Watkins Blog

February 4, 2006

Butterscotch Brownies

Filed under: Recipes — shannon @ 8:00 am

Butterscotch Brownies
 
 
 

Ingredients
6 tbsp/90 mL margarine or butter, softened
1-1/2 cups/375 mL brown sugar
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tsp/10 mL Butter Pecan Extract
2 cups/500 mL all-purpose flour
1 tsp/5 mL Baking Powder
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL baking soda
1/2 cup/125 mL butterscotch chips
Cooking Spray
 

Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Beat margarine and sugar until well mixed. Add egg whites and extract; mix well. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; beat until smooth. Stir in butterscotch chips. Spoon mixture into 13 x 9-inch/33 x 23-cm baking dish coated with Watkins Cooking Spray. With knife or spatula, smooth out surface to make even. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies test done. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire rack. 

Makes 24 brownies, 1 per serving.
 

Nutrition Facts
Makes 24 brownies, 1 per serving. 

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 140
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 25 g
Sodium 120 mg
Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Dietary Fiber 0 g

February 3, 2006

Why Watkins?

Filed under: Watkins — shannon @ 5:59 pm

Many people ask me how I got involved in Watkins.  I tell them that a few years ago I watched this great movie with William H. Macy about Watkins salesman Bill Porter.  It is called Door to Door and is a great feel good movie.  It also made me want to find out more about the Watkins company and in doing so I decided to sign up.  I highly recommend the movie and if you are interested in finding out more about the company you can do so at my informational website Your Vanilla Biz. 

February 1, 2006

February Specials

Filed under: Monthly Specials — shannon @ 1:45 pm

This month has some stock up and save specials.  There is a great deal on gourmet herbs for February:

Basil (13 g/.5 oz)
Bay Leaves (4 g/.1 oz)
Cilantro (11 g/.4 oz)
Dill (15 g/.5 oz)
Italian Seasoning (23 g/.8 oz)
Marjoram (10 g/.4 oz)
Oregano (14 g/.5 oz)
Parsley (6 g/.2 oz)
Rosemary (14 g/.5 oz)
Sage (13 g/.5 oz)
Tarragon (12 g/.4 oz)
Thyme (18 g/.6 oz)
Regularly $4.59
Special $4.29

This is also a great month to save on Watkins Clear Vanilla.  When you need your frosting and baked goods to be pure white use Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract and save $1.50.

Our 6 oz tin of Watkins Cinnamon is also on sale.  Stop using store bought and bring flavorful award-winning high-oil Korintje cassia into your kitchen.  Did you know?
In recent studies cinnamon has been found to lower blood sugar and cholesterol in those with Type 2 diabetes. 

So many other things on sale this month.  Check them out at my Online Catalog. 

January 31, 2006

Chile Con Queso Dip

Filed under: Recipes — shannon @ 11:22 pm

Here is a good one for your Super Bowl Party.

Ingredients
1/2 cup/125 mL chopped onion
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Garlic Flakes
2 tbsp/30 mL water
1 can (14.5 oz/411 g) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 oz/113 g) chopped green chiles
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Chili Powder
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt
1/2 tsp/5 ml, more if desired Jalapeño Hot Pepper Sauce
1/2 cup/125 mL reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 package (8 oz/227 g) reduced-fat cream cheese
 

Cooking Directions
Combine onion, garlic flakes, and water in medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until onion is tender and water has evaporated. Stir in tomatoes, chiles, chili powder, salt, and jalapeño sauce. Cook until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cheeses and heat until melted, stirring constantly. Serve hot.

Makes 12 servings.
 

Nutrition Facts
Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories 80
Protein 4 g
Carbohydrates 5 g
Sodium 340 mg
Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g

January 25, 2006

Welcome

Filed under: Watkins — shannon @ 9:48 pm

Welcome to my Watkins blog.  I’ve started this blog so that I can talk about my favorite Watkins products and how I use them in my home.  I will also be putting recipes here from time to time.