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AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE

Watkins Newsletter
Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001
Email: eleisia@notjustvanilla.com
Shop: http://www.NotJustVanilla.com

Make Your House a Watkins Home

January 18, 2014
Volume 15, Issue 206

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Editor's Comments
Live the Life You Desire
January Specials
Recipes - Ravioli and Vegetable Soup, Hearty Vegetable Salad with Avocado Yogurt Dressing, Cocktail Meatballs, Banana Snack Cake
Bird Watching - Dark-Eyed Junco Nest with Eggs
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EDITOR'S COMMENTS

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table! Thanks for choosing me as your Watkins Consultant!

Replenish your herbs and spices this month. They provide delicious flavor without adding calories to meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, soups, and desserts.

Several of the Health Remedies are on sale this month including White Cream Liniment, Menthol Camphor Relief Mist, Menthol Lavender Drops, and Petro-Carbo First Aid Salve.

Relax and soothe away aches and pains with Menthol Camphor Bath Soak or lavender-oil scented Calming Bath Soak.

I've included some yummy recipes for you - Ravioli and Vegetable Soup, Hearty Vegetable Salad with Avocado Yogurt Dressing, Cocktail Meatballs, Banana Snack Cake.

Shop at my personal website www.NotJustVanilla.com, also known as www.JRWatkins.com/consultant/eleisiawhitney. You'll see a page with my photo and a message from me, as well as, some blog entries if you scroll down the page. If you place an online order at my website www.NotJustVanilla.com or at www.JRWatkins.com first "Create a Customer Account" and please give my Consultant ID# 335001 when asked if you "Shop with a Watkins Consultant." If you call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS please give my ID# as your Consultant. Otherwise, I won't get credit for your order!

If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. Get a $30 Watkins gift certificate from me if you sign up with me as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001! Sign up at my business information web site http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346 or by calling Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS (1-800-928-5467). Give my name and ID# as your sponsor. The gift certificate is mailed after you join.

Make your life the best it can be. Eat nutritious foods, exercise, love, and laugh!

Make your house a Watkins home.

Until next issue,

Eleisia

eleisia@NotJustVanilla.com

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As you know, when you join Watkins as an Consultant you receive a 25% discount on the products you order for yourself and 25% to 39% commission on sales. Join for just $39.95 (plus tax).

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US JANUARY SPECIALS

Place your order online or browse our website at www.NotJustVanilla.com also known as www.JRWatkins.com/consultant/eleisiawhitney

When you go to my website "Create a Customer Account" so you can view the monthly product specials and track your order history. You probably won't have a problem placing your online order. However, don't get frustrated; place your order by phone (1-800-WATKINS) if you have a problem. Whether you place your order online or by phone please give my name and ID# (Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001) so that I get credit for your order. I can't stress this enough. Thanks so much!

Free shipping on orders over $150.00
Stock up on your favorite products or combine orders with friends and family to have your products shipped free of charge!

Order online, by phone, or by mail.

  • Online at www.NotJustVanilla.com Please give my name and ID# 335001 as your Consultant.
  • Phone: Call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS or 1-800-928-5467, please give my name and ID# 335001 as your Consultant
  • Mail: Use the order form in the master catalog or print a US Order Form or a Canadian Order Form. Then fill it in while browsing the online or printed catalog or price list. If you don't have a printer, write your order on a piece of paper. Make a list that includes the item number, number ordered, product description, price each, and total for each product ordered. Subtotal your order, add applicable sales tax, and shipping; then TOTAL. Write your name, customer # (if you have one from a previous order), address (city, state, zip code), phone number, and email address on your order form. Orders cannot be shipped to a P O Box. Give complete shipping address if different from mailing address. Include a check or money order payable to Watkins Incorporated. Please give my ID# 335001 as your Associate/Consultant. If you need help with your order, call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS (1-800-928-5467). A Customer Service Representative will calculate your total including shipping and handling and sales tax. Then you can mail a money order or check with the exact amount to Watkins Incorporated.

    Mail US and Canadian Orders to:
    Watkins Inc.
    P O Box 5570
    150 Liberty Street
    Winona, MN 55987

NATURAL GOURMET

Gourmet Herbs and Spices
$3.98 - $6.98

Gourmet Extracts and Flavorings 2 fl oz/59 ml
$3.49 each

Soup and Gravy Bases
21175 Beef
21176 Chicken
21177 Mushroom
21178 Onion
$9.99 each

NATURAL REMEDIES

White Cream Liniment, 11 fl oz/325 ml
02316, regularly $14.99 sale $12.99

Menthol Camphor Relief Mist 96.18% natural
02340, regularly $9.99 sale $8.99

Menthol Camphor Bath Soak 99.25% natural
12305, $9.99

Menthol Lavender Drops 100% natural
02351, regularly $14.99 sale $12.99

Menthol Camphor Cough Supressant Rub
06609, $9.99

Petro-Carbo First Aid Salve
06613, regularly $14.99 sale $13.99

Cough Syrup & Decongestant - Limited Quantities
02320, $12.99

BODY CARE

Hand Creams
40507 Aloe & Green Tea
40508 Lavender
40509 Lemon Cream
40512 Vanilla - Limited Quantities
Regularly $9.99 each sale $7.49 each

Sugar and Shea Body Scrubs
20511 Coconut Milk & Honey
20443 Grapefruit
20451 Lavender
20454 Lemon Cream
$12.99 - Purchase any Sugar & Shea Body scrub, get one Grapefruit Sugar & Shea Body Scrub for $8.99

20502 Divine Day Cream - $15.99 - Limited Quantities
20503 Nourishing Night Cream - $15.99 - Limited Quantities
20500 Daily Cleansing Cream - $10.99 - Limited Quantities
20501 Gentle Pore Scrub - $10.99 - Limited Quantities

Baby Care
Body Wash - 100% natural tear-free formula
20495, regularly $8.99
Purchase one Baby Wash, get one Baby Oil for $4.59

Baby Oil - 100% natural blend of oils & Vitamin E
20492, $7.99

Lavender Creme Bath - Relax and recharge in a warm bath enhanced with luxurious, lavender-scented bubbles 99.15% natural
20453, $11.99

Calming Bath Soak - The sea salts in our 100% natural soak will soften skin, while lavender oil provides the ultimate relaxation.
20485, $10.99

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS


Weight Control (100)
02294, $24.99

Energy (90)
02293, $27.99

Eye Health (90)
02290, $37.99


HOME CARE
Moisturizing Dish Soaps - NEW - 24 fl oz/710 ml
26814 Pomegranate and Acai
26779 Sweet Grass and Citron
$4.99 each


Natural Sink Sets
20472 Aloe & Green Tea Natural Hand Soap and Hand & Body Lotion
20467 Lavender Natural Hand Soap and Hand & Body Lotion
20469 Lemon Natural Hand Soap and Hand & Body Lotion
$17.99 each


Natural Liquid Hand Soaps 11 fl oz/325 ml
23050 Aloe & Green Tea
23055 Grapefruit
23052 Lavender
23051 Lemon
23053 Orange Citrus - Limited Quantities
26815 White Tea & Bamboo
$4.99 each


Natural Liquid Hand Soap Refils 24 fl oz/710 ml
23010 Aloe and Green Tea
23012 Lavender
23011 Lemon
$5.99 each


COOKING TIPS

Cooking Long Grain White Rice - Basic Recipe

As a general rule, cook 1/3 to 1/2 cup (80 to 125 ml) uncooked rice per serving, and always use a ratio of two parts water (by volume) to one part rice. (Proportions of 1 cup uncooked rice with 2 cups water) Bring the water to a boil in a heavy saucepan and add the rice. Stir once, cover tightly, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer covered for 15 minutes - do not stir or remove the lid. Remove from the heat and allow to sit covered for 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork immediately prior to serving.

How to Cook Spaghetti

When you cook spaghetti use plenty of water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and stir often until the water returns to a boil. Use at least 4 quarts (4 L) of water per pound of dried pasta - 5 or 6 quarts will deliver even better results. Stirring the pasta every 30 seconds or so until the water returns to the boil will help prevent the pasta from sticking to itself. Once the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat but maintain the water at a vigorous boil. This activity of the bubbles will have the effect of "stirring" the pasta. If the pot boils over, then your pot isn't big enough.

Once spaghetti is cooked, drain (don't rinse) and serve immediately with sauce. The sauce sticks to the spaghetti better if you don't rinse. If you are not serving the spaghetti immediately rinse in colander under warm running water so spaghetti does not stick together, making it difficult to serve at a later time.


RECIPES

Ravioli and Vegetable Soup
Fresh or frozen ravioli cook in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look for whole-wheat or whole-grain ravioli in the refrigerated or frozen section of the supermarket. Tortellini can be used instead of ravioli.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, thawed and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Red Pepper (crushed), or to taste
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
2 cups chicken broth made with 2 cups boiling water and 1 tablespoon Watkins Chicken Soup Base
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 teaspoon Watkins Basil or Watkins Marjoram
1 6- to 9-ounce package fresh or frozen cheese (or meat) ravioli, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups diced zucchini (about 2 medium)
Watkins Black Pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pepper-onion mix, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, broth, water and basil or marjoram; bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add ravioli and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add zucchini; return to a boil. Cook until the zucchini is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper. Serves 4. Soup may be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Hearty Vegetable Salad with Avocado Yogurt Dressing
4 cups torn fresh spinach or combination of fresh spinach and romaine lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 small avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut up
1 carton (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Sea Salt from Grinder
Milk

In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, romaine lettuce, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cauliflower, mushrooms, cucumber, onion rings, and walnuts. Cover and chill.

For dressing, in blender container or food processor bowl combine avocado, yogurt, 1/4 cup milk, honey, and garlic salt. Cover and blend or process until smooth. If necessary, stir in additional milk until of desired consistency. Cover and chill.

Just before serving, pour dressing over vegetable mixture; toss gently to coat. Serves 4.

Cocktail Meatballs
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or a mixture of 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
1/3 cup milk (can use up to 1/2 cup milk)
1 teaspoon Watkins Steak & Chop Seasoning from Grinder
1 tablespoon Watkins Parsley
Watkins Gourmet Original Barbecue Sauce

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape into small meatballs. At this point cook meatballs or place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours before using.

Bake the meatballs in oven at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through or cook in skillet over medium heat turning to cook all sides and meat is cooked through.

Place the meatballs in simmering pasta sauce or Watkins Barbecue Sauce. Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for 20 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Banana Snack Cake
Cake
2 2/3 cups Original Bisquick mix
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (I used about 3 1/2 medium-sized ripe bananas)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons Watkins Vanilla Extract
3 eggs
1 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

Glaze
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Banana Extract or Watkins Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons hot water

  1. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or grease. Coat lightly with flour.
  2. In large bowl, stir bananas, granulated sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, the vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in Bisquick mix, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the pecans until well blended. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean.
  4. Cool cake.
  5. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and consistency of thick syrup. Drizzle over top of cake. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.


BIRD WATCHING

Dark-Eyed Junco Nest

Dark-Eyed Juncos inhabit our backyard year round here in northern California. For the past two weeks every time I went out our sliding glass door to the backyard a Junco would fly around and up into a tree chirping, chirping, chirping. Often another Junco would also fly nearby. I was trying to figure out why the Junco was near our back door everyday. I knew that birds often fly around and chirp to attract attention away from a nest or babies but I didn't see any nests.

Well, guess what? I finally found a little nest in the boxwood bush by our back door. The nest is on the back side of the bush and concealed from sight. There are four little speckled eggs in the nest. I hope to get a photo of the baby birds!


Four Speckled Eggs


Boxwood Bush


Baby Birds in Nest


Empty Nest


Junco Parents

YOU MUST SEE THESE LIVE BIRDS!

I've added two live bird cams; one is of the Great Blue Heron nest and the other is of the Red-tailed Hawk nest. Watch the live cams and the recorded videos to see the care these birds give their eggs and nestlings. The cams show very vivid live streams, just like your were there with the birds! Amazing detail of these beautiful birds.

Go to my bird watching blog, Chickadees, Juncos, and Jays Oh My! and click on the links in the blog posts. You'll see the baby chicks in their nests and information about each species of bird. Check in each day to see their progress! These videos give amazing details of the live birds. You can see the detail of each feather!

The Great Backyard Bird Count was conducted February 17 through 20. People counted the birds in their yards, neighborhoods, and parks. Visit my Bird Watching Blog to see my bird counts Chickadees, Juncos, and Jays Oh My!. See the tremendous participation showing how many birds were counted and how many checklists were submitted from people all over the US and Canada here. This bird count helps provide information about the bird populations in the US and Canada.

See the amazing photo winners of the Great Backyard Bird Count - Overall Category and photo winners for all categories

Visit my blog Chickadees, Juncos, and Jays Oh My! to see my newest backyard visitors!

Visit my bird watching blog Chickadees, Juncos, and Jays Oh My!. See live birds at the Project FeederWatch live bird cam located in Manitouwadge, ON (Click "Live Bird Cam" image on the left side menu during daylight hours). Join Project FeederWatch and feed and count your backyard birds. Bird watching is a fun and educational family activity.

eNature’s Bird Call Challenge will test your knowledge of your local birds or those of any other zip code you choose. And you can choose to quiz yourself on just songbirds or every species of bird in the area. Click here to take the Bird Call Challenge to test your knowledge!

I found this web site with an amazing photo essay of The Birth of Two Hummingbirds

Visit Project FeederWatch for more information and to find out how you can become a citizen scientist and count the birds you your own backyard!

Find out more about this year's Backyard Bird Count at www.birdcount.org.

Top 25 bird lists by state and region for the 2008-2009 season are now online.
View lists of the most common feeder birds in each state or province.

Map of FeederWatch Count Sites

rightbird.com
for information about familiar and unfamiliar birds. Instantly see illustrations of birds that match the attributes you select. The more characteristics you know, the narrower the search is for the "right bird." Includes audible bird call samples.


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Watkins Incorporated
P.O. Box 5570
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Please give them my ID# 335001 when ordering.

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Mail your order with check or money order to:
Watkins Incorporated
P.O. Box 5570
Winona, MN 55987-0570
Please give them my ID# 335001 when ordering.

Get FREE SHIPPING on orders over:
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$150.00 in Canada


CUSTOMER SHIPPING RATES

US and Canada Customer Shipping

Phone, Mail, Fax, or Internet Orders
Order TotalShipping Charges
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$50.01 - $100.00 $12.45
$100.01 - $149.99 $14.45
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The Watkins Company is beginning its 145th year of providing outstanding natural products that people use every day. What other company has such a history of experience, success, and integrity?
Get all the details today! Watkins Home Business Or contact me at: eleisia@notjustvanilla.com

Start your own home-based business with Watkins for as little as $39.95 plus tax. Our new Membership Package and Optional Upgrade Assortments allow you more flexibility. Join for the 25% discount or for part time or full time income.


Nestled in the Mississippi River Bluff town of Winona, Minnesota, Watkins has been America’s pioneer in natural living since 1868. As America’s original natural apothecary manufacturer, Watkins uses only the finest natural ingredients in its diverse lines of personal care, home care, remedies and organic flavorings.

Committed to being America’s most trusted natural products company, Watkins adheres strictly to the same quality standards set forth by its founder J.R. Watkins. Its J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line of personal care contains only natural, environmentally friendly ingredients from renewable resources, avoiding chemicals like parabens, sulfates, phthalates and more and is one of very few lines to be certified by the Natural Products Association.

Responsible manufacturing processes are as important as its commitment to providing natural, consumable items for everyday life. By utilizing gravity- fed filling, biodegradable packing materials, as well as strict recycling programs and much more, Watkins is devoted to leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible.


If anything in this newsletter has added a little spice to your life tell me about it. If you have any other helpful hints for using spices and herbs, share them with our readers. Email me at: eleisia@notjustvanilla.com

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Our home business may be right for you or someone you know
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Thank you once again for your continued support and for remaining a valued subscriber to
Around the Kitchen Table - Watkins Newsletter!

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J.R. Watkins started a lasting tradition when he introduced the world's first money-back guarantee, which we still honor on every product we sell.

Hope to see you next month!
Eleisia Whitney
Independent Watkins Consultant and Manager, ID# 335001
23 Oak Ridge Lane
Danville, CA 94506

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Testimonials are based on personal experiences, and we cannot guarantee these same results for everyone.

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