GOURMET NEWS
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 DON'T LET BAD SPICES SPOIL YOUR HOLIDAY
RESTOCK WITH WATKINS
PLUS FINISH YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT NO COST!
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Greetings!
Imagine the scents of Sage, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cloves floating through your kitchen this holiday season. Whoops -- unless the spices are too old and flat. Spices past their prime rob holiday foods of flavor and aroma.
Don't believe me? I read it in the local newspaper. But it's something that we've known at Watkins for a long time. That's why we sell our products in small containers so when it's used for the last time, it's still as fresh as the day you opened the can or jar.
The best way to check your spices is by look, smell and taste. That's how I found out my prized hot curry was not so hot any more. In fact, it was scentless. Now I have Watkins Organic Curry, and its scent is luscious. Plus it tastes great in the Scallop Stew recipe I invented this week. Check the recipe out in this edition of Watkins Gourmet News.
The best way to check your spices is by look, smell and taste. Toss spices with faded color, diminished scent and flavor.
From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, here are the spices most often needed for holiday meals:
Watkins Organic Cloves The dried, unopened buds of the myrtle flower have a strong, sweet penetrating flavor. Our ground cloves from Indonesia are one of the world's most aromatic and important spices. The name for this spice comes from the Latin clavus, meaning "nail," which is what the whole spice resembles. One of the most aromatic and important spices, cloves originated in the Moluccas, or Spice Islands.
Use in baked goods, confections, liqueurs, pickles, chili sauce, catsup, meats, vegetables, mincemeat, beverages, sauces, marinades, marmalades and puddings.
Watkins Organic Nutmeg The hard kernel of the peach-like fruit imparts a
rich nut-like flavor. Watkins selects only the finest seed from Indonesia. Use in baked goods, eggnogs, custards, cheese, eggs, fish and poultry dishes, whipped cream toppings, fruits, ice cream, coffee cakes and applesauce. It's a long-used holiday spice with centuries of tradition.
Watkins Organic Sage No bird is ready for the oven unless its stuffed with this flavorful sage from Croatia. This Mediterranean herb got its name because of the ancient belief that it strengthened the memory and imparted wisdom.
Watkins Allspice From the dried berries of an evergreen tree growing in Jamaica, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras, it takes its name from its flavor, which is said to be a combination of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper. Excellent in baking or in
Caribbean or Middle Eastern meat dishes; also great in puddings, baked fruits, cakes, cranberries, barbecue and brown sauces, cooked vegetables, cookies, pickles and relishes.
Watkins Organic Ginger We have found the very finest ginger roots in Indonesia. They have been carefully dried to preserve their warm, spicy flavor. Ginger is used primarily for baking in the West and for savory dishes in the East. Gingerbread, cookies,
cakes, pumpkin pie, orange/yellow vegetables, pickles and conserves, baked beans, and Asian stir-fries. Many people put powdered ginger in capsules as a natural remedy for motion sickness.
Watkins Organic Cinnamon Our flavorful cinnamon from Indonesia is the best quality available anywhere. The best cassia available today is from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.Use in all types of baked goods, such as pies, cakes, rolls and cookies. Excellent with fruit desserts, especially apples and peaches. Use sparingly in meat,
poultry and game dishes.It was a popular spice for meat in the Middle Ages.
Watkins Organic Black Pepper We have searched the globe and found the most
flavorful pepper from Sri Lanka. Black pepper is the world's most popular and important  spice. It is used in virtually every cuisine in the world.
Watkins also has some seasoning blends that are excellent for the holidays as well. I have tried our Pumpkin Pie Spice and it makes incredible Pumpkin Pies as well as great seasoning for squash and sweet potatoes. And for Apple Pies, Cobblers, Crisps and more, check out our Apple Bake Seasoning.
WANT TO DO ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FREE?
Hold a Watkins Party in your home or on the phone (& email). No cooking, no cleaning, just fun. My hostesses typically receive $150 to $283 in free Watkins products. But call me soon as orders all have to be in by Dec. 8 for Christmas delivery.
Warmest Regards,
Susan Fox (480) 671-3824
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Schedule a Watkins Party Now!
Get all your Christmas Shopping done FREE! Hurry. Orders must be placed by Dec. 8!
Enjoy a relaxing holiday party tasting Watkins products in your home with your friends, or if you dread housecleaning and cooking, have a Party with Me in the Ether. That's a nebulous bit of air over the earth where you
can just float: no cooking, no cleaning, just fun. And you do get to talk to
your friends, but on the phone. Plus your friends will receive prizes.
One name will be picked from a hat, and orders over $100 are guaranteed
a lovely Watkins gift. My hostesses typically earn $150 to $283 in free
Watkins product whether they hold the event in their home or in the air. That is a track record that can work for you. Call me
today to schedule your party. But hurry! Orders have to be placed before Dec. 8 in order to have Christmas delivery. (480) 671-3824 or email me at swkid10328@msn.com
If you really enjoy the closeness of a face to face with your friends, I can organize a holiday party for you that will knock their socks off. It will be fun! Besides great food to eat, everyone can play Watkins Bingo. If you are out of state, put me on the speaker phone and I will award the Bingo prizes personally, plus I will tell your guests about great Watkins products. So when they order, you will receive a lot of free Watkins product.
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Susan's Organic Curry Scallop Stew
Sweet and Delicious
Hey, I had only six scallops for dinner. They were very fresh, but I
couldn't serve that as a stand alone. So I threw the scallops into a
frying pan with a generous dose of white cooking wine and virgin olive
oil. I cooked them on medium heat until they were almost done, adding a
shake of Watkins 100% Organic Dill, Watkins 100% Organic Cumin, Watkins 100% Organic Garlic Powder and Watkins 100% Organic Curry Powder. Wow that curry powder is good. I didn't have to go digging in my cupboard for my spices as I have a Watkins Spice Rack sitting on my counter top and all I have to do is whirl it around and 16 different organic spices are immediately at my fingertips.
After the scallops were almost cooked I used a slotted spoon to put
them in a bowl and set them aside. In my fabulous fishy curry juice in
the pan, I added chunks of fresh garlic, chunks of half a red onion,
small chunks of one fresh zucchini
from the garden and small chunks of one small fresh eggplant. If I'd
had mushrooms, then mushroom chunks would have been very good in this.
So I sauteed the vegetables until they were soft but still crunchy, adding olive oil as
needed so my curry juice wouldn't disappear. Then I put in half a stick
of butter and a tablespoon of flour. And I added milk, making a lovely
white vegetable sauce to accompany my scallops. Now I added my Watkins Sea Salt, and a lot more Watkins curry to taste. Wow, this was tasting
good! I put the scallops back in and I had a sweet Scallop Curry Stew
in less than 40 minutes. My husband was very happy. And he got lots to
eat.
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Save on Organic Spices, the Spice Rack when you buy 12 Organic Spices, Pepper, cooking staples like our Aluminum-Free Baking Powder, Limited Edition Seasonal Extracts like Hazelnut or Irish Cream, our unique and professional-looking Food Colors, Special Edition Collector's Nutmeg, Original Double Strength Vanilla, Our new Natural Body Creams (organic shea butters), lip tints, liniments, Pomegranate Spice Sink Set, our Manicure Pack and our Aloe & Green Tea Sink Set, plus our all-natural pure extracts -- lemon, orange, almond & peppermint, organic pure vanilla, Petro-Carbo, various food supplements -- all you could want for Christmas & more.
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Hi. I'm Susan Fox.
MY BUSINESS IS GROWING RIGHT NOW. Are
you looking for a way to earn some extra income, pay off debt, prepare
for retirement, protect yourself against job loss? Does your 401K need recharging after the recent market
plunge? Even in a down economy, Watkins is an excellent business opportunity. Watkins is recession-proof because "people need to eat.
They need consumables, personal care and cleaning products (even in a
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according to Wayne Unruh, #1 top manager at Watkins for 2008, and my
mentor in the business. He knows a couple,
who have been in Watkins for 13 years, and they believe this is their best year yet
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Sincerely,
Susan Fox (480) 671-3824
The Southwest Kid's Wonderful Cornucopia of Watkins Wares
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