tart Shell:
1/2c butter, softened
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 C all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp Watkins Vanilla Nut (ref ID# 358211)

Ingredients Filling:
2tbsp butter, melted
3/4 C brown sugar
1 egg beaten
1 tsp Watkins Vanilla Nut (ref ID# 358211)
1/2 tsp Watkins ground Cinnamon
1 C pecans, chopped

Tart Shells: beat butter and ceam cheese together until smooth. Add flour and salt, and blend. Form into a ball. Chill for 1 hour or more.

Preheat oven to 350 deg. shape douogh into 1 inch balls. Using a mini muffin tin, place balls into each cup and press to outer edges.

Filling: combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, adding pecans last. Add filling to formed tart shells. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light brown. Allow to cool before removing.

Variation: Add approx. 3 chocolate chips to each formed tart before adding the filling! Mmmm!

1-2-3- Avocado Salsa

2006-12-12T08:32:00.000-05:00

Ingredients

1 tbsp/15 mL water

2 tsp/10 mL Cilantro

1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Cumin
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp/5 mL salt

1 red onion, diced

2 avocadoes, peeled and diced

3 tomatoes, chopped

2 limes

Cooking Directions
Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl and let sit while chopping vegetables.Dice and chop onion, avocados and tomatoes. Place in bowl; add spice mixture and toss to coat evenly. Squeeze limes over salsa; toss to coat.Serves 8.
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Courtesy of Watkins Online (ref ID# 358211)

The TRUTH about Avocados

2006-12-12T08:24:00.000-05:00

*Even though avocados are high in calories, they help fight obesity because they give you a sense of fullness.

*Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats and research shows that exercise burns this type of fat a lot better than saturated fat.

*Avocados help fight prostate cancer since they are high in the carotenoid luetin, as well as other carotenoids and tocopherols that inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.

*Avocados are one of the most nutrient-dense foods. They are high in fiber, folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E.

*Avocados are high in magnesium. They provide more magnesium than the 20 most commonly eaten foods, with the banana in second place and the kiwi in third. Magnesium is essential for healthy bones, helps regulate blood pressure and cardiac rhythms, helps prevent migraines and helps prevent diabetes II.

*Avocados are high in potassium. Potassium also helps regulate blood pressure, and helps prevent stroke and heart disease.

*Avocados are a powerful “nutrient booster”, which means that it helps the body absorb the nutrients in foods. It’s important to remember that it’s not just the presence of nutrients in the food that matters, it is also our body’s ability to absorb these nutrients. Research has shown that avocados aid in this process.

So, even though avocados may be high in calories, it’s important that you eat some avocado everyday. It will help your satiety level so you won’t eat so much, it will provide some wonderful nutrients to your body, and best of all, it will help your body absorb the nutrients from other foods. Enjoy an avocado today! Here are some ways of doing so:
-Spread a bit of mashed avocado on your turkey sandwich in place of mayo.
-Dice some avocado on your green leafy salad
-Make a guacamole dip and enjoy it with a few corn chips or with a low-fat cheese quesadilla
-Garnish your tacos with some chopped avocado or freshly made guacamole.
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Enjoy eating avocados! They are truly good for you.
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Courtesy of Mirdza Hayden ~ Health4U ~ Helping people lead healthier lives

Grapeseed Oil

2006-11-30T08:23:00.000-05:00

Grapeseed oil is one of the only foods that not only lowers LDL, the bad cholesterol, but raises HDL, the good cholesterol. Consumed regularly, it may add years to the life of someone you care about...a true gift of "time in a bottle." It's not only great for the heart, it tastes great too, and its light neutral flavor goes with everything and can be used everywhere cooking oil is used. Watkins Grapeseed Oil is available in three gourmet flavors; Original, Garlic & Parsley, and Citrus & Cilantro. You'll also find it in our Garlic, Onion, and Chipotle Liquid Spices. Check out the recipe section at http://www.WatkinsOnline.com/home, and make 2007 your time for an oil change. Brenda Koth, MS, RD

Courtesy of Watkins Online

Cinnamon History

2006-11-29T22:21:00.000-05:00

Cinnamon was so sacred in the ancient world that it was used in religious rituals; Emperor Nero burned Rome’s entire year’s supply of it as incense at his wife’s funeral. Our high-oil Korintje cassia (about twice as flavorful as Ceylon cinnamon) is the best quality cinnamon available anywhere. (170 g/6 oz.)

Courtesy of Watkins online

Biscotti

2006-11-29T21:52:00.000-05:00

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp Baking Powder ref ID# 358211
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tsp Original Double-Strength Vanilla (11 oz) ref ID# 358211
1-1/2 tsp Almond Extract (**) ref ID# 358211
3/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds

** substitute with various extract flavors

Cooking Directions
Combine first three ingredients, set aside. Beat together the eggs, sugar, and melted butter; add extracts. Add flour mixture, one third at a time; mixing thoroughly after each addition. Fold in almonds. Spread 1/2 of dough onto cookie sheet to form a loaf 12 inches/30 cm long, 3 inches/8 cm wide, and 1-1/2 inches/4 cm high. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake at 350ºF/180ºC for 20 minutes or just until starting to brown around edges; cool 10 minutes. Remove loaves from cookie sheet and place on cutting board. Cut across loaf into slices 1/2 inch/15 mm thick. Lay cookies cut side down on cookie sheet and return to oven for 12 minutes. Turn cookies over and bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until dry and crisp.Makes 48 cookies, 1 per serving.
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Courtesy of Watkins Online ref ID# 358211

Lemon Cake Roll

2006-11-29T07:47:00.000-05:00

Ingredients
5 egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup/180 mL sugar
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL water
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Lemon Extract Ref ID# 358211
1/8 tsp/0.6 mL salt
Powdered sugar
3/4 cup/180 mL sifted cake flour
3 tbsp/45 mL Lemon Dessert Mix Ref ID# 358211
1/4 cup/60 mL sugar
1/3 cup/80 mL orange juice
3/4 cup/180 mL water
Cooking Spray

Cooking Directions
Coat a 15 x 10 x 1-inch/38 x 25 x 2.5-cm jelly roll pan with Watkins Cooking Spray and line with wax paper. Coat wax paper with cooking spray; set aside. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Beat egg whites at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Add sugar 1 tbsp/15 mL at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until stiff peaks form and all sugar is dissolved. Add water, lemon extract, and salt; beat well. With rubber spatula, fold in flour. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Sift powdered sugar in a large rectangle on a clean kitchen towel. When cake is done, immediately loosen from pan and turn out onto sugared towel. Peel off wax paper. Starting at narrow end, roll up cake and towel together. Let cool on wire rack, seam side down.

While cake is cooling, prepare filling by combining dessert mix, sugar, orange juice, and water in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil and thicken. Let cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover surface with plastic wrap. Let cool to room temperature. When both cake and filling are cool, unroll cake and spoon filling evenly over top, staying about 1-inch/2.5-cm from edges. Re-roll cake (this time without towel) and place seam side down on serving plate. Keep refrigerated.

Makes 8 servings.

Courtesy of Watkins online

Peanut Butter Bars

2006-11-28T15:28:00.000-05:00

Peanut Butter Bars

2 cups chocolate chips - melted
1 cup peanut butter
1 stick butter
1 ½ cups brown sugar
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp Watkins DS vanilla

Cream peanut butter & butter together. Add vanilla. Alternating, blend in brown sugar and powdered sugar. It should be a semi crumbly consistency. Press firmly into pan (approx 8 x 13). Pour melted chocolate over top and spread to edges. Let set up for a couple minutes, then cut into squares. Refrigerate for 1 hour. You may need to re cut squares along scored lines.

Welcome to Cooking 101

2006-11-27T17:15:00.000-05:00

My name is Bianca and I am an Independent Manager for Watkins Products. I’ve been a huge Watkins Products fan for 20 years! I used to purchase the products at our local county fair every year until one year I really needed to get some items right away. This is what led me to joining Watkins as an independent distributor!
I live in Ohio with my two girls, ages 12 & 10, and have been married for 21 years to a very supportive man. When I got into Watkins, I originally wanted to take advantage of the personal discount. Watkins knows that different people have different needs. Watkins does not have minimum quota requirements making it a very pressure free organization allowing individuals to use and promote Watkins as they choose and at their own pace. Once I got into Watkins, my kids jumped right in helping me out with the business and of course loved ‘testing’ all the products!
As I learned more about the company and the products, I realized that my entire family could benefit from this opportunity. Not only was I saving money on products that we already use in the home, I was getting higher quality products for much less. I also realized that I could create an income and be a helping hand in supporting the family by sharing this wonderful opportunity with others.
One question that was asked of me when I started my business is what are your 'dreams?' As a mother, I really didn't have dreams other than to care for and want the best for my children. Today, I can honestly say that I now have dreams and I see how achievable they are with a Watkins Home business. I know now that my new found dream to have a cabin in the Smoky Mountains is VERY achievable and WILL happen!
Watkins not only has incredible products, but a fantastic, and very flexible business program for those that want to work from home! Watkins has allowed me to have a successful home business for the past two years! Not only am I enjoying the products I already love, but I am able to share them with our local community and family! My two girls LOVE the Watkins Products too! They enjoy helping me with the business.
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