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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. Watkins Visit our online catalog to see our complete product line and March's specials. If you would like to receive a free Watkins catalog and product sample, send me an email with “free catalog and sample” in the subject line. Send to: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com CUSTOMER REWARDS I'd like to reward my Watkins customers.
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This month we celebrate St. Patrick's Day ( March 17), the first day of Spring (March 20), and Easter (March 27). The healthy food for this issue is oranges. Get your daily dose of Vitamin C! Watkins is offering Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip for a limited time. Mix with yogurt or sour cream for a delicious dip for fresh fruit or make a Mandarin Orange Pie. (recipe in this issue) If you are interested in starting your own Watkins Home Business get all the details at: Watkins Business Details Until next issue, Make your house a Watkins home.
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Gourmet Extracts and Flavors
01392 Butter
Snack and Dip Seasonings
02050 Bacon and Cheddar
New!
Flavored Salts
01993 Butter Flavored Salt
Gourmet Herbs and Spices
01924 Celery Seed
Barbecue Sauce Concentrates
01164 Original
TheraTeas - Buy one tin get matching refill for 1/3 off
01219 Vanilla with tin $9.99
04950 Collectible Petro-Carbo Dish - Limited Quantities
02316 White Cream Liniment
02320 Cough Syrup and Decongestant
06732 Odor Zap
Many other products are featured in the March Highlights Catalog and March Specials Online.
A messy kitchen is a happy kitchen and this kitchen is delirious! No husband has ever been shot while doing the dishes. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused. Help keep the kitchen clean - eat out. Countless numbers of people have eaten in this kitchen and gone on to lead normal lives. My next house will have no kitchen - just vending machines.
COOKING TIP Clean mushrooms only when you are ready to use them. Remove any bits of the debris on the surface, rinse quickly with cold running water or gently wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth, paper towel, or soft brush.
  
 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
When a recipe calls for fresh orange sections without the membranes as an ingredient, first cut the top and bottom from the orange. Then remove the peel, rind, and outer membrane by cutting from the top of the orange to the bottom with a sharp knife. Continue cuting sections of peel and rind until the orange is peeled. Holding the orange over a bowl, use a knife to remove individual segments of orange as the juice drips into the bowl.
February's winners are Louise from Montana and Audrey from Idaho. Vanilla was the product Louise had on her wishlist and Vanilla Conditioning Shampoo was Audrey's request. Other products you would like to order were Petro-Carbo Salve, Pepper, candles, Banana Cream Pie Candle, Pain Relief Spray, and Vanilla. DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MARCH'S CONTEST To enter this month's contest tell me one thing you like about this issue.
For those of you who didn't win February's contest, the prize for March is a $10 Watkins Gift
Certificate. If you win you can order your own favorite Watkins product!  Please email your contest entry to: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com with "March 2005 Contest" in the subject line. The winner will be chosen at random from those who enter.
A healthy diet is one of the most effective ways to strengthen the immune system and reduce your risk of catching a cold. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which bolster the immune system and help the body recover from colds and flu. Since the body does not store Vitamin C, it should be replenish daily for optimum health and eating citrus at the first sign of a cold or the flu may keep the illness from fully developing and help you recover faster. A medium-sized orange, for example, provides 130% of the recommended daily value (RDV) of Vitamin C along with other beneficial nutrients like folate, potassium and fiber. So be sure to enjoy an orange or other citrus each day as a delicious way to stay healthy!
Eating a balanced diet of nutritious foods that include several servings of fruits and vegetables a day
is the first step to good health and a long active life. If you don't eat your daily requirement of fruits
and vegetables Watkins can help with Fruit and Veggie Complex.
This supplement contains 41 varieties of fruits and vegetables, all-natural mixed carotenes, vitamin C equal to four glases of juice -
all in one convenient caplet and without sugars or sodium.
When grilling kabobs most recipes alternate meat and vegetables on the skewer. If the meat and vegetables cook for different lengths of time to achieve the desired doneness, place the meat and vegetables on separate skewers, baste, and grill.
The healthy food for this issue is oranges. If you are looking for a light and nutritious dessert, serve oranges. Oranges provide Vitamin C and clear the palate. Either cut the oranges into wedge-shaped sections with the rind on, or peel and slice into rounds. Orange Chicken Salad
2 seedless oranges Peel one of the oranges being careful to remove only the thin orange part of the peel, leaving the white pith behind. Combine the orange peel, chicken stock, and rice in a pot and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, and honey mustard. Set aside. Remove and discard the orange zest from the rice. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and toss with half the dressing. Cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator. Completely peel both oranges and divide into segments. Immediately before serving, toss the rice with the remaining dressing, add the chicken, cashews, and chives, and toss to combine. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and garnish with orange segments. Serves 4 to 6. Orange Cottage Cheese Jell-o Salad
1 (16-ounce) container cottage cheese
Combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
Watkins Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Mix - #02059, Regularly $7.69 Special $6.79 - Limited time offer! Palm Springs Fruit Salad
1/2 cup dates, sliced
Orange Mint Yogurt Dressing Remove peel and pith from oranges. Slice oranges into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Quarter and peel pineapple. Slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange oranges, kiwi fruit and pineapple an 4 salad plates. Meanwhile, tear chicken into strips. Toss with dates and Orange Mint Yogurt Dressing. Divide mixture into 4 portions and arrange evenly on each serving plate. Garnish with mint sprigs.
Dressing Shish kabob (SHISH kuh-bob) are chunks of meat, poultry, or seafood that have been marinated and are threaded on a skewer alternately with vegetables and grilled or broiled. Kabobs are versatile and bite-sized which make a quick and delicious meal. Pork Kabobs
1-1/2 pounds lean, boneless, pork tenderloin Trim the fat and cut the pork into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl combine the juice, vinegar, garlic and oregano. Place the pork, onion, pepper and mushrooms in a bowl; add the marinade, cover and marinate for 2 hours at room temperature. Put the pork and vegetables alternately on skewers; grill over medium heat, turning frequently. Baste with marinade every 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is done. Serves: 6.
Nutrient Analysis per Recipe Serving: Pork Roast a l'Orange You can use any type of pork roast for this recipe. Choose a less expensive bone-in roast or choose a boned, rolled roast or tenderloin for a special occasion.
Pork Roast, choose size appropriate to number of servings Place pork roast in roasting pan. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Mix orange juice with garlic, thyme, and ginger. Pour 1/3 of juice over roast and cook in 325 degree F oven. Cook roast just until all traces of pink have disappeared. Do not over cook. Cooking time will vary according to size of roast. Halfway through roasting baste with another 1/3 cup of orange juice mixture. Approximately 10 minutes before roast is done baste with last 1/3 cup of juice mixture. Do not cover roast as it cooks. When roast is done, slice and place on serving platter. Drizzzle with fresh orange juice. Orange Chicken
6 Chicken breasts, boned and skinned Put chicken, ginger, salt, pepper and frozen orange juice in crock pot and cook on low 6 hours. Serve chicken on hot cooked rice on platter. Top with coconut, orange segments and green onions. Serve chicken liquid in gravy boat, if desired. Servings: 6 Mandarin Orange Pie
Crust:
Cream Cheese Layer:
Top Layer: Add orange peel, sugar, and butter to the graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into bottom of a 9-inch/23-cm pie pan Beat cream cheese, vanilla, dip mix, butter, and milk together until smooth. Spread over bottom of pie crust. Melt marshmallows and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat. Let cool. When cool, stir in the dip mix. Whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled marshmallow mixture. Pour half of mixture over cream cheese layer. Place mandarin oranges over marshmallow mixture. Pour the rest of the marshmallow mixture over the oranges. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 8. Watkins Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Mix - #02059, Regularly $7.69 Special $6.79 - Limited time offer! Orange Dreamsicle Dessert
4 1/2 oz Graham cracker crumbs
FILLING
TOPPING
Preheat oven to 350°. In a blender container, combine filling ingredients. Blend until smooth and pour over crust. Bake 18-20 minutes until set. Cool completely. In a saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in orange juice. Add lemon juice, orange extract, and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes and add orange sections. Spread evenly over cooled cheese filling. Chill for several hours. Cut into squares and serve. Whole Wheat Crepes with Orange Sauce
1 large egg Mix egg, egg whites, milk, water, orange zest, cinnamon, salt and flour until smooth. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. To make crepes, coat a 6-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of batter to skillet and swirl skillet to spread batter into an even layer. Cook 2 minutes; flip with a spatula and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from skillet, place on a plate and cover to keep warm; repeat with remaining batter. Crepes are simple to make but require a little extra time in the kitchen. To make sauce, combine orange juice and marmalade in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, place a crepe on a flat surface. Top with 3 to 4 orange slices, roll up and drizzle with about 2 1/4 teaspoons of sauce. Orange Chiffon Cake
3 oranges 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease and flour two 9x1-1/2-inch round cake pans; set aside. Finely shred 1 tablespoon of peel from 1 orange. Squeeze juice from 2 oranges to measure 1/2 cup juice. Section remaining orange. In a large mixing bowl beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar, beating to stiff peaks. In another large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1 cup sugar. 2. Add milk and oil. Beat on low speed of electric mixer until combined. Add orange juice and egg yolks; beat 1 minute. Gently fold in egg white mixture until combined. Fold in orange peel. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks; remove from pans. Frost with Orange Fluff Frosting. Top with reserved orange sections. Makes 12 servings.
Orange Fluff Frosting
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Count the birds - Great Backyard Bird Count!
The results of this year's Great Backyard Bird Count www.birdsource.org/gbbc are in. This year's theme was "North America's Great Backyard." Find out how many checklists were submitted, how many species were observed, and how many individual birds were counted. See how many checklists were submitted from your state or city and what birds were observed in your area. 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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