Friday, February 3, 2012

Watkins Products on "Let's Make a Deal"


Watkins products on "Let's Make a Deal"

In case you haven't heard, the fun game show "Let's Make A Deal" is back on the air again! Comedian Wayne Brady has taken over hosting duties from Monty Hall. This is the iconic game show where audience members dress in outlandish costumes to win cash and prizes by making deals with the host.
In upcoming months, Watkins products will be featured on the show. Set your DVR to see your favorite products on this landmark television show, which airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for these dates when Watkins products are scheduled to be featured:
  • January 24, 2012
  • February 22, 2012
  • March 23, 2012
  • May 3, 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

I am addicted to this hand & nail cuticle salve!


Simple Shortbread Recipe with Butter Extract


Watkins Butter Extract
Watkins fat-free liquid flavorings are economical to use and add a full, rich flavor to a variety of foods—not just baked goods. They’re concentrated, true-to-life, and all backed by the same expertise that’s made Watkins Vanilla the choice of generations.

Quality Ingredients: High in flavoring content; full, long-lasting flavor and strength.
Convenient: The easy way to add some of your favorite flavors.
Versatile: Use for cornbread, cakes, cookies, frostings, pie crusts, biscuits, waffles, pancakes, French toast, rice, pasta, mashed potatoes and yellow squash!
Concentrated: Economical; a little goes a long way.

Hear what people are saying about Watkins Butter Extract:
“A rich, buttery flavor without the fat!”
“ After switching to Watkins, my buttercream frosting has never been better.”

21192 Butter (8 fl. oz.) Baker’s-Sized Extract $9.99 Place Order Here

Simple Shortbreads
3/4 cup/ 175 mL butter, softened
1/2 cup/ 125 mL powdered sugar
2 tsp/ 10 mL Watkins Original Double-
Strength Vanilla
1 tsp/ 5 mL Watkins Butter Extract
1/4 cup/ 60 mL cornstarch
1 1/2 cups/ 375 mL all-purpose flour

Using an electric mixer whip butter until fluffy. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and butter extract,  cornstarch and flour. Beat on low for one minute then on high for three to four minutes.

On lightly floured surface roll dough to 3/8-inch/9-mm thickness. Cut out with favorite 2-inch/5-cm cookie cutters. Place 2-inches/5-cm apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F/190°C for 12 to 15  minutes or until the edges start to brown. Makes two dozen.

Two Tone Swirls Cookie Recipe


Watkins Chocolate Extract
Watkins fat-free liquid flavorings are economical to use and add a full, rich flavor to a variety of foods—not just baked goods. They’re concentrated, true-to-life, and all backed by the same expertise that’s made Watkins Vanilla the choice of generations. Quality Ingredients: High in flavoring content; full, long-lasting
flavor and strength. Convenient: The easy way to add some of your favorite flavors. Versatile: Rich, smooth flavor for your cakes, cookies, custards, cocoas and much more! Concentrated: Economical; a little goes a long way.

Hear what people are saying about Watkins Chocolate Extract:
“ Watkins Chocolate Extract is a sweet ‘oomph’ for your milkshakes and ice cream drinks.”
“ Combine Watkins Chocolate Extract with a variety of other Watkins Extracts for flavor that is out of this world…try using in any recipe where you’re already using  almond, Coconut, Mint, Raspberry, or even Vanilla extract!”


21200 Chocolate (8 fl oz/236 mL) Baker’s-Sized Extract $9.99
Great Value—less than $1.50 per ounce!
Click here to order

Two-Tone Swirls
3/4 cup/175 mL butter, softened
1 1/4 cup/300 mL sugar
2 eggs
3 cups/750 mL all-purpose flour
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original
Double-Strength Vanilla
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Chocolate Dessert Mix
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Almond Extract
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Chocolate Extract

Beat butter in mixer bowl, gradually adding sugar and beating until wellblended.
Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder
and salt. Remove half of dough; set aside. Add vanilla to one half; fold
dessert mix and almond and chocolate extracts into other half. Cover each;
refrigerate 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

On lightly floured surface, roll out doughs separately to 12x8-inch/30x20-cm rectangles and cut each in half to form two 6x8-inch/15x20-cm rectangles. Place one chocolate layer on top of a vanilla layer, matching long edges. Starting with short side, roll the double layer halfway to center. Turn over and roll other half back to center, forming an “S” shape. Repeat with remaining dough. Wrap rolls tightly in plastic wrap; chill
in freezer until very firm, about 1-1/2 hours.

Cut dough into ¼-inch/6-mm slices; place on greased baking sheet about ½ inch/12 mm apart. Bake at 375°F/190°C for 9 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on sheet 1 minute; remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely.
Makes 42 cookies.

February 2012 Highlights Flyer


Original Double Strength Vanilla
Watkins award-winning Original Vanilla is made from the world's finest Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans. Our secret low-alcohol, double strength formula should be a staple in every kitchen.
  • Award-winning
  • The best all-purpose vanilla for baking and freezing
  • 01008 Original Double Strength Vanilla (11 fl oz/325 mL) $14.99
    SPECIAL $13.99 Value Size!


    Purest Granulated (not ground) Black Pepper—All-Natural
    When it comes to the world's most important spice, you might as well use the best. At Watkins, we buy top-quality Malabar and Lampong peppercorns (the two most potent varieties), carefully screen out fillers and stems, then granulate (not grind) them through our exclusive process, which preserves their high essential oil content.
    01140 Purest Granulated (not ground) Black Pepper—All-Natural (6 oz/170 g) $8.99
    SPECIAL $7.99


    Purest Ground Cinnamon—All-Natural
    Our award-winning high-oil Korintje cassia cinnamon has been a part of family rituals for more than 100 years. Make it part of yours, and you'll see what all the fuss is about. With about twice as much flavor as the Ceylon variety; it's the best quality cinnamon available anywhere.
  • Superior quality only available from our catalog
  • Value size means lower cost per serving
  • Watkins high-oil Korintje cassia contains 3 to 3.5% essential oil; many others on the market contain 1 to 2%, and inferior brands as low as .5%
  • 01115 Purest Ground Cinnamon—All-Natural (6 oz/170 g) $7.99
    SPECIAL $6.99
    Find these and other great specials in the February Highlights Flyer!
    Click here for February Highlights Flyer Specials — U.S.

    Click here to order your products.

    Cajun Caramel Corn Recipe


    Blazin' Cajun Snack & Dip Seasoning, (3.5 oz/100 g), 02069

    Turn "ordinary" into "extraordinary" with our versatile Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasonings. Just mix with regular or low fat sour cream, pureed cottage cheese or plain yogurt to create delicious dips and spreads for everything from crackers to crudités. Mix with cream cheese for flavorful spreads for roll-ups, cheese balls and canapés.
    $8.99

    In February, purchase two Snack & Dip Seasonings, save $1.00 on each!

    Cajun Caramel Corn
    Makes a great Super Bowl snack!

    18 cups/4.5 liters popped popcorn
    1 1/2 cups/375 mL firmly packed brown sugar
    1/2 cup/125 mL butter
    1/3 cup/80 mL light corn syrup
    1 tsp/5 mL lemon juice
    2 to 4 tsp/10 to 20 mL Watkins Blazin' Cajun Snack & Dip Mix
    1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking soda
    Heat oven to 200° F/95° C. Pour popcorn into a large roasting pan.
    In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, syrup and lemon juice. Mix well. Cook on medium, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil until mixture reaches 260° F/125° C (hard ball stage). Remove pan from heat. Quickly stir in 2 tsp/ 10 mL of Watkins Blazin' Cajun Snack & Dip Mix and the baking soda. Pour over popcorn and stir to coat well. Bake for 1 hour in preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes.
    Remove from oven. Empty popcorn onto waxed paper. Break apart with hands. Sprinkle with additional Blazin' Cajun seasoning to taste, if desired. Store in a tightly-covered container.
    Makes 18 (1 cup/250 mL) servings.

    Monday, September 26, 2011