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AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE
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This issue features recipes to help you keep cool this summer! Our "healthy food" is walnuts. Find out the health benefits of walnuts. Add a little crunch to your menu!
Don't forget to enter this month's contest to win a Watkins Summer Fun Basket! Basket includes Our temperatures have soared to over 100 degrees and our air conditioner doesn't work! We are waiting for a repairman but he can't come out until Monday! I'm making preparations to drive to Idaho to visit my Mom and to go to a family reunion. I'll be on my way bright and early Friday morning as you read this newsletter. If you are interested in starting your own Watkins Home Business get all the details at: Watkins Business Details Build your own home business so you can stay home with your family, retire early, pay off bills, or save for retirement. With consistent effort you can build a thriving business! Let me help you. Until next issue, Make your house a Watkins home.
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Replied the customer sadly, "No, it was geraniums my wife told Eleisia: "My husband is staying home to work, take care of our dog, and water our flowers and garden while I drive up to Idaho. I hope this doesn't apply to him!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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 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! If you would like to order a particular product, just ask. I might have it in stock even though its not listed in my online store. My Online Store
Congratulations! Margaret M from Wisconsin is June's winner. She wins an bottle of Watkins Steak Sauce, great with steaks and burgers; adds a tangy flavor to roasts, soups, stews, and gravies. Margaret's grilling tip - My favorite thing on the grill is beef tederloin that has been marinated in Italian dressing. I also never use the grill without spraying the grate first with oil so the food doesn't stick. DON'T FORGET TO ENTER JULY'S CONTEST
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR YOUR FAMILY Print a business size card for each member of your family and laminate it to carry in wallet or purse. On each card include the family member's name, relationship, city and phone number to be called in case of emergency; doctor's and dentist's names; allergies; and list of daily prescriptions. They come in very handy whenever you go to a doctor, dentist, blood bank, or in an emergency.
Getting Stuck in an Exercise Rut Could Put Body and Mind at Risk. Repetitive exercise routines may cause overuse injuries, and new research shows they may hurt your mental health, too. According to a study, people 65 or older who engage in four or more different kinds of physical activities each week are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who participate in one or no activities. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are unclear; the only clearly defined risk factors are advanced age and a family history of the disease. However, evidence suggests you may lower your risk of Alzheimer's with certain lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthful diet, exercising regularly, and engaging in mentally stimulating activities. Nutrients that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's include omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E, folate, and flavonoids, such as those found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea, and dark chocolate. A recent study suggests variety in exercise activities may be protective, but not in people who have the APO-E 4 variant of the apolipoprotein E gene, a gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease risk. RealAge - June 15, 2005
Pine, spruce, or other evergreen wood should never be used for barbequeing. These woods, when burning or smoking, can add harmful tar and resins to the food. Only hardwoods should be used for smoking and grilling, such as oak, pecan, hickory, maple, cherry, alder, apple, or mesquite, depending on the type of meat being cooked.
In previous issues we have discussed the health benefits of the following "healthy foods:"
broccoli
Our "healthy food" for this issue is walnuts. FDA News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration affirms the first whole food health claim for walnuts, "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces per day of walnuts, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. " Walnuts are a very good source of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. For more than a dozen years, research by highly-respected scientific and clinical experts has continued to reveal that just a handful of walnuts daily can play a significant role in reducing the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol, reducing inflammation and improving arterial function. In addition, a recent study conducted in Australia shows that, for patients with type 2 diabetes, a diet including walnuts can reduce LDL "bad" cholesterol by as much as 10 percent while helping reduce insulin resistance. Care & Storage Walnuts are an ideal pantry staple as they have a long shelf life. So always keep some on hand to add to recipes or enjoy as a snack. Storage Tips
Versatile walnuts go with breakfast, lunch or dinner. And they make for a tasty, healthy snack. Walnuts add flavor, crunch, texture and health.
Enjoy Walnuts
Did you know that by simply adding a handful of walnuts a day to your diet, you can help reduce cholesterol? What is a handful? About 1/4 cup or 8-11 walnut halves. It is easy to add a handful of walnuts into your diet everyday. Walnuts are also a good source of protein and fiber. Walnuts can be candied, pickled, blanched, toasted, crushed for flours, ground for pastes, and eaten unshelled. Add a walnut garnish to your plate presentation. Use walnuts alone or paired with fruit, cheese, or your personal favorites.
Southwest Spiced Walnuts
2 cups walnut halves Preheat the oven to 375F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast about 5 minutes until golden brown. Place the sugar, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the nuts and stir to coat with the oil. Add the seasoning mixture and toss until the nuts are coated. Cool on a paper towel.
Nutritional Information
Honey Walnut Spread
1/4 cup Watkins Hot Honey Soy Sauce Preheat the broiler. Chop 1 cup of the walnuts coarsely; chop the remaining cup of nuts finely. Place all the nuts in a large bowl and add the honey, pears, herbes de Provence, coriander, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice and salt. Beat vigorously until completely mixed. Set aside. Slice baguette on the diagonal into about 12 slices. Place on a baking sheet. Cut the cheese into pieces and divide among the baguette slices. Broil until cheese is just melted and spread cheese uniformly on slice. (Broil about 4 inches from heat, just to warm the bread and soften the cheese - watch closely, this only takes a moment.) Top each with a spoonful of Honey Walnut Spread and serve immediately.
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Cinnamon Nuts
2 tablespoons Butter Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat, then add the nuts. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently from time to time. Turn off heat and immediately sprinkle the Splenda and cinnamon over the top, and stir to distribute. Cool.
Per Serving
Nutty Stuffed Mushroom Caps
18 large mushroom caps, about 1lb total Preheat oven to 375 F. Remove the stems from the mushroom caps, thus leaving an indentation in the underside of each cap to hold the filling later. Chop the stems and set aside. Coat a large nonstick skillet with Watkins Cooking Spray and place over medium-high heat. When hot, add the whole mushroom caps and cook for about 1 minute on each side, until faintly browned. Place the mushrooms, stem end up on a baking sheet. Return the pan to medium heat and add the broth. When it boils, add the mushroom stems and shallots and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 - 3 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and add the tomato, walnuts, mayonnaise, bread crumbs and tarragon. Stir to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mound the walnut mixture among the mushroom caps, placing a generous tablespoon in each one. Bake 15 - 18 minutes, until mushrooms are tender but hold their shape. If desired, place under a preheated broiler for a moment to brown the tops lightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Curried Walnut Chicken
1/4 cup Watkins Spicy Garlid Soy Sauce
Lemon Curry Sauce To make the marinade, in a medium bowl combine the soy sauce, sherry, oil, sugar, garlic, and gingerroot or ginger. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Put the chicken in a large lock-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out and seal the bag tightly, then massage the bag gently to distribute the marinade. Place in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or for up to all day if you wish. Remove the chicken from the marinade; reserve the marinade. To barbecue the chicken, grill over hot coals, turning occasionally and brushing two or three times with the reserved marinade during the first 10 minutes. Total cooking time is about 15 minutes; chicken is done when it is opaque throughout, with no trace of pink in the center; cut into a couple pieces to be sure. Alternately, cook the chicken under the broiler, turning it once and brushing two or three times with the reserved marinade during the first 8 minutes. Total cooking time is 12 - 15 minutes, and the chicken is done when it is opaque throughout, with no trace of pink in the center. Cut into pieces to be certain. At any free moment, prepare the Lemon Curry Sauce: in a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise and yogurt, lemon juice, curry and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in walnuts. Serve breast halves accompanied by the Lemon Curry Sauce.
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Raised Walnut Waffles
1/2 cup warm water Use a rather large mixing bowl, as the batter will rise to double its original volume. Put the water in the mixing bowl and sprinkle in the yeast. Let stand to dissolve for 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter, salt, sugar and flour to the yeast mixture and beat until smooth and blended. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand overnight at room temperature. Just before cooking the waffles, beat in the eggs, add the walnuts and the baking soda, and stir until well mixed. The batter will be very thin. Pour about 1/2 - 3/4 cup batter into a very hot waffle iron. Bake the waffles until they are golden and crisp. This batter will keep well for several days in the refrigerator.
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Biscotti Walnut Mix
3 cups reduced-fat all-purpose baking mix Preheat the oven to 425º F. Cover a large baking sheet with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, place the baking mix, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1 cup of walnuts. Stir and toss the mixture with a fork until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. In a cup or small bowl, beat together the egg and milk. Add to the walnut mixture and stir with a fork until the dough holds together in a rough mass. Dust your work surface with some of the flour and turn the dough out onto it. Knead the dough gently a few times to make it more manageable, sprinkling on additional flour as needed to keep it from sticking to your hands and the surface. Divide the dough into 8 fairly equal pieces and on the floured surface press, pat and roll each piece into a cigar-shaped cylinder about 1/2 - 3/4 inch wide and 10 inches long. Transfer to the baking sheet, leaving about 1 - 1/2 inches between each piece of dough. Bake 12 - 15 minutes, until the strips of dough have puffed and spread slightly. Remove from the foil and cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 F. With a sharp knife cut each strip of dough crosswise into pieces 1/3 - 1/2 inch, so they look like tiny biscotti. Don't worry if a few cookies break. Transfer to a large baking pan or roasting pan and add the remaining 1 cup of walnuts. Bake for about 25 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times during baking, until golden brown. Cool. Stir in the dried fruit and enjoy. Store in air-tight container.
Easy Oatmeal Caramel Bars
1 roll (18 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
Heavenly Layered Bars
1 roll (18 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
Enjoy these cool summer treats! CHERRY CRANBERRY SHAKES
1 cup cranberry juice, chilled
Place all of the ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
3 eggs Beat eggs until light. Add sugar, gradually beating until thick. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into 4 quart ice cream maker and freeze.
Butter Pecan Ice Cream Makes about 2 quarts
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) In large bowl, combine EAGLE BRAND, pecans, butter, and flavoring; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into ice cream freezer container. Freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze leftovers. Vanilla Ice Cream Makes about 1 1/2 quarts
4 cups (2 pints) half-and-half or light cream
In 2-quart ice cream freezer container, combine all ingredients; mix well. Peach Ice Cream: Reduce vanilla to 1 tablespoon and add 1 teaspoon Watkins Almond Extract, 4 drops yellow and 2 drops red food coloring. If desired add 2 cups mashed fresh or frozen peaches, thawed or 1 (16-ounce) can peaches, drained and mashed. Proceeed as above. Strawberry Ice Cream: Reduce vanilla to 1 tablespoon. Add 1 teaspoon Watkins Strawberry Extract and 2 cups mashed fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed and few drops red food coloring if desired. Proceed as above. Banana Ice Cream: Reduce vanilla to 1 tablespoon; Add 1 teaspoon Watkins Banana Extract and 2 cups mashed bananas (4 medium). Proceed as above.
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