Winter Edition ~ Whats New at Watkins             January Special   All-Natural Gourmet Herbs & Spices 01920Allspice 01921 Basil 01922 Bay Leaves 01923 Cayenne Pepper 01924 Celery Seed 01925 Cilantro 01955 Cloves (whole) 01930 Garlic Flakes 01974 Italian Seasoning 01934 Marjoram 01935 Minced Green Onion 01938 Onion Flakes 01944 Red Pepper Flakes 01947 Tarragon Regularly $5.49 – Special $4.59 each Choose a catalog for above links and start shopping! ________________________________________ 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  Also visit A Better Cook for ideas, hints, tips, articles and more. Cooking with Watkins herbs, spices and blends is as easy as ABC. _______________________________________ Watkins Delicious Recipes French Quarter Chicken Jambalaya Recipe     Ingredients 1 lb/450 g skinned, boned chicken cut into 1-inch/25-mm cubes 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL 1 tbsp/15 mL Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil 1 lb/450 g andouille or kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch/12-mm slices 1 cup/250 mL coarsely chopped onion 1 cup/250 mL coarsely chopped celery 1 cup/250 mL coarsely chopped green pepper 1 can (16 oz/454 g) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tbsp/15 mL Chicken Soup & Gravy 1-1/2 cups/375 mL water 1 can (6 oz/170 g) tomato paste 3/4 cup/180 mL uncooked regular rice 1 tbsp/15 mL Paprika 1 tsp/5 mL Chicken Seasoning 1 tsp/5 mL Thyme 1 tsp/5 mL Garlic Flakes 1/4 to 1/2 tsp/1.2 to 2.5 mL Cayenne Pepper 1 Bay Leaf   Cooking Directions Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper. In large Dutch oven or kettle, brown chicken in oil. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling; set aside. Add sausage to same Dutch oven and cook until lightly browned. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling; set aside. Sauté onions, celery, and green pepper in same Dutch oven until tender, scraping up any browned bits in pan. Add chicken, sausage and remaining ingredients to vegetables and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 40 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings. _______________________________________     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.