Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!

My Watkins Online Catalog web site has a new look. Watkins updated the site to make it easier for you to navigate and locate products. Stop by and give me your opinion of the new look. Watkins Online Store

Hope you had an exciting yet relaxing Fourth of July. Take time to plan some summer fun with your family.

Recipes this issue include Root Beer Cake, Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon, Barbecue-Roasted Salmon, Slow-Cooker Baked Beans, Marinated Corn Salad, and Strawberry Pizza.

Don't forget to enter Watkins Healthy Living Recipe Contest. Create that original organic-ingredient recipe that will amaze their taste buds and make you a winner!

Our new All-Natural Plant-Based environmentally safe product line is available to order starting August 1st. These non-toxic plant-based formulas are both biodegradable and phosphate free. They are naturally derived so they are easy on the environment, your home and loved ones. With the natural aromas of lemon, lavender, and aloe and green tea, your home will smell fresh and sparkling clean. I can't wait to use the All Purpose Aloe and Green Tea Wipes for cleaning kitchen and bathroon counters. More information about the new products in the next issue of this newsletter. You can see a picture of these new products at the top of the home page of my Watkins Online Catalog

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Gourmet Extracts
Regularly $4.99 - Special $4.59

21380 Almond
21371 Butter Pecan
21383 Coconut
21365 Peanut Butter

Regularly $5.49 - Special $5.09
21376 Vanilla Nut

Root Beer Extract
21600 Regularly $4.99 - Special $4.79

Snack and Dip Seasonings
Regularly $8.49 - Special $7.29

02070 Tomato and Basil
02059 Mandarin Orange
02071 Sesame Garlic

Certified 100% Organic Spices
Regularly $4.99 - Special $4.59

00503 Basil
00591 Chili Powder
00598 Cinnamon
00592 Cumin
00505 Curry Powder
00509 Dill
00500 Garlic Powder
00595 Ginger
00596 Mustard
00501 Onion Powder
00594 Oregano
00593 Paprika
00508 Parsley
00504 Rosemary
00506 Sage
00502 Thyme

Regularly 5.99 - Special $5.59
00507 Cloves
00590 Ground Black Pepper

Regularly $6.49 - Special $6.09
00589 Nutmeg

Gourmet Seasoning Blends
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01959 Chili Seasoning
01967 Fajita Seasoning
01989 Fish and Seafood Seasoning
01976 Meatloaf Seasoning
01979 Pizza Seasoning
01983 Salsa Seasoning

Granulated Pepper, 12 oz. - SAVE $2.00
01141 Regularly $13.99 - Special $11.99

Pickling Spice
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Flavored Salts - SAVE $.50
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01993 Butter Flavored Salt
01996 Celery Salt
01998 Garlic Salt
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Gourmet Grill Rubs
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05614 Beef
05617 Chicken

All-Natural Grapeseed Oils - SAVE $.50
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01528 Citrus and Cilantro
01527 Garlic and Parsley

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01167 Mesquite

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Hand and Body Lotions - SAVE $.50
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10525 Citrus and Chamomile
10486 Lavender
10487 Lemon Cream
10520 Mango
10474 Vanilla

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All Natural Body Oils
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Concentrated Organic Cleaner
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Many other products are featured in the July Highlights Catalog and July Specials Online.

First Grade Wisdom

A first grade school teacher had twenty-five students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom with the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb.

It's hard to believe these were actually done by first-graders. Their insight may surprise you. While reading, keep in mind that these are 6 year-olds!

1. Don't change horses...........................................until they stop running.
2. Strike while the..................................................bug is close.
3. It's always darkest before...................................Daylight Saving Time.
4. Never underestimate the power of .......................termites.
5. You can lead a horse to water but .......................how?
6. Don't bite the hand that.......................................looks dirty.
7. No news is........................................................impossible.
8. A miss is as good as a ......................................Mr.
9. You can't teach an old dog new ..........................math.
10. If you lie down with dogs, you'll.........................stink in the morning.
11. Love all, trust..................................................me.
12. The pen is mightier than the.............................pigs.
13. An idle mind is................................................the best way to relax.
14. Where there's smoke there's.............................pollution.
15. Happy the bride who.........................................gets all the presents.
16. A penny saved is.............................................not much.
17. Two's company, three's....................................the Musketeers.
18. Don't put off till tomorrow what...........................you put on to go to bed.
19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and.....you have to blow your nose.
20. There are none so blind as................................Stevie Wonder.
21. Children should be seen and not........................spanked or grounded.
22. If at first you don't succeed...............................get new batteries.
23. You get out of something only what you ...........see in the picture on the box.
24. When the blind lead the blind............................get out of the way.
25. Better late than...............................................pregnant.

ENTER JULY CONTEST

Thanks for reading my newsletter and entering each month. Please don't quit; you might be next month's winner!

July's subscriber winner will receive a bottle of Original Barbecue Sauce Concentrate (11 fl oz) and a bottle of Root Beer Extract (2 fl oz) so you can make the Barbecued Ribs with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce, Root Beer Baked Beans, and Root Beer Cake.

To enter July's contest email the answer to this question. The first US flag had how many stars and how many stripes?

Please send your name and address along with your answer to eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com with "July Contest - US Flag" in the subject line.

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

Watkins Healthy Living Recipe Contest

What is the prize?
10 finalists will be selected to win $500 and have their recipe published and credited on 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

Complete details here Healthy Living Recipe Contest

Decorative Ice Cubes

Make ice cubes festive for a party by freezing sprigs of mint, maraschino cherries, lemon peel, orange peel, or edible flowers in them. Pansies, nasturtiums, rose petals, tulip petals, dianthus, and lilacs are edible and can be used in cooking and are safe to eat. Buy them at the supermarket or organic food store or grow them yourself to make sure they have not been sprayed with insecticides.

Plan For a Heathy Vacation

• Check to see if you need any immunizations, especially if you're traveling to other countries, but it's also a good idea for those traveling in their own countries.

• Be sure to bring all important health-related information and medical supplies. Carry a list of the medications you're taking and any allergies you have, your doctor's name and phone number, and your health insurance information. If you take daily doses of medication, pack a couple of extra days' worth just in case your plans change or your transportation home is delayed.

• Do your best to avoid germs in planes, taxis, when exchanging money, and in other travel-related settings and situations. Washing your hands as often as possible can reduce your risk of getting sick. Drink only bottled water, which should also be used to brush your teeth. Don't eat any food that's been washed or cooked in water, unless it's been boiled. Don't drink beverages with ice.

• Don't overeat. Share high-fat and high-calorie dishes with a family member or friend.

• Stay active on your holidays by planning outings that involve plenty of walking.

Root Beer Cake

Cake
1 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 teaspoons water
4 eggs
1 tablespoon Watkins Root Beer Extract
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
1 cup milk

Vanilla Frosting
7 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups butter
3 to 5 tablespoons cream or milk
3 teaspoons Watkins Vanilla Extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter; then add the sugar and continue mixing until light and fluffy.

Meanwhile, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the water and eggs to the butter mixture until blended. Mix in the root beer extract and vanilla. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to form a smooth batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, and then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely before frosting.

Mix Frosting
Combine the confectioners' sugar and butter and mix on low speed until well blended; then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes. Add the cream and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed to reach spreading consistency.

To decorate the cake
Place 1 cooled cake layer on a cake stand, frost the top surface. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the sides and top.

Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon

1 salmon fillet, 1 1/4 pounds
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Salt
3/4 cup fresh white bread crumbs, 1 slice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Thyme

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Pat salmon dry with paper towel. Place salmon, skin side down, in pan; brush with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Sprinkle with salt.
2. Mix bread crumbs, cheese, onions, lemon peel and thyme in small bowl. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Press bread crumb mixture evenly on salmon.
3. Bake uncovered 15 to 25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Serve immediately. 4 servings

Barbecue-Roasted Salmon

Watkins Cooking Spray
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp light brown sugar
4 tsp Watkins Chili Powder
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tspWatkins Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp salt
Pinch Watkins Cayenne Pepper
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, chili powder, lemon zest, cumin, salt, and cayenne.
3. Using tongs, add salmon fillets to the prepared pan. Pour the orange juice mixture over the salmon and turn to coat both sides.
4. Roast for 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes with a fork.

Slow-Cooker Baked Beans
Don't heat up the whole house for baked beans. Slow cook them! Get the same spicy brown sugar taste, and let your slow cooker take the heat.

3 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground mustard

1. Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours (or high heat setting 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes) or until desired consistency.

Marinated Corn Salad

2 cups yellow corn kernels, about 4 ears (or use frozen)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Dry Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Granulated Pepper

Combine corn and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, or until corn is crisp-tender. Drain well.

Combine the corn, green and red bell pepper, celery, and green onions in salad bowl. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper mixing well. Pour over vegetables and gently mix to coat well. Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Strawberry Pizza
Both strawberry and cheesecake lovers will delight in this fruity treat.

Crust
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Almond Extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups crushed strawberries

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over crust. Arrange sliced strawberries on top.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and crushed berries until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Spoon over strawberries. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Birds Need Water

Birds need water as much as they need food. Their high metabolic rate and respiration system drains moisture from their bodies quickly, resulting in some very parched birds.

Birds do not use water just to quench their thirst; they also use it for bathing and preening their feathers. Clean feathers are important for birds' health and optimum flying ability.

Put out water dishes, birdbaths, fountains, drippers, and misters to give your backyard birds water. Create a summertime water oasis in your backyard. I've seen hummingbirds in my yard frolic in the fine mist of the sprinklers. Birds are also attracted to dripping water.

Every other day you should empty the bath, scrub it with a brush and rinse it well. Refill with fresh water. If the alga builds up quickly, you can use ten parts water to one part bleach solution to clean the birdbath. Be sure to rinse well and place fresh water in the bath.

Visit my birdwatching blog. California Birdwatching

Top 25 bird lists by state and region for the 2005-2006 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.

Project FeederWatch

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DID YOU KNOW THAT WATKINS:

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Dont let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway. We might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use. - Earl Nightingale

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: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

If you would like to receive a Watkins Monthly Highlights catalog, our Watkins Mainline catalog, and a FREE sample please send your request to eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

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

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