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New watkins product for canada

Here is the latest product to join our lineup NOW AVAILABLE—Onion & Garlic Pepper! We are happy to announce the NEW Onion & Garlic Pepper is now in stock and ready to ship! Onion & Garlic Pepper For over 100 years, Watkins has been going the extra mile to find the very best of the world’s herbs and spices. When you buy spices from Watkins, you get the taste of the world brought to your doorstep. Our all-natural spices contain only the highest volatile oils and are packaged so that you can enjoy them at optimal freshness. The great combination of onion and garlic joins our premium granulated pepper for an all-purpose savory blend. 32006 (2.29 oz/65 g) $7.99 Canada Only

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Grilled chicken how to

Hey there found an article on the art of grilling chicken, enjoy!

How to Make a Perfect Grilled Chicken
 by: Angelica Florin

Grilling can be a fun, family activity during weekends. Spend your lazy afternoons in your backyard, and take out those grillers for a grilled chicken for your dinner.

Learning how to grill is not as hard as you would see on television. All you need is the proper temperature for your griller especially if you are using an electric grill. Nevertheless, if you have the conventional griller, try to find some dried wood or charcoal. Ignite the coals or wood by placing crumpled papers below each coal and then set the papers on fire. Do not pour gasoline on the coals or dried wood. The smoke coming from the coals will give a gasoline-like aroma to your grilled meat. These are your best weapons in grilling.

Choose the best part of the chicken. I usually use chicken thighs and legs since they are the fattiest parts of the chicken. These parts will yield a juicy, barbecued chicken. Although these may sound unhealthy, the taste is incredibly delicious. Some would still prefer grilling chicken breasts with the skins on.

Before you start grilling your chicken, do not forget to marinate them at least overnight. Yes, overnight. This is because the longer you marinade your meat, the better absorption of flavors happens. I prefer to use store-bought marinades as these save much preparation time in the kitchen. The downside of most ready-made marinades is their high sodium content. But if you have time, you can make your own marinade from scratch. In the recipe below, the marinade and the chicken were simmered together to speed up the process of grilling and also to let the flavors marry together. I like Asian-style marinades such as this:

For every kilo of chicken:

½ cup light soy sauce (available in the Asian section of grocery stores)

2-3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice

4 tablespoons brown sugar

1 medium stalk of lemon grass (pounded)

3 cloves crushed garlic

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Combine all the above ingredients in a heavy skillet and let it boil for two minutes. Add in the chicken and simmer for another five minutes. Drain the chicken in a colander and reserve the marinade for basting during grilling. Basting is necessary so that the chicken won’t dry out. The marinade can also be made as a sauce by making a basic roux. This is simply done by placing a tablespoon of butter on a non-stick pan and let it cook for minutes. Pour over the marinade and whisk until the sauce thickens. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings accordingly.

You can also opt to make a dry, rub marinade. This dry rub is comprised of herbs and spices and a little oil. For chicken, dried or fresh tarragon and rosemary blends together very well. If you want a spicier, grilled chicken, add a pinch of chili powder and cayenne pepper. There are limitless marinades for grilled chicken. A little imagination and creativity are the keys. Make sure that when grilling the chicken, never let the flame flare up. This will result in burnt chicken. This does not appeal both to the eyes and to the palate. If this occurs, sprinkle a little water over the flame. Some also like their grillers to be covered during the grilling process.

Personally, I liked mine uncovered. There is just something about the smoke which is, for me, the essence of grilling. Grilled foods are best served warm, right off the grill with some salads or other vegetables of your choice.

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Watkins products cookie on a stick!

Just in time for Christmas another sweet treat from Watkins products

Cookie on a Stick

Ingredients 1/2 cup/125 mL butter or margarine, softened 1 cup/250 mL sugar 1 egg 1 tsp/5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract    1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Butter Extract, 59 mL    1 package (3 oz/85 g) cream cheese, softened 2-1/4 cups/550 mL all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Baking Powder    1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt 1/8 tsp/0.6 mL baking soda 1/4 cup/60 mL Baking Cocoa    1 tsp/5 mL Cinnamon 170 g    Wooden sticks

Directions In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Stir in cream cheese, blending well. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir into creamed mixture; blend well. Divide dough in half. Add cocoa to one half of dough, blending well. Add cinnamon to other half. Cover each half of dough with plastic wrap and chill 15 minutes or until firm enough to roll. Roll dough between waxed paper into 9-inch/23-cm squares. Place chocolate dough on top of cinnamon dough; roll up in jelly-roll fashion. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; chill several hours or overnight. Cut roll into ¼-inch/6-mm slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Place wooden stick through edge into center, pressing to hold in place. Bake at 350°F/180°C for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet; cool completely on wire racks. Makes 36 cookies.

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Watkins products november newsletter

Watkins Specials, Tips and Recipes Newsletter November 2012 Your Independent Watkins Consultant Name tom billard ID #318647 www.morethanpepper.com Watkins Pain Relief Watkins Petro Carbo Salve Relied upon for generations, Petro-Carbo Salve is still a staple for every home medicine cabinet and first-aid kit. Its active ingredient is phenol (carbolic acid), but it derives other benefits and its unique aroma from botanicals such as camphor, oil of spruce, and the tea tree relative, cajeput. This versatile product is safe and effective for relieving pain and itching associated with:  * minor cuts * burns * skin irritations * scrapes * insect bites CDN 32372 (4.37 oz/124 g) $15.99 SPECIAL $13.99 Watkins Pain Relief Liniment Get natural pain relief with this very first product sold by J.R. Watkins in 1868. By removing all traces of artificial red coloring, we have successfully made this one of a kind pain reliever 96.5% natural! This formula puts all-natural camphor and capsicum to good use by stimulating nerve receptors that feel heat, masking the feeling of pain and relieving the discomfort of minor muscle aches, soreness and stiffness.  * 96.5% natural * J.R. Watkins first product * Absorbs quickly for fast relief * Red Pepper Extract (capsicum) makes this a hotter formula-pat, don't rub! * Eco-friendly formula and packaging CDN 32317 (11 fl oz/325 mL) $14.99 SPECIAL $12.99

Wake Up Your Kitchen With Watkins! Watkins Original Double Strength Vanilla Watkins award-winning Original Vanilla is made from the world's finest Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans. Our secret low-alcohol, double strength formula should be a staple in every kitchen. * Award-winning    * The best all-purpose vanilla for baking and freezing CDN 01008 (11 fl oz/325 mL) $16.99 SPECIAL $13.99 Watkins Double Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract For wedding cakes and other baked goods that need to be pure white, turn to the choice of professional bakers. Our colorless Clear Vanilla has all the bake-proof, freeze-proof, double strength flavor of our famous Original Double Strength Vanilla but without the color. * Low alcohol * Crystal clear formula won't discolor white cakes, frostings, or baked goods CDN 01007 (11 fl oz/325 mL) $12.99 SPECIAL $10.99  Purest Granulated (not ground) Black Pepper -All-Natural When it comes to the world's most important spice, you might as well use the best. At Watkins, we buy top-quality Malabar and Lampong peppercorns (the two most potent varieties), carefully screen out fillers and stems, then granulate (not grind) them through our exclusive process, which preserves their high essential oil content.  CDN 01140 (6 oz/170 g) $12.99 Purest Ground Cinnamon All-Natural Our award-winning high-oil Korintje cassia cinnamon has been a part of family rituals for more than 100 years. Make it part of yours, and you'll see what all the fuss is about. With about twice as much flavor as the Ceylon variety, it's the best quality cinnamon available anywhere. * Superior quality only available from our catalog * Value size means lower cost per serving * Watkins high-oil Korintje cassia contains 3 to 3.5% essential oil; many others on the market contain 1 to 2%, and inferior brands as low as .5% CDN 01115 (6 oz/170 g) $10.49  SPECIAL $8.99    Watkins superior quality extracts in a large, value size for serious bakers! (8 fl oz/236 mL) CDN 21191 Almond 21192 Butter 21194 Coconut 21209 Vanilla Nut $10.99 each SPECIAL $9.49 each  All-Natural Pure Extracts 21211 Pure Peppermint $10.99 SPECIAL $9.4921212 Pure Anise 21213 Pure Mint $13.49 each SPECIAL $11.99 each21214 Pure Almond $14.99 SPECIAL $13.4921197 Pure Vanilla $16.99 SPECIAL $15.49 Watkins Grapeseed Oils Our all-natural grapeseed oil is lower in saturated fat and higher in unsaturated fats than nearly all other oils. (12.6 fl oz/374 mL) 01535 Original 01528 Citrus & Cilantro-Limited Quantities 01527 Garlic & Parsley CDN $15.99 each  Purchase any Grapeseed Oil (01527, 01528 or 01535), get one Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil for $7.49 Watkins Soup and Gravy Bases Handy building blocks for delicious home cooking! Whip up delicious stocks, gravies and sauces without hassle. Real beef, chicken, mushrooms and other wholesome ingredients provide homemade flavor without expensive canned soups and overly-salty bouillon cubes. Enjoy a quick cup of soup or create easy, flavorful entrées and side dishes by adding items from your pantry. * Makes up to 50 servings per can CDN 21175 Beef (8.29 oz/235 g) 21176 Chicken (8.29 oz/235 g) $11.49 each SPECIAL $10.49 each21179 Cream (8.64 oz/245 g) 21177 Mushroom (7.58 oz/215 g) 21178 Onion (8.64 oz/245 g) $11.99 each SPECIAL $10.99 each   Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix There's nothing like Grandma's homemade gravy over mashed potatoes. Inspired by an original recipe from Grandma Watkins, our new mix makes it simple to enjoy this comforting favorite every day. Just add water, simmer, and savor the rich, made-from-scratch flavor. * Makes 8 cups of gravy per can CDN 21173 (7.76 oz/220 g) $11.99 SPECIAL $10.99 Watkins Country Gourmet Gravy Mix Enjoy this rich and comforting mix with any meal. Just add water, simmer and taste. It will turn your biscuits and mashed potatoes into a hearty meal! CDN 05704 (6.8 oz/195 g) $11.99 SPECIAL $10.99 Watkins Cinna-Cream Sprinkles Combine Watkins Cinnamon with the sweet, creamy taste of vanilla icing, and suddenly your morning toast tastes like a cinnamon bun! Just sprinkle on buttered toast; also great on cereal or oatmeal. CDN 35310 (5.64 oz/160 g) $10.99 SPECIAL $8.99 Watkins All-Natural Poultry Seasoning A savory combination of our premium-quality herbs is specially blended to complement any poultry dish. It's the best seasoning for stuffing you've ever tasted (recipe included on label). Add this seasoning to any chicken or turkey casserole, use it as a rub for roasting, or add it to ground pork to make a breakfast sausage. The possibilities are endless! CDN 21143 (1.58 oz/45 g) $7.99 SPECIAL $6.99 Watkins Economy Size Seasoning Salt Our unique blend of salt and spices is now packaged in a larger, economy size for all occasions. This versatile blend will add a balanced flavor to any food. CDN 21992 (6.7 oz/190 g) $7.49 SPECIAL $6.49 Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasonings Turn ordinary into extraordinary with our versatile Snack & dip seasonings.  Just mix with sour cream, pureed cottage cheese or plain yogurt to create delicious dips and spreads for everything from crackers to crudites.  Mix with cream cheese for flavourful spreads for roll-ups, cheese balls or canapes. Limited Quantities: 02069 Blazin Cajun 02072 Fiesta 02056 Garden Vegetable 02065 Tomato & Horseradish $11.99 each  SPECIAL $10.49 Watkins Cooking Spray Non-stick butter-flavored cooking spray lets you achieve virtually fat-free cooking. Nearly 1,600 servings per can! CDN 31040 (14 oz/397 g) $10.99 SPECIAL $10.49 Watkins All-Natural Baking Cocoa Our naturally processed, 100% pure cocoa gives the best flavor for baking.  CDN 01038 (3.9 oz/110 g) $8.99 SPECIAL $8.49 Watkins Baking Powder Our double-acting baking powder is made without any aluminum compounds. CDN 01039 (9.25 oz/262 g) $7.99 SPECIAL $7.49 Watkins Dessert Mixes Get all the goodness of homemade-with the convenience of a mix! Stock your pantry and create luscious puddings, pies, sauces, fillings and frostings that taste just like homemade, but without the hassle. Recipes included. * Makes 17-37 servings per can 21014 Chocolate (6.71 oz/190 g) 21016 Leomon (9.88 oz/280 g) CDN $11.49 each SPECIAL $9.99 each ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Check out our beautifully boxed Gift sets at:  www.watkinsonline.com/tombillard You will find these healthy lifestyle choice gifts in the left column of the home page under "Gifts" If you don't know what to choose we have gift certificates that you can purchase...just contact me and I will take the stress out of your holiday shopping with personal service.  Pamper Yourself, Friends and Family! J.R. Watkins Hand Creams provide your skin with the ultimate moisturizing experience. Natural shea and cocoa butters are whipped together with more than 10 natural oils and extracts to protect, soothe and condition your skin. The convenient tube is perfect for anyone on the go. (3.3 oz/95 g)  * 96-98% natural  * Ideal for rough areas  * Suitable as an all-over moisturizer  40507 Aloe & Green Tea  40508 Lavender  40509 Lemon Cream  40516 Mango  40510 Vanilla  CDN $10.99 each SPECIAL $9.49 each Unlock the secret to naturally clean, soft hands with J.R. Watkins Sink Sets. Rid hands of daily dirt and grime; then moisturize and soften with our natural hand & body lotion. This handsome caddy, made exclusively for Watkins, is sturdy, water-resistant and embossed with the J.R. Watkins logo. Perfect for display next to the kitchen or bathroom sink. Aloe & Green Tea Set includes: Aloe & Green Tea Natural Hand Soap (11 fl oz/325 mL) Aloe & Green Tea Natural Hand & Body Lotion (11 fl oz/325 mL)CDN 20472 $21.99 Lavender Set includes: Lavender Natural Hand Soap (11 fl oz/325 mL) Lavender Natural Hand & Body Lotion (11 fl oz/325 mL) CDN 20467 $21.99  Lemon Set includes: Lemon Natural Hand Soap (11 fl oz/325 mL) Lemon Cream Natural Hand & Body Lotion (11 fl oz/325 mL) CDN 20469 $21.99  CDN Purchase any Sink Set (20472, 20469 or 20467), get the second (same scent) for $12.99 More Specials:  32372 Watkins Petro-Carbo first Aid Salve....Reg. $15.99...SPECIAL: $13.99 32317 Watkins Original Red Liniment...Reg. $14.99  SPECIAL: $12.99 32319 Watkins Drug Free Cough Medicine for both adults and children...tastes good & really works!  Reg. $13.99 SPECIAL $12.49 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WATKINS VEGETABLE STUFFED POTATOES 4 medium baking potatoes 2 TBSP WATKINS Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 c. fresh sliced mushrooms 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, cut in 1/2 inch pieces 1 can (14.5 oz/411g) Italian-style stewed tomatoes 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar To taste, freshly ground Watkins Black Peppercorns To taste, freshly ground  WATKINS Sea Salt Prick potatoes with a fork and bake at 350 F for 50 - 60 minutes or until tender.  In medium skillet heat Watkins Grapeseed Oil and saute the zucchini, mushrooms and peppers for 5 to 10 minutes.  Add stewed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Watkins Pepper and Watkins Sea Salt.  Heat through,  Cust open potatoes and press gently to fluff potatoe.  Spoon Vegetables over potatoes,  Serves 4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for Extra Income....Start your Part-time Watkins Business Today....Just $39.95 will get you started. go to www.morethanpepper.com

Watkins pumpkin cream puffs

Here is another sweet treat from watkins!

Pumpkin Cream Puffs

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Ingredients Puff Pastry3/4 cup/180 mL water 6 tbsp/90 mL butter or margarine 2 tsp/10 mL sugar 1/8 tsp/0.5 mL salt 3/4 cup/180 mL all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp/7.5 mLOriginal Double Strength Vanilla Extract   Pumpkin Filling 1 cup/250 mL whipped cream 3 tbsp/45 mL sugar 1 tsp/5 mL pumpkin pie spice 1 cup/250 mL canned pumpkin Make your own Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice. Simply mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container. 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 170 g   1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg (Tin)   1/4 tsp 1/2 tsp (scant) Maple-Caramel Sauce 1/2 cup/125 mL packed brown sugar 1 tbsp/15 mL corn starch 1/3 cup/75 mL half-and-half 1/4 cup/60 mL water 2 tbsp/30 mL pure maple syrup 1 tbsp/15 mL butter 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract

Directions Puff Pastry In medium saucepan, combine butter and water. Bring to boil over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture leaves sides of pan in a smooth ball. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition, until mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla.  Preheat oven to 400°F/205°C. Using either a pasty bag or tablespoon, form the puffs on a greased cookie sheet. Using the back of a spoon, flatten any points. Makes 12 puff pastries. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove puffs from oven and cool on wire racks. Pumpkin Filling In a large chilled bowl combine whipped cream, sugar and pumpkin pie spice with chilled beaters until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 cup/250 mL canned pumpkin. Maple-Caramel Sauce In a small saucepan stir together brown sugar, corn starch, half-and-half, water, maple syrup, and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or more. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla Cut puff pastry in half, fill with pumpkin filling and top with caramel sauce.  Serves 12 Dont forget to get all your ingredients at watkins products

Watkins herb stuffing recipe

Thought is was about time for another recipe post, let me know how this one turns out for you, enjoy.

Herb stuffing

Ingredients 1 cup/250 mL (2 sticks) butter 2 cups/500 mL celery, chopped 1 cup/250 mL onions, chopped 2 tsp/10 mL thyme 2 tsp/10 mL rosemary 1 ½ tsp/7.5 mL Poultry Seasoning    ½ tsp/2.5 mL Black Pepper 170 g    12 cups/3000 mL dry unseasoned bread cubes 4 cups/1 quart prepared Chicken Soup & Gravy

Directions Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in Thyme, Rosemary, Poultry Seasoning, Seasoning Salt and Black Pepper. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add celery mixture and broth; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13 x 9-inch / 33 x 23 cm baking dish. Bake in preheated oven at 375F / 190C for 35 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned. Serves 18