During the holiday season, we find ourselves rushed and we sometimes neglect eating right. This breakfast shake is wonderful for the whole family but especially good for any diabetics in your family.

Banana-Pineapple Breakfast Shake

2 cups plain fat-free yogurt

1 can (8ozs) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

1 medium ripe banana

8 packets sugar substitute

1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla

1/8 teaspoon Watkins ground Nutmeg

1 cup ice cubes

Fresh pineapple slices (optional)

Place all ingredients in blender. Cover; blend until smooth. Pour into 4 serving glasses. Garnish with pineapple slices.

Makes 4 servings

For a diabetic diet this would be ½ Milk, 1 ½ Fruit Dietary Exchanges. Only 27 grams Carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber less then 1 gram fat, 8 grams protein and sodium 95mg

Watkins Cream Soup and Gravy Base wears many hats (1) great soup base (2) gravy foundation (3) white sauce base. I use the medium sauce for a delicious yellow bean side dish and I have also used it with peas and pearl onions. It also makes a great macaroni and cheese dish.

WATKINS BASIC WHITE SAUCE RECIPES

BASIC THIN WHITE SAUCE

Combine ½ cup Soup Base with ¼ cup flour. Add 1 cup milk and 1½ cups water. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly, boil one minute. Use for Soups. Makes 3 cups.

MEDIUM WHITE SAUCE

Follow basic directions, increasing flour to ½ cup. Use over vegetables.

THICK WHITE SAUCE

Follow basic directions increasing flour to ¾ cup. Use in casseroles.

If you’re looking for a particular Watkins recipe email me and I will be happy to send it to you.

Are you one of the thousands of men and women, whose jobs keep them out in the elements this coming winter? Does your hands chap and crack or split painfully? You do not have to suffer anymore- Watkins has the answer it is their Ultra-Rich Hand Cream that has a rich formula of lanolin oil. The lanolin helps seal your skin’s own natural moisture and leaves a protective barrier against the harshest conditions.

Take advantage of the sale price to save on your purchase. If you experience heels, elbows and knees softening up Ultra-Rich Hand Cream works wonders of them.

FALL THE TIME TO PICK APPLES AT THE ORCHARD!

Remember before you make your trip to the orchard get Watkins all natural baking spice the Apple Bake Seasoning it helps take the guess work out of making your apple pies, breads and a geat touch on oatmeal.

LOOKING FOR AN WATKINS ASSOCIATE or A SITE TO PURCHASE YOUR WATKINS PRODUCTS!

Just visit my online Watkins Store you will find all of Watkins products there and information on each product in a safe shopping environment.

You can also contact me by EMAIL

Watkins seasonal favorites have something for the baker like the Apple Spice Bread, Pumpkiin Bread and the Orange Spice Bread Mixes. I love the mixes, and what is so great about them you can put them together in no time for a breakfast treat or unexpected company.

I always look forward to the hot coca mixes, white chocolate almond, raspberry truffle and peppermint stick don’t be disappointed order yours soon they sell out rather fast.

Pomegrate spice sink set would make a wonderful gift for someone on your list. Have you been reading about Watkins wonderful plant-based cleaning products that are biodegradable and non-toxic, here is your chance to try them out by purchasing the Natural Home Care Sampler Kit.

This is just a sampling of the wonderful products in the seasonal favorites, go online or click on the link remember they are here just for the holiday season and when they sell out you will have to wait until next year to try them.

The winner of this monthly Watkins product draw is Sue, I will be contacting Sue by email. To be eligible to win the drawing you will have to register for the Spice Peddler newsletter.