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AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE
Welcome to this issue. The Spice For This Issue
EDITOR’S COMMENTS Visit our web site for new offers and information. Free Watkins collectible ceramic salt and pepper shakers (shaped like pepper can and vanilla bottle) when you place an order of $25 or more. Watkins Visit our online catalog to see our complete product line and January's specials. If you would like to receive a new free Watkins catalog and product sample, send me an email with “free catalog and sample” in the subject line. Send to: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com
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As I mentioned in the last issue I have included recipes using one of the 10 healthy foods as an ingredient. I am highlighting broccoli in this issue. It is a cool weather crop and the freshest bunches are abundant during the winter months. Please email me your favorite healthy food and enter this month's contest to win a jar of Lemon Cream Body Butter. If you've considered becoming a Watkins Associate to get a discount on the products you use or to build a Watkins business, 2005 is a great time to join. Besides getting a 25% discount on the products you buy for yourself and a 25% to 39% commission on the products you sell, Watkins also rewards its associates with a Performance Rewards Program that includes free merchandise and vacation trips. Take a look at the free, no-obligation details about the Watkins Home Business at: Watkins Home Business details Hope you enjoy this issue. Happy New Year! Make your house a Watkins home.
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Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Beginning January 1st Watkins is introducing three new products!
Saigon Cinnamon - NEW
A stronger, hotter, and more intense flavor of cinnamon than the more balanced flavor of Watkins
Korintje Cinnnamon. While Watkins Korintje Cinnamon (#01115) is preferred for baked goods,
Saigon Cinnamon is best for exotic, spicy foods or when a very prominent cinnamon flavor is desired.
Rock Solid Coffee - NEW
Enjoy a terrific cup of coffee while making the world a better place! Only the finest Arabica coffee
beans are purchased at fair prices from farmers who nurture their land and provide dignified working
conditions for their employees. And 100% of the profits go to support positive youth programs in
North America and Central Americ. Help Watkins and Rock Solid Youth Program build a lasting future for
youth - one cup at a time. Available in US. Add variety to the flavor of your coffee. Add 1 teaspoon or more of your favorite extract to coffee grounds before brewing! Pain Relief Spray - NEW
The pain-relieving properties of Watkins Liniments and the penetrating vapors of our
Breath Easy Relief Mist come together in this convenient, fast-acting spray. Menthol and camphor
provide quick relief from sore muscles, aches, and arthritis pain; eucalyptus and thymol add a
soothing, purifying aroma.
Watkins is reducing the price of its Double-Strength Vanilla, Pure Vanilla Extract, and Vanilla Nut
Extract starting January 1st. The supply of high quality Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans is more
plentiful due to improved weather conditions.
Overheard at a computer store: "I want a game capable of holding the interest of my six-year-old, but it's got to be simple enough for his Father to play, too."
A recent college graduate took a new job in a hilly city and began commuting each day to work through a tiring array of tunnels, bridges and traffic jams. To make the task less onerous, he invited several of his coworkers to share the ride. He soon found, however, that the commute continued to get more stressful, especially the trips through the tunnels. He consulted the company doctor. "Doc," the frustrated commuter complained, "I'm fine on the bridges, in the traffic, in the day and at night. But when I get in the tunnels and I've got those four other guys crowded around me in the car, I get anxious and dizzy and feel like I'm going to explode." Without further analysis, the doctor announced he had identified the ailment. "What is it, Doc? Am I going insane?" "No. You have something very common in these parts." "Tell me! What is it?" "You have what is known as Carpool Tunnel Syndrome."
JANUARY SPECIALS
Soup Bases
Baker's-Size Extracts
For enhanced metabolism and reduced appetite, get both TheraTrim and Reduce Plus at one low price!
For best results, take with Watkins Superfood Multiple, combined with a sensible eating and exercise program. Consult a physician before starting any weight loss or exercise program.
Jamaican Bay Rum
Trade Winds
Mineral Deposit Remover
Many other products are featured in the January Highlights Catalog.
unbelievable...received today and by far the most package protection care
  
 As part of our new Brand Awareness program, Watkins is allowing Associates to sell a limited number of products on their personal web site. Some of you have expressed an interest in ordering one or two products and not having to pay the full shipping cost, so to save on shipping costs, you may order one, two, or more items for a shipping cost of only $4.00. I have included some of the most popular products in my online store. Take a look! My Online Store From a customer who orderd a bottle of Watkins Double-Strength Vanilla from my "Watkins Store."
Thank you so much for your prompt shipping. We will be calling on you again.
DON'T FORGET TO ENTER JANUARY'S CONTEST There's still time to enter January's contest. The winner will receive a jar of our Lemon Creme Body Butter containing Shea butter, great for hand massages, manicures, and dry skin.
 In keeping with eating healthy foods in the New Year, email me the name of your favorite "healthy food," along with your name and address to enter this month's contest. Please email your contest entry to: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com with "January 2005 Contest" in the subject line.
If you are a long-time subscriber you have heard this from me before but I feel it needs repeating, especially as we start a new year! I don't really believe in fad diets although some diets work for some people. If you decide to follow a diet to help you lose weight choose one that includes a variety of healthy fresh foods. Eating just one food or leaving out essential vitamins and minerals of complete food groups over an extended period of time will lead to malnutrition and health problems. Eating fresh foods that are low in salt, calories, and fat will help you lose weight and keep the weight from coming back. Our body uses healthy calories to supply energy for growth, activity, and mental acuity. We also need a small amount of salt and fat in our diet to provide electrolytes and nutrients for the proper functioning of our organs and for food absorption. The best advice I can give you is:
I challenge you to follow these guidelines in 2005 and I bet you will not only feel great but lose a few pounds to boot!
(Besides plain salt and pepper). Cinnamon, chili powder, and seasoning salt.
CHOCOLATE
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Last issue I gave you a list of 10 healthy foods to include in your daily diet. This issue I'm highlightling one of those 10 foods, broccoli, and including several taste-tempting recipes. BROCCOLI IS A CANCER FIGHTER Broccoli is known as the ''crown jewel of nutrition'' because it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Many fruits and vegetables are loaded with substances that seem to block cancer cells before they turn deadly. Broccoli tops the list, offering an outstanding 30 types of these agents. Fresh raw broccoli is delicious with nutritious dips. Do you throw away the stem from the broccoli? Don't! Peel and eat it raw or cook with florets. The crunchy stem is my favorite part to eat as a snack. The best way to cook broccoli is to steam, cook in the microwave or stir-fry with a little broth or water. Some of the vitamin and mineral content are lost from the vegetable and end up in the cooking water when boiled. Cooked broccoli should be tender enough so that it can be pierced with a sharp knife, and still remain crisp and bright green in color. It is best if used a day or two after purchasing. Choose bunches that are dark green. Good color indicates high nutrient value. Florets that are dark green, purplish or bluish green contain more beta-carotene and vitamin C than paler or yellowing ones. Choose bunches with stalks that are firm. Stalks that bend or seem rubbery are of poor quality or have been sitting too long. Avoid broccoli with open, flowering, discolored or water-soaked bud clusters and tough, woody stems. According to Douglas J. Markham, MD, author of Beyond Atkins: A Healthier, More Balanced Approach to a Low Carbohydrate Way of Eating, "People who don't get enough fiber are more prone to constipation on a low-carb diet and are at a higher risk for colon cancer... Furthermore, lack of the proper amount of phytonutrients -- plant-sourced vitamins and minerals, leads to potential malnutrition." Dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli and Swiss chard offer vitamins A and C as well as varying amounts of folate, magnesium, calcium and iron. Nutritionists say we should eat 5 to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. These storehouses provide vital vitamins and minerals for growth, disease fighting, and healing. They are low in fat and calories and provide necessary fiber. Most vitamins and minerals are retained if eaten raw but including them in your favorite recipes adds to your daily nutrition needs.
What counts as one serving?
The following recipes contain broccoli but are not all low in calories or fat. I know what you're thinking! Broccoli! My family won't eat broccoli! Cook one of these recipes using this nutritious vegetable and you might be surprised. Add a cup or two of broccoli florets to your favorite potato soup. Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 & 1/2 cups Calories 104, Protein 7 g, Total Carbohydrate 13 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sodium 249 mg, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Percent Calories from Fat 28%, Percent Calories from Protein 26%, Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 46% Hot Broccoli Bread
One loaf Italian Bread, sliced long-ways and at least half of the bread removed
to make room for ingredients.
Two boxes of chopped broccoli cooked, drained, and squeezed dry Mix garlic granules into softened butter and spread evenly on one half of the hollow loaves. Fill this loaf with mozzarella cheese. Mix hot broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, combine broccoli and Parmesan cheese and fill the other half loaf. Quickly close the loaf and wrap well in foil. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes. Remove from foil and cut hot bread into slices. Makes a great appetizer. Beef and Broccoli
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin or top round steak, 3/4" thick
Light Shrimp-and-Broccoli Noodle Salad
Ingredients
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets (4 cups)
Cook's Tip: Bean threads, or cellophane noodles, are dried green mung beans that become translucent "noodles" when soaked briefly in hot water. You'll find them in various sizes in Asian sections of supermarkets and at Asian grocery stores. If desired, substitute like amount of pasta of your choice. Broccoli Tortellini Salad
4 cups broccoli florets In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 6 cups boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. Do not pour out water. In the same saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the red onion, raisins, broccoli and tortellini. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar or sugar substitute, celery seed, garlic granules, and vinegar. Pour over mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower seeds. Makes 12 servings. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener was used in this recipe. Look for it in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
Nutritional Analysis Email for your free copy. Free January Highlights Catalog or order online Watkins Online Catalog
BIRD WATCHING As many of you know, I feed my backyard birds and count them for Project FeederWatch. I'm always thrilled when a new bird visits my feeders. During the past two weeks I've had three new bird species join my old standbys. A Pine Siskin that ate thistle or nyger seed. A female Downy Woodpecker that feasted on suet containing a variety of seeds. And a female White-Breasted Nuthatch that also dined at the suet feeder. You may wonder how I could tell that the woodpecker and the nuthatch were female birds. The plumage of both birds show distinct color differneces between male and female species. The plumage of the male and female Pine Siskin have a slight color difference. It was a cloudy day and I was unable to tell if the bird was male or female. I hope to report more new species in further newsletters. Male and female Pine Siskins - Male has a more distinguishable yellow color at base of flight wings than female.
Male and female Downy Woodpeckers - Male has a red spot at back of head; female has a black spot at back of head.
Male and female White-Breasted Nuthatch - Male has a black cap while the female has a gray cap.
If you have considered becoming a backyard birdwatcher it is helpful to have a bird field guide to help identify bird species.
You can buy any of these bird field guides at your local bookstore or through an online bookstore, birding store, or book club. Project FeederWatch also has an online bird guide at: Bird Guide
The 2005 Great Backyard Bird Count is scheduled for February 18-21, 2005, and we hope you
will join us on at least one of the four days. See last year's count at: This year we are encouraging you to go out into America’s Great Backyard, our public lands, and count birds. Take your family to your local National Park, National Wildlife Refuge or other public space with a bird checklist printed from the website, and count the birds you see. Then return to your computer and enter the birds you noted earlier to the central computer through the Internet. We will then add your sightings to those that others reported to present a full picture of our bird life. Please encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to take part too and help us spread the word. Project FeederWatch has begun for another year. If you like to feed, observe, and count your backyard birds why not become a Project FeederWatcher? Get all the details at: Project FeederWatch (www.birds.cornell/edu/pfw)
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