SummerEdition ~ Whats New at Watkins     Watkins Gourmet Extracts and Flavorings Taste fruit flavors so real you’ll think they were just picked! These quality extracts are concentrated, true-to-life, and all backed by the same expertise that’s made Watkins Vanilla the choice of generations. Perfect for the summer months. Be sure to visit our pantry above.   21381  Banana Extract     21395  Lemon Extract     21368  Mango Extract     21387  Orange Extract     21367  Peach Extract     21389  Pineapple Extract     21705  Raspberry Extract     21386  Strawberry Extract  And that's not all--we have many more delicious flavors. (59 mL/2 fl. oz) Watkins Root Beer Extract makes a return--for a limited time only. See our Root Beer Baked Beans recipe on this page. Root Beer Extract Item #21600   ________________________________________ Welcome to Watkins Become a Watkins customer and enjoy our fine products for your pantry, medicine chest, laundry room and more. $$ saving specials every month.   Do you love Watkins herbs and spices? Now you can buy Watkins famous gourmet spices online and get free online recipes.   There is no better time than now to think about becoming an Independent Watkins Associate and enjoy the same customer privileges while making money, getting deep IWA discounts and helping others enjoy the good life. Watkins has been producing high-quality products for you and your family since 1868. I want to see more Independent Associate information   _______________________________________ Watkins Delicious Recipes Root Beer Baked Beans    Ingredients 1/2 lb/225 g bacon, diced 1 medium onion, diced 2 tbsp/30 mL Original Barbecue Sauce Concentrate 1/4 cup/60 mL ketchup 2 (28 oz/798 g) cans baked beans 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Root Beer Extract 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL prepared mustard 2 tbsp/30 mL brown sugar Dash Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce To taste Black Pepper    Directions Cook bacon and onion in skillet until bacon is brown and crisp. Pour off drippings. Combine barbecue sauce concentrate and ketchup; add to skillet. Mix in remaining ingredients. Bake at 300°F/150°C for 1 hour. Makes 12 servings. Brushfire Burgers with Smoky Jalapeño Topping     Ingredients 2 lbs/900 g lean ground beef 4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup/60 mL) 4 tsp/20 mL Meat Magic 1 tsp/5 mL Cilantro 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Sage 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Onion & Garlic Pepper 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Seasoning Salt 8 hamburger buns Topping 3/4 cup/180 mL mayonnaise 1/4 cup/60 mL jalapeno mustard 2 tsp/10 mL Chipotle Liquid Spice Cooking Directions Combine topping ingredients; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Preheat grill to medium heat. Combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form into 8 patties about 3/4 inch/20 mm thick. Grill about 15 minutes, turning once, or until desired doneness is reached. Serve on buns with topping (or offer Watkins Steak Sauce, for guests who don't want mayonnaise). _______________________________________     Good News from Watkins   New USDA Certified, 100% Organic Herbs and Spices Available (US Only) Watkins has been a pioneer in premium, gourmet herbs and spices for over 100 years, so it’s only natural that we offer a premium line of organic herbs and spices. Watkins new line of nineteen USDA certified, 100% Organic Herbs and Spices are packaged in beautiful gold tins, reminiscent of the Gold Medals we received for the highest quality spices in Paris in 1928. And according to the marketing research firm ACNielsen, these nineteen spices represent approximately 70% of the total spice demand for the every day consumer. Watkins will continue to offer our current line of Gourmet All-Natural Herbs and Spices while meeting the demands of the growing consumer base that prefers organic foods. Why Organic? A growing segment of North American consumers is seeking organic food for all or part of their diet. To meet these needs, Watkins now offers a new line of USDA certified, 100% Organic Herbs and Spices. These Organic Herbs and Spices are another way to expand Watkins Associates’ customer base. Organic food differs from conventionally produced food in the way it is grown, handled, and processed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers this definition of organic food: “Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled ‘organic,’ a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too.” Watkins Organic Spices are certified organic by the USDA National Organic Program under its most stringent standards: 100% organic. See more Watkins news from Spices Plus.