My Pot of Gold

I was driving home one day last week and this beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky after it had rained. I pulled over to take a picture. I love seeing nature at its best. The picture doesn't do justice but I wanted to share.
I kept thinking, where is my pot of gold at the end of that rainbow? I keep waiting to find it. What would I do if I did suddenly find it one day? I have so many things in my head that I would like to do with that pot of gold.
You know what? All the gold in the world cannot buy happiness. I know you say "But it sure would help". Temporarily it would probably help, but God, my family and friends are my pot of gold. I love them all and they bring me the most happiness that can be found.

Watkins Cinnamon

Let's talk cinnamon. I love cinnamon so much I use it on as many things as I can. I have tried many brands before finding Watkins Cinnamon, there is no comparison. It is so good, you don't have to use as much in a recipe. All of the natural oils are in the cinnamon, no ground up twigs, branches or leaves, just pure cinnamon. Want a sample, I will send you one just for asking.

Cinnamon is one of the world’s oldest and most
popular spices; it is used in cuisines around the
world and is the most important “sweet spice.”
There are two kinds of cinnamon: Ceylon
cinnamon and cassia.
Ceylon cinnamon (sometimes called “true”
cinnamon) is native to Sri Lanka. It is a pale tan
color and has an exceptionally mild flavor; very
pleasant, but so delicate that it seems weak to
the North American palate. Most of the Ceylon
cinnamon imported into the United States is
re-exported to Mexico.
Almost all of what we in North America call
“cinnamon” is actually cassia, which has a
more intense flavor. Watkins purchases the best
cinnamon available on the market…specifically,
Korintje cassia. When the cinnamon is received,
it is inspected for cleanliness and freedom from
foreign matter before being ground. It is our strict
attention to detail that makes our cinnamon the
very best available.
• Korintje cassia: The strongest in flavor; Watkins
Cinnamon contains a minimum of 2% essential
oil; many others on the market contain 1 to 2%,
and inferior brands have as low as .5%.
• Strict quality control: Each shipment is tested
upon arrival for quality.
• Carefully ground and sifted: To assure uniform
particle size and quality.
Enjoy Watkins superior cassia cinnamon in apple
pies and on apple sauce, on ice cream and in milkshakes,
in French toast and pancake batter and on
cereal or oatmeal.

Fun Fact:
If you stacked all the containers of Cinnamon
Watkins has sold since 1895, it would be 15,766
times taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Independent Watkins Associate #300500

Watkins Black Pepper

There is no doubt a difference in peppers. Watkins is by far the best. Did you know it is sneeze proof? It is, all of the natural oils are left in the pepper and it is not ground up twigs, branches, leaves, etc. Just pure pepper. Want a sample? I will send one to you just for asking.
Black pepper is, without a doubt, the world’s most
popular and important spice. Of the total spice
usage nationwide, about a third is devoted to pepper.
It is used in virtually every cuisine in the world.
Its versatility and popularity have earned it the title
“The King of Spices.”
Watkins has been famous for pepper for over a
hundred years, and has always purchased the best
peppercorns available on the market. These top
grade peppercorns are always clean and uniform,
and are carefully screened for twigs and other fillers
before being granulated.
Once granulated, the pepper is immediately
packed into our trademark black tin.
• Malabar and Lampong peppercorns: The strongest
in flavor; preferred for processing because
they retain more flavor. The Malabar variety
comes from the coast of India; Lampong is from
Indonesia.
• Exclusive granulating process: Watkins exclusive
process granulates each berry into distinct
particles rather than crushing or grinding them
into dust. Our process doesn’t create as much
friction, which can evaporate the essential oils
by generating heat. The result is better flavor
retention.
• Carefully screened: Stems and other debris are
meticulously removed to ensure the purest pepper
flavor.
Fun Fact:
If you stacked all the containers of Black Pepper
sold by Watkins since 1895, it would be 35,106
times taller than the Empire State Building.

Benefits of Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil

This is one of my favorite and most used products from Watkins. I am going to share some of the benefits for you. I have been a Watkins Independent Associated since 1982 and love using the products.
Grapeseed oil is enjoying a rapid rise in popularity
today. Although this oil is relatively new to
our market, it has been produced and enjoyed in
Europe for many years—sold not only as a cooking
oil, but also in French pharmacies as a remedy
for high cholesterol. In fact, grapeseed oil is
one of the only foods shown to not only lower
LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, but also increase HDL
(“good”) cholesterol—a distinct advantage over
other oils. This wonderful oil is now available
from Watkins for the home cook concerned with
good health and great taste.
Our grapeseed oil is available unflavored or
with natural flavoring oils, and enhances your
favorite cooking:
• Original as a wonderfully light, neutral flavor
that complements any cuisine.
• Delicious: Unlike canola oil, grapeseed oil has a
wonderful, light flavor; unlike olive oil, its light,
neutral flavor won’t clash with certain foods.
• Versatile: Excellent as a dipping oil, on pastas,
for sautéing and stir-frying; as the primary oil in
salad dressings and marinades; anywhere you
would use cooking oil.
• Low in saturated fat: At 8%, it has only half the
saturated fat of olive oil; the lowest of all oils
except canola.
• Highest in polyunsaturated fat: (72%), all as
linoleic acid (Omega-6), which has the greatest
effect in raising HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering
LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides
(fat carried in the blood).
• Environmentally friendly: Pressed from grape
seeds in Italy after wine production, it requires
no new farmland or water to produce.
• Contains antioxidants: Contains vitamin E,
and a group of bioflavonoids known as proanthocyanadins,
some of the most powerful known
natural antioxidants.
• High flashpoint: Highest flashpoint of all cooking
oils; less smoke, less danger of burning.

Help, my Refrigerator Died!

You know, I just wanted to come home, sit in my lawn chair and relax. Well, that isn't happening. I had a feeling things were only going to get worse as the day went on.
Got up this morning and the stuff in the freezer was all mushy and melted. Didn't have time to clean it before heading out the door to work, so just shut it and hoped it would kick back in. Was I ever dreaming. Got home, slowly opened the freezer door expecting a miracle to happen while I was at work today. Are you kidding me? Everything is melted and it stinks, so now I am cleaning it out. Throwing away some really good stuff that I had frozen and was going to use some day. The refrigerator isn't cooling like it should either so hope that by not getting into it it will last until the repair man comes.
I was just thinking last week I should clean that freezer section out. Well by golly I am doing it tonight. Next time I will not think about it so hard. Did I put karma out there?
So better get cleaning, that's why Denise Thinks Green.

Avon Lady Calling

Many of you know I like to dabble in home based businesses and one that I have been with along with Watkins is Avon. I am an Avon Representative and I absolutely love Avon and the products. It is a great company and I meet so many new and interesting people with this part time business.
My main reason for joining Avon was because the jewelry is nickel free and I have skin allergies so I cannot wear anything but nickel free. Plus I love the price and I love the styles. I also use the makeup, I have sensitive skin and Avon works the best for me.
One of my favorite products is the Skin So Soft Bath Oil. There are so many uses for this product besides bathing with it. I do have a list if you want one that lists over 100 ways to use Skin So Soft Bath Oil so please visit www.youravon.com/dpassehl
Check out the great deals Avon has also. If you order online I have a gift for you. Have a great Avon day and that is why Denise Thinks Green.

I Need Your Help

Has God ever put something in your heart and you know you just have to do something about it? Well he has done that to me and now I am on a mission to help someone. This is not for me that I am doing this so please read it and think about what I have to say. I have so many friends that have richly blessed my life and have done things for me when I least expected it. I call them God's angels and they show up right when I need them. What I am asking is for you to listen to your heart and if you can help me with this project please do. I would appreciate it so much.
I have a friend who lost his computer, his connection to the world. It got damaged in one of our many storms last week and he has been without his computer that connects him to his many friends and work that he has begun on his computer. He has a very high deductible on his insurance and his funds are just not there to purchase another one at this time.
I loaned him a small laptop that I have to help him get by. He is so happy to have that and I can see it in his face that he appreciates it. I could also see in his face before I loaned it to him how down he was and lost. Being someone who uses my computer all the time I could feel his pain.
What I am asking is this. If anyone has a computer tower that they no longer want or would like to donate please contact me. I have a monitor so all I am asking for is the tower and I want to be honest. If it isn't working or isn't in good condition I do not want it. If you don't want it then I don't want to give someone something that doesn't work or needs work or lots of upgrading. Please pass this onto your friends, forward my blog.
Your life will be blessed by helping someone who needs it. I believe in pay it forward. I have been blessed so many times and didn't feel like I deserved it, God is so good.
That is why Denise Thinks Green.