Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter - December 1, 2012

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table! Thanks for choosing me as your Watkins Associate!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013! 

This is the last issue of 2012 so I am wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope all of you are safe and warm and your property undamaged if you were near the path of hurricane Sandy.

I'm including the Emergency Holiday Cooking Tips and Substitutions and Holiday Cooking Help Lines again this month to help with those last minute cooking emergencies.

Look at the delicious recipes we have for you this issue - French Toast Souffle, Oreo Peppermint Bark, Dark Chocolate Cherry Fudge, Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies, and No-Bake Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Oatmeal Cookies.

If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. Get a $30 gift certificate if you sign up with me as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001. Sign up at my business information web site http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346, at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitneyunder Join Us - As an Associate, or by calling Watkins at 1-800-928-5467. Give my name and ID# as your sponsor.

Read this issue now: http://www.everydaynecessities.com/december1-2012newsletter.htm

View all December Specials and the complete product line at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com You’ll find Monthly Specials on the side menu.

Check out our Watkins 2012 Holiday Favorites Flyer.

+ = + = + = Free shipping on orders over $150.00 + = + = + =

Stock up on your favorite products or combine orders with friends and family to have your products shipped free of charge!

Price List of December Specials in .PDF format to help you plan your order: US December 2012 Price List

Place your order at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com or call 1-800-928-5467 (1-800-WATKINS) to place an order. Please give my name and ID#, Eleisia Whitney #335001, as your Watkins Associate.

December Specials

Save $1.00 on Double Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract	Purchase one 6 oz. Cinnamon, get one 6 oz. Black Pepper for $5.49	Save $1.00 each on Select Baker’s-Sized Extracts, 8 oz, Limited Quantities
Save $1.00 on Select Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasonings	Save $.50 to $1.00 on Watkins Gourmet Gravy Mix - Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix and Country Gourmet Gravy Mix	Purchase one Cooking Spray (01040) and one Baking Powder (01039), get one Baking Cocoa for $4.89
All-Natural Gourmet Herbs & Spices - NEW	Save $1.00 on Gourmet Original Barbecue Sauce	Gift Assortments - Your Favorite Watkins Gifts, Boxed & Ready to Give
Purchase one Menthol Camphor Ointment, get one Menthol Camphor Relief Mist for $3.99	Purchase one Menthol Lavender Drops, get one Menthol Camphor Bath Soak for $4.59	Save $2.00 on NEW Apricot and Pequi Oil Body Butter
Purchase one Hand & Body Lotion 20510, 20442 or 20486), get the matching Body Oil Mist for $5.99	Purchase one Hands & Feet Retreat (20438) or one Lavender Essentials (20545), get one Lotion Devotion for $6.99	Save $.50 each on Watkins Natural Baby Care - Oil, Lotion, Wash, Balm
Lavender Personal Care - Sugar and Shea Body Scrub and Lavender Creme Bath	Purchase any Liquid Dish Soap (26771, 26778, 26772, 26773 or 26774), get matching All-Purpose Cleaner for $3.49	Natural Foaming Hand Soaps - Under $5.00

Live the Life You Desire
If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. Join with me as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001. Sign up at my business information web site http://www.vanillasage.com, at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney under Join Us - As an Associate, or by calling Watkins at 1-800-928-5467. Give my name and ID# as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001.

As you know, when you join Watkins as an Associate you receive a 25% discount on the products you order for yourself and 25% to 39% commission on sales. Join for just $39.95 (plus tax).
Visit www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a for details with no pressure or obligation.

Place your product order at my Watkins website www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney
www.NotJustVanilla.com
www.everydaynecessities.com

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table! Thanks for choosing me as your Watkins Associate!

Happy Thanksgiving in the US Thursday, November 22!

This issue includes Emergency Holiday Cooking Tips and Substitutions and Holiday Cooking Help Lines.

The new 52 Herb and Spice Line is now available. See the complete list or herbs and spices later in this issue.

Double Strength Vanilla and Imitation Double Strength Clear Vanilla are both on sale this month. Also on sale are Soup and Gravy Bases for your pantry, and for your medicine chest, Petro-Carbo Salve and Pain Relieving Liniment.

Look at the delicious recipes we have for you this issue - Mini German Pancakes, Cinnamon Apple Rolls, Shrimp Dip, and Herb Stuffing.

If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. Get a $30 gift certificate if you sign up with me as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001. Sign up at my business information web site http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346, at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney under Join Us - As an Associate, or by calling Watkins at 1-800-928-5467. Give my name and ID# as your sponsor.

Read this issue now:  http://www.everydaynecessities.com/november15-2012newsletter.htm

 

View all November Specials and the complete product line at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com You’ll find Monthly Specials on the side menu.  

 

Check out our Watkins 2012 Holiday Favorites Flyer.

 

 

+ = + = + = Free shipping on orders over $150.00 + = + = + =

Stock up on your favorite products or combine orders with friends and family to have your products shipped free of charge!

Price List of November Specials in .PDF format to help you plan your order: US November 2012 Price List

 

Place your order at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com  or call 1-800-928-5467 (1-800-WATKINS) to place an order. Please give my name and ID#, Eleisia Whitney #335001, as your Watkins Associate.

 

November Specials

Save $1.00 each on Original Double Strength Vanilla and Double Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract	Save $1.00 each on Select Baker’s-Sized Extracts, 8 oz	52 All-Natural Gourmet Herbs & Spice - NEW glass bottles!
Gourmet Herb & Spice Blends - NEW glass bottles!	Gift Assortments...Your Favorite Watkins Gifts, Boxed & Ready to Give!	Save on Soup and Gravy Bases - Beef, Chicken, Onion, Cream, Mushroom
Purchase one Cinnamon, 6 oz., get one Black Pepper, 6 oz. for $5.49	Save on Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix and Country Gourmet Gravy Mix	Purchase one Cooking Spray (01040) and one Baking Powder (01039), get one Baking Cocoa for $4.89
Save on Chocolate and Lemon Dessert and Frosting Mixes	Purchase any Grapeseed Oil (01528, 01527 or 01535), get one Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil for $6.99	Save on Watkins Seasoning Blends - Cinna-Cream Sprinkles, All-Natural Poultry Seasoning, Economy Size Seasoning Salt
Save $1.50 on Petro-Carbo First Aid Salve	Save $2.00 on J.R. Watkins Pain Relieving Liniment	Save $1.00 on Cough Syrup & Decongestant
Purchase any Sink Set (20472, 20469 or 20467) at $16.99 ($1.00 off), get the second (same scent) for $10.99	Save $1.00 on Hand Creams	Big Savings on Natural-Based Supplements - Limited Quantities

Live the Life You Desire
If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. Join with me as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001. Sign up at my business information web site http://www.vanillasage.com, at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney under Join Us - As an Associate, or by calling Watkins at 1-800-928-5467. Give my name and ID# as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001.

As you know, when you join Watkins as an Associate you receive a 25% discount on the products you order for yourself and 25% to 39% commission on sales. Join for just $39.95 (plus tax).
Visit www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a for details with no pressure or obligation.

Place your product order at my Watkins website www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney
www.NotJustVanilla.com
www.everydaynecessities.com

Original Double Strength Vanilla in the Gallon Size

 

Vanilla is the most popular flavor in the world today, and few companies can claim a name association with vanilla like Watkins. Having produced the world’s finest vanilla since 1895 and receiving the Grand Prize with Gold Medal for Highest Quality at the International Exposition, Paris in 1928, Watkins is recognized as the name in vanilla by hundreds of thousands of loyal customers. Our dedication to quality begins with buying only the finest vanilla beans.

The best vanilla beans in the world are those of the Bourbon variety, specifically those grown on the island of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. This labor-intensive crop is of such high quality that a single bean can retail for more than $3 (U.S.).

Watkins’ signature blend of real vanilla extract and rich fortifiers (including artificial flavorings)give its award-winning Original Double Strength Vanilla a delicious, concentrated flavor that is economical to use and guarantees superior results.

 

If you are a commercial baker or make lots of baked goods for family and friends, the gallon size of Watkins Vanilla may be the perfect choice for you!

 

Both Original Double-Strength Vanilla (01077) and Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla (01076)are available in the gallon size as well as the 11 fluid ounce size. Both are made from a blend of ingredients that makes the flavor bake-proof and freeze-proof as well as double-strength.

 

Original Double-Strength Vanilla (gallon) - 01077 $119.99

Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla (gallon) - 01076  $69.99

Place your order at http://www.watkinsonline.com/productsgroup.cfm?Parent=3&family=314&gCatalogLocale=USA&ECredit=335001&group=749

Tip:
Store vanilla and all other extracts away from excessive heat and light for long-lasting flavor results.
 

Fun Fact:
Watkins has sold nearly 13.5 million gallons of vanilla extract—enough to fill 17 olympic-sized swimming pools or fill a standard bathtub to the rim 213,682 times.

Glazed Apple Muffins

Glazed Apple Muffins

Fall is apple picking season. I have lots of fond memories of picking apples at the orchard with my dad when I was young. Crisp autumn weather and bright red and green apples. We could hardly wait to pick an apple, polish it on our shirt, and take a big juicy bite.

I ran across the original recipe at Chasing Some Blue Sky and adapted it using Watkins products.

These muffins are moist with lots of cinnamon apple flavor. The glaze adds the perfect topping.

Glazed Apple Muffins

Apple Ingredients:
2 large granny smith apples, peeled and diced small
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Watkins Cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup flour

Muffin Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons Watkins Cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk

Glaze Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla
1 tablespoon hot water

First, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 20 muffin cups with paper muffin liners. (Original directions said recipe made 14 muffins. I made 20 regular-sized muffins following this recipe.

Mix all apple ingredients except flour in a skillet and cook over medium heat until apples are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Stir in flour to coat apples. (This keeps apples from sinking to bottom of muffins).

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and set aside.

In a separate large bowl beat together applesauce, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Then, add vanilla and mix thoroughly.

Stir the dry ingredients (flour mixture) into the applesauce mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients and making sure everything is thoroughly combined. Stir in apples until just combined; don't over mix.

Spoon batter into paper liners in muffin tins, nearly filling the liners. Bake until muffin tops are golden brown and springy to the touch, 15 to 17 minutes. (Baking time will vary depending on how full you fill muffin liners. I checked for doneness with a toothpick.)

Cool muffins in pan for a few minutes; then transfer to wire rack and cool 10 minutes before glazing.

Make the glaze by mixing the melted butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla and water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. When muffins have cooled, dip the tops of the muffins into the glaze and allow to cool to room temperature. Dip tops again if you have extra glaze.

Eleisia
http://www.Watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney or http://www.NotJustVanilla.com

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin pie season is quickly arriving. I always bake pumpkin pie for the Thanksgiving holiday. Make your own pumpkin pie spice for pies and other desserts. This spice adds warm delicious flavor to pumpkin bread, cakes, cupcakes, quick breads, frostings, pancakes, waffles, cookies, ciders, and oatmeal.

If you'd like to mix up some pumpkin pie spice, measure the following spices into a small jar and shake well to blend. Store in air-tight jar away from heat and light. Yields about 1/4 cup.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

3 tablespoons Watkins Ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Watkins Ground Ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Ground Allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Ground Cloves
3/4 teaspoon Watkins Ground Nutmeg

If you prefer, adjust the amount of each spice to your personal taste.

This is a simple and quick recipe for Pumpkin Cupcakes using pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
1 18.5-ounce box yellow cake mix (plus the ingredients called for in the package directions)
1/2  teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
2  8-ounce bars cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins Maple Extract
24  pieces candy corn

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners. Prepare the cake mix as directed but with the following change: Add the pumpkin pie spice and substitute the can of pumpkin puree for the water called for in the package directions.
2. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tins and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool.
3. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar, and maple extract until creamy. Spread on the cupcakes and top each with a piece of candy corn.

Note: Candy corn color will bleed into frosting so if using canding corn as a topping decoration, add just before serving.

Order spices at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney or http://www.NotJustVanilla.com