Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!

Recipes this issue include Chunky Beef Noodle Soup, Cornmeal-Chili Pepper Biscotti, Breakfast Bake, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie, Gingersnap Gems, Lemon Drops, Lace Cookies, Nut Diamonds, and Waffle Cookies.

Audrey in Idaho was the first subscriber to send in one of our new products added in November and Kay in Tennesse was the first to send in the correct answer to the Trivia Quiz (1938).

If you need help preparing your holiday turkey I've included some hotlines below.

Some of the holiday foods we eat are actually good for us. Find out more in this issue.

Enter this month's contest. Do you give homemade Christmas gifts?

Operation Christmas Child at Samaritan's Purse provides Christmas gifts to children all over the world.

If you'd like to support our troops visit Operation Shoebox which sends shoeboxes of goodies to military personnel deployed overseas.

My EveryDayNecessities.com web site has a new look so stop by and then tell me what you think about the new look. I also started a new blog about Watkins, recipes, product information, advice, and business information VanillaSage Blog. Comments are welcome. Visit my Watkins Online Catalog for a free Holiday Candy and Fudge Recipe Collection.

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The Holiday and Gift Line for 2006 is now available in our online catalog, under Gifts and Entertaining - 2006. Check out the special offers for your holiday baking, entertaining and gift giving needs. You'll want to order early so you won't be disappointed if some items sell out. Online Catalog

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Poultry Seasoning
A savory combination of our premium-quality herbs is specially blended to complement your holiday turkey. It's the best seasoning for stuffing you've ever tasted (recipe on can): add to any chicken or turkey casserole, or use as a arub for roasting. Buy one and get another for half price!

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If you want a quick turkey dinner any time of the year, purchase some sliced turkey at your supermarket deli. Whip up some turkey gravy with Watkins Roasted Turkey Gravy Mix (just add water for a rich tasting turkey gravy). Make some mashed potatoes and stuffing. Add a vegetable and you've got a turkey dinner!

Kind News from Lilly About our Products

"We are painting our kitchen today. We have some vinyl molding we are removing and thought of replacing until I scraped off most of the glue then used some Watkins Organic Cleaner on it to remove any residue to find that it also removed 99.9% of the glue. That's pretty darn good if you ask me. Now, instead of replacing it, we are going to reglue it and reuse it. It cleaned up nicely with a shine thanks to Watkins Organic Cleaner.

Thank you. By the way, now my husband wants a gallon of the Watkins Organic Cleaner of his own so I'm going to order it next week on your website using my $10 gc."

After every flight, Qantas (Australia's major airline) pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by Qantas' pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.

By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Auto-pilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to: straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.

And the best one for last..................

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.

ENTER NOVEMBER'S CONTEST

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

The winner of November's newsletter contest receives their choice of a jar of our Traditional Cider Brew, a bottle of Original Double-Strength Vanilla, a bottle of Clear Vanilla, or a can of Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix, one of our new products.

To enter November's contest tell us if you give homemade from the heart Christmas gifts - homemade candy, bread, cookies, crafts, stitchery, clothing to name a few. Email your answer, name and address to: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com with "November Contest - Homemade from the Heart " in the subject line.

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

7 Holiday Foods That Are Actually Good For You

1. Pumpkin Pumpkin is a remarkably healthy ingredient, providing 3 1/2 times the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A and a lot of fiber per half-cup serving. Pureed pumpkin lends itself to healthy cooking. It can, like applesauce and prune puree, replace fat in baked goods without giving them a rubbery texture.

2. Roast Turkey Serve up three ounces of skinless turkey breast and you get a whopping 20 grams of protein with practically no fat. All that and only 100 calories. Plus you fill 25 percent of your daily need for niacin and vitamin B6.

3. Sweet Potatoes Ounce for ounce, they have as much beta-carotene as carrots. A mere four ounces contain 50 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin C, as much potassium as a banana and a good amount of fiber. All this adds up to one terrific disease-fighting food!

4. Cranberry Relish There's a substance in cranberries that helps prevent urinary tract infections by interfering with the ability of bacteria to adhere to cell membranes. Cranberries also contain a potentially cancer-preventing compound called ellagic acid. Make a fresh orange-cranberry relish and get added benefit from the vitamin C in oranges.

5. Potatoes Whether mashed or in latkes, potatoes are good food. They contain loads of vitamin C and potassium, plus fiber, iron, copper and plenty of B vitamins. Boiling potatoes will destroy some of the vitamin C and dissolve some of the rest of it into the cooking water. To help preserve the vitamin C content, use some of the cooking water instead of milk or cream when mashing them.

6. Figgy Pudding Figs help make the pudding a nutritional gold mine. They are a good source of potassium, calcium, magnesium and niacin, plus they have a natural laxative effect.

7. Eggnog Choose only the low-fat variety and enjoy a holiday tradition while getting a good amount of protein and some calcium. (Just be sure not to drink too much, since there's still lots of sugar and calories in even the low-fat version.)

Turkey Cooking Hotlines

The winter holidays are just around the corner. Here are some holiday tips and substitutes to help take some of the stress out of your holiday cooking.

You can call any of the following hot lines during the holiday months:

Meat and Poultry Hot Line: 800/535-4555 (or in Washington D.C. call 202/720-3333)

Butterball Turkey-Talk Line: 800/323-4848 (800/833-3848 for individuals with hearing or speech impairments)

Reynolds Turkey Tips Line: 800/745-4000.

• If your stuffing recipe calls for poultry seasoning and you are out, substitute

  3/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed, and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed, for each teaspoon of poultry seasoning used in the recipe.

• How much stuffing do I need to fill the turkey?

  Allow about 3/4 cup stuffing for each pound of ready-to-cook turkey. For example, a 12-pound bird will hold about 9 cups stuffing. If your family loves stuffing, you may want to make extra stuffing to bake in a casserole beside the turkey.

  If you are cooking stuffing in a casserole add a little extra broth so the stuffing isn’t too dry. Bake covered for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil or lid a few minutes before removing from oven if you like the top of the stuffing browned.

• Add an extra 15 minutes to the cooking time of any dish or casserole that you prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, such as stuffing, baked sweet potatoes, mashed potato casserole, or vegetable casserole.

• If your holiday recipe calls for raw egg whites, substitute

  pasteurized dried egg whites. They can be found in the baking section of supermarkets or grocery stores or in speciality food stores. Do not use raw or slightly cooked egg whites (or yolks) because they may contain harmful bacteria.

• If your pie recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice and you don’t have any, substitute

  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves for 1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice. This enough spice for one 9-inch pumpkin pie.

• If your pumpkin pie recipe calls for evaporated milk and you don’t have any, substitute

  regular milk in the recipe, but the pie will not be quite as rich. You can also substitute cream.

• If your recipe calls for a 16-ounce can of pumpkin and your supermarket only has 15-ounce cans of pumpkin, substitute

  a 15-ounce can of pumpkin. It won’t affect your recipe.

• If your recipe calls for apple pie spice and you are out, substitute

  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice for 1 teaspoon apple pie spice.

• Don't Have a Roasting Pan?

  Make a rack out of vegetables like celery, carrots and onion and place your chicken, turkey or roast on top. The excess fat drips away from the meat and your pan drippings will be more flavorful.

Thanks to Audrey in Idaho for sending in her homemade soup recipe.

Chunky Beef Noodle Soup

1 pound boneless round steak, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can condensed beef consommé soup, undiluted or 2 c. beef broth made with Watkins Beef Soup Base
1 to 2 teaspoons Watkins Chili Powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Watkins Dried Oregano
1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1 medium green pepper, chopped
¼ cup minced fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

In a large saucepan, cook round steak, onion and garlic in oil until the meat is browned and the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomatoes, consommé and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Stir in pasta and green peppers. Simmer, uncovered, until noodles are tender, about 8 minutes. Add parsley. This makes approx. 2 quarts of soup.

Cornmeal-Chili Pepper Biscotti
Serve this crunchy biscotti with a bowl of homemade soup or chili.

1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 4-ounce can diced green chili peppers, drained
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl beat cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add chili peppers, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs. Beat in cornmeal and as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, stir or knead in any remaining flour.
3. Divide dough in half. Shape each half of dough into a 9-inch-long loaf. Place about 5 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly to 3 inches wide.
4. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 hour.
5. Transfer loaves to a cutting board. Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place slices, cut side down, on the cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Turn slices over and bake 15 minutes more or until cookies are dry and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Makes 28 biscotti.

Breakfast Bake
If you are having holiday guests, now is the time to plan your menu. This is a breakfast favorite - ham or sausage, potatoes, cheese and eggs combined in a simple, yet company-good casserole.

1 cup diced fully cooked ham or 1 (12 ounce) package bulk pork sausage, cooked
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1 cup Original Bisquick mix
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
4 eggs

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease rectangular 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
2. Cook pork sausage until no pink remains. Then saute bell pepper and onion. Layer ham or sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, onion and 1 cup of the cheese in baking dish.
3. Stir Bisquick mix, milk, pepper and eggs until blended. Pour into baking dish.
4. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until cheese is melted.

Health Twist
For fewer calories and less fat, use Reduced Fat Bisquick mix instead of the Original Bisquick mix and use 1 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg substitute instead of the 4 eggs.

Substitution
Try different types of cheeses in this recipe. Swiss or Monterey Jack work well, but you can also try seasoned cheeses, such as shredded taco cheese or pepper Jack cheese.

Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Pie
Baked in a pecan-shortbread crust, this pie is a blend of cream cheese, pumpkin and spices.

Pecan Shortbread Cookie Crust
1 1/2 cups lightly packed crushed shortbread cookies with pecans (16 cookies)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Filling
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 eggs
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 tablespoon milk

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until crumbly. Press firmly on bottom and side of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake about 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
2. In large bowl, beat sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and both packages of cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until smooth; reserve 1/2 cup. Add all remaining filling ingredients except milk to cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly, until smooth. Pour into crust.
3. In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture and the milk. Spoon over pumpkin mixture. Cut through cream cheese and pumpkin mixtures with knife to swirl mixture. 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Cover loosely and refrigerate.

Variation
Put a slightly different spin on this pumpkin delight by using a store-bought graham cracker crumb crust instead of the cookie crumb crust you make yourself.

Gingersnap Gems

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Watkins Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Ground Cloves
1/2 teaspoon watkins Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
Sugar

1. In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the 1 cup sugar and shortening with an electric mixer till well combined. Beat in molasses; beat in the egg. Add the flour mixture and beat till combined.
3. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool on a cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 45 cookies.

Lemon Drops

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground macadamia nuts
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (for coating)

Beat together butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in bowl until creamy. Add lemon juice and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour, nuts, and zest (dough will be slightly stiff). Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Pinch off heaping tablespoonfuls of dough. Roll into balls. Place 1 to 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake cookies in 325 degree F oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until slightly browned near the bottoms of the cookies. Remove cookies to wire rack.

Sift remaining 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar over still-warm cookies to coat. Makes 3-1/2 dozen cookies.

Lace Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1 cup regular rolled oats
3/4 cup sugar
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Baking Powder

1. Line a cookie sheet with foil; lightly butter foil. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in rolled oats, sugar, egg,and vanilla. Add flour, salt, and baking powder; mix well.
3. Drop rounded teaspoons of cookie batter about 3 inches apart onto foil (about 9 cookies on a medium cookie sheet). Spread each dollop of cookie batter slightly to distribute the oats.
4. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven; let cool on cookie sheets on a wire rack about 10 minutes or until the cookies are set. Remove from the foil. Makes 42 cookies.

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Nut Diamonds

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut up
1-1/3 cups packed light-brown sugar
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 cups chopped nuts (pecans and cashews)

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan with foil, extending over sides.
2. Crust: In bowl, beat 1 cup butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt 2 minutes. Beat in flour. With floured hands, press dough in pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (edges brown slightly).
3. Topping: In saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, and honey; then boil 5 minutes, without stirring. Remove from heat; stir in cream; stir in nuts. Pour filling into crust.
4. Bake in 350 degree F oven 25 minutes until bubbly. Let cool in pan. Lift cookie from pan. Cut 6 lengthwise strips 1-1/2 inches wide. Cut diagonal line lengthwise from opposite corners through center; then cut diagonally across strips at 2-inch intervals above and below first diagonal. Makes 4-1/2 dozen cookies.

Waffle Cookies

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut up
1/3 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat waffle iron. In a medium saucepan melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool slightly. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour; stir just until combined.
2. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of batter into center of each waffle grid. Bake on medium heat about 75 seconds. Using a fork transfer cookies to rack; cool. Repeat with remaining batter.
3. In a small saucepan combine semisweet chocolate pieces, corn syrup, and cooking oil. Cook and stir over low heat

FeederWatch season begins!
The 20th season of FeederWatch began on November 11. There's still time to sign-up and participate this FeederWatch season. You can sign up here. There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of materials and web site data entry. Sign up

Meet the featured FeederWatchers Featured FeederWatchers

Project FeederWatch

News About Our Local Backyard Birds Here in California

The Golden-crowned Sparrows have arrived. Their plaintive, whistled three note song (“oh-dear-me”) can be heard all day long, but especially early in the morning. White-crowned Sparrows have also migrated in for the winter. They often flock with the Golden-crowned Sparrows. Both are ground or tray feeding birds and love white millet seed. They also will eat suet.

The Dark-eyed Juncos are also arriving. Mainly we see the “Oregon” sub-species with their dark hood. Sometimes it’s possible to find a “Slate-colored” Junco with their dark bodies and white bellies. Look for the white outer tail feathers on both of these when in flight.

American Goldfinches should begin appearing in larger numbers, often accompanied by Lesser Goldfinches. Their numbers will continue increasing all through the winter. By January or February many people see flocks of up to 100. They can be seen eating wild thistle seeds and on liquidambar and birch trees. Both will readily come to thistle seed bird feeders. If you stand outside and hold your feeder at arm’s length, the goldfinches will come and land on the feeder because they are so anxious to feed.

It’s not too early to put out birdhouses. Many birds such as wrens, chickadees, titmice, woodpeckers, and bluebirds will use the houses to roost in during cool fall and winter nights. If you already have birdhouses in your yard, this is the perfect time to clean them out. Wear gloves, remove the old nests and clean with a 10% bleach solution. Rinse well, allow to dry, then rehang the house.

Wild Birds Unlimited

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The Watkins Business Opportunity

• The ability for you to take control of your personal and financial future and earn in direct relation to your effort.
• Equal Opportunity: Whether you have a Harvard degree or a GED, you possess the key to take charge and make a difference in your personal development and financial well being.
• Everyone, regardless of life's challenges, has the opportunity, in accordance to your willingness and commitment to work, to learn and earn in accordance to your dreams and aspirations.
• The time and money to achieve your dreams.
• Opportunity for you to live and work as you choose according to your personal values and vision.
• A system of learning that is founded on successful people teaching and inspiring others based on their experience.
• Opportunity to develop skills that you will use in every walk of life: communication, money management, time management, goal setting, and leadership.
• The privilege of identifying people that you want to help and empower by opening the door to endless opportunities.
• Turnkey opportunity for you to learn and realize your goals and aspirations. Learning curve, motivation and inspiration increase with your belief and conviction to make it happen.

Start your own home-based business with Watkins. We offer several assortments to join Watkins and the Summit Group.

1 – The Good Tastings Starter Kit - $99.00 US; $125.00 Canada (plus tax and shipping)
2 - The Business Introduction Package - $59.95; $69.00 Canada (plus tax and shipping)
Assortment details, pdf file Assortments

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The Watkins Company is beginning its 138th year of providing outstanding products that people use every day. What other company has such a history of experience, success, and integrity?

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DID YOU KNOW THAT WATKINS:

• Offered the first known money-back guarantee?
  
• Had two leaders presented in Success Magazine’s “We Create Millionaires” article on MLM?
  
• Is 138 years old?
  
• Was rated as one of 5 Hot Home Based Companies in Executive Female Magazine?
  
• Was listed in the “A” list of Top Network Marketing Companies in Downline News Magazine?

“Don’t 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

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

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