Romantic Dessert

Super Spice — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:55:44 +0000

Chocolate Berry Pound Cake with Whipped Berry Cream

Ingredients

Chocolate Berry Pound Cake 1/2 cup/125 mL raspberry preserves, or preserves of choice

2 cups/500 mL all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups/375 mL granulated sugar

3/4 cup/180 mL Baking Cocoa

1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL baking soda

1 tsp/5 mL salt

2/3 cup/160 mL butter, softened

2 cups/500 mL sour cream

2 eggs

1 tsp/5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla

Whipped Berry Cream

1/4 cup/60 mL raspberry preserves, or preserves of choice

1 drop red food coloring (optional)

1 cup/250 mL whipping cream

1/4 cup/60 mL sifted confectioner’s sugar
Fresh raspberries (optional garnish)

Cooking Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease and flour a 10-inch/25-cm fluted tube or bundt pan. Melt the preserves in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth, then cool. Place flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk to blend well. Add the softened butter, sour cream, eggs, vanilla and melted preserves. Beat at medium speed 3 to 4 minutes or until well-blended. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes on rack, then turn out of pan and cool completely before slicing.

To make cream: Melt preserves in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and cool slightly. Stir in red food coloring (if using). Chill beaters and bowl in freezer for several minutes. When chilled, pour cream into bowl and add sugar. Begin whipping at high speed. While whipping, slowly pour in melted preserves in a steady stream and whip until stiff. Store, covered, in refrigerator before serving over pound cake. Garnish with raspberries if desired.

Watkins Delivers on It’s New Natural Baby Line

Super Spice — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:11:30 +0000

On December 15, 2011, Watkins delivered it’s highly anticipated Natural Baby Line. This line has been in development for over a year and wasn’t released until it met our high standards for you!

The JR Watkins Naturals Baby Care line is something you can use on your precious little one without worry. Made with ingredients as wholesome and harmless as your baby, our Baby Line is free of synthetic preservatives, fragrances, and dyes. With products to soothe, nourish, and cleanse, we’ve got every inch of your baby covered.

Baby Oil: Natural oils lock in moisture. Perfect for infant massage, Essence of Fresh Shea and Rice Flower. 4 oz 100% Natural

Baby Wash: Dual-purpose, tear-free formula is great for hair and body. Natural glucosides and glyerin create a luxurious lather. Convenient pump dispenser. Essence of Fresh Shea and Rice Flower. 8 oz. 100% Natural.

Baby Lotion: Shea butter and sunflower seed oil provide lightweight moisture. Essence of Fresh Shea and Rice Flower. 8 oz

Soothing Baby Balm: Calendula and chamomile extracts soothe and calm minor skin irritations. Convenient stick application. Fragrance free. .6 oz 100% Natural

The line is comparable with other natural lines such as Burt’s Bees, Nature’s Baby Organics, Earth’s Best (Jason) to name a few. To see a chart of how we compare, please click here.

The Baby Line is not just for babies! This gentle line is especially great for anyone with sensitive skin. I personally am finding great relief from the lotion and wash, which I use both on my face, as well as body. My skin is hyper-sensitive from the many medications I am on, and I find such an “Ahhhhh” using these two.

Another one of my friends is using the baby balm on her lips. She says her lips feel fantastic, and soft.

One customer is using the balm on her cuticles.

Please give this line a try.

A Pear A Day Keeps The Pounds Away

Super Spice — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:49:45 +0000

The next time the midday munchies hit, reach for a pear. Not only will it satisfy your hunger and help you lose weight. Women who eat one pear a day ended up eating 38% more weight than pear avoiders.

French Toast Souffle

Super Spice — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:16:18 +0000

Serves: 6

Cooking Time:45 min

Ingredients

14 to 16 slices hearty white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
8 large eggs
1 ¹/2 cups reduced-fat milk
²/3 cup half-and-half
¹/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Add milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Pour cream cheese mixture over top of bread cubes, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours, or as long as overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove dish from refrigerator and let stand for 20 minutes. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until set. Sprinkle souffle with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.

Serving Tip

Serve with additional warmed maple syrup, if desired.

Slow Cooker Apple Bread Pudding

Super Spice — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:55:23 +0000

Imagine making an old-fashioned tasting Apple Bread Pudding in a slow cooker! Talk about an easy way to make a from-scratch favorite, even when you’re busy.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time:1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

8 slices white bread, cut into cubes (about 4 cups)
¹/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
¹/2 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon
¹/4 teaspoon Watkins Nutmeg
¹/8 teaspoon salt
³/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 cups peeled and chopped cooking apples
Whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar; mix well.

2. In a 4-quart slow cooker, starting with the bread mixture, alternate layers with the chopped apples.

3. Cover and cook on high setting 1-1/2 hours or low setting 3 to 4 hours, or until apples are tender. Serve warm with whipped cream.

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Two Classy Chics, Second Time Around & Adventures of Paul & Natalie

Super Spice — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:24:52 +0000

I love this time of year! One of my favorite things is learning about new products that would be perfect for those on my gift-giving list. Being a business owner, it is important to me that I purchase from other small business owners as much as I can, so these guides and reviews play a huge part in my shopping regime.

One such guide is sponsored by Two Class Chics, Second Time Around and Adventures Of Paul and Natalie. I recommend visiting every day to see what is new and fun being reviewed and whom it might fit on your gift giving list!

Coastal Pumpkin Seeds

Super Spice — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:51:13 +0000

Coastal Pumpkin Seeds

Use seeds from this year’s Jack-O-Lantern and make a tasty, nutritious treat!

4 cups/960 mL raw pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Seafood Seasoning

Watkins Cooking Spray

Preheat oven to 300°F/150°C. Rinse pumpkin seeds in a colander and spread out on paper towels; pat dry. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the seeds out in a single layer. Spray tops of seeds with additional cooking spray. Sprinkle seafood seasoning evenly over the tops. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until dry and toasted. Cool for a few minutes before serving

Excellent Fall Dish: Fruited Acorn Squash

Super Spice — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:22:49 +0000

Serves: 4

Cooking Time:45 min

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds each) (see Tip)
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
³/4 cup peeled, seeded and chopped orange
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
¹/2 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon
¹/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pierce squash with a fork, and arrange on paper towels in microwave. Microwave on high power for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Cut in half, and remove seeds.
In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, orange, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Spoon evenly into squash halves and place on baking sheets.
Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the squash is tender.

BEST EVER Popcorn Balls

Super Spice — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:44:13 +0000

I have great memories of making popcorn balls with my mom and sister when we were growing up. This is one of my favorite things to make, and they are oooh so yummy!!

Best Ever Popcorn Balls

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In:20 Minutes | Serves: 20

Sweet, crunchy balls of popcorn.

Ingredients

3/4 cup light corn syrup

1/4 cup margarine

2 teaspoons cold water

2 5/8 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 cup marshmallows

5 quarts plain popped popcorn

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine,cold water, confectioners’ sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.

Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

User’s Tips and Advice These are awesome! I put a piece of chocolate in the middle of each ball, then put them in a small bag and tied with ribbon. I gave one to each kid at the party and told them there was a surprise inside. Of course I had to eat one!

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Super Spice — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:33:46 +0000

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour

Ready In: 1 hour 10 minutes | Servings: 8

These pumpkin seeds make a great tasting and healthy snack.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.

Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

***I make this recipe myself but substitute the butter with olive oil which is healthier and doesn’t burn. Very yummy!