Discover the World of “Watkins” at the Market

Spanning the generations since 1868, Watkins’ fine products can be found at the John Street Farmers Market on Saturdays, courtesy of local entrepreneurs Debra and Winston Killam. Step back in time to a world of purity and simplicity in the wide selection of various products for the kitchen, the household, bath and body, and the medicine cabinet brought to you by a company that has stood the test of time. For 138 years, Watkins has guaranteed wholesome goodness, the finest ingredients, and the best quality in their many offerings.

The Watkins company began with a medicinal line in the 1860's with their lineaments, cough medicine, balms, salves, food supplements, and vitamins still fulfilling their pledge to "healthier living" for their customers. A line of bath and body products provides beauty oils, body butters, dusting powder, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners made from herbal extracts and natural ingredients. In 1890, Watkins began adding a small selection of spices and extracts to their inventory which had resulted today in the Gourmet Section of "Good Tastings" offering pure vanilla extracts, cinnamon powder, black pepper, and grape seed oils. There are scrumptious snack and dip seasonings, mustards, soup bases, dessert and frosting mixes, real cocoa, and chai to name but a few of their tempting treats. For household upkeep, there’s old-fashioned pine oil disinfectant, room fresheners, and scented oil candles, laundry detergents and organic cleansers, wood restorers, bathroom cleaners, insect repellents, and even plant food! For a complete and detailed look at all that’s on offer, pick up a catalogue and peruse at leisure over a hot cup of chai tea! It’ll truly be a step back in time to a world of simple pleasures.

Watkins has scoured the four corners of the world to bring the best ingredients to all of its products and they’re well worth a try. For more information, contact Debbie or Winston at 373-8003, order online at www.watkinsonline.com/debra&winstonkillam, or visit the Farmers Market at 210 John Streets on Saturdays and indulge your senses with the wonders of Watkins!

Blue Flag

Kurt and Katharina Zeltner’s beeswax candles and ornaments are truly a joy to behold. Their lovely kiosk at the Marché Moncton Market is filled with beautiful wax ornaments and candles as well as carved wooden objects of art all handmade with exquisite attention to detail and all exhibiting unique styles that are a mix of new and innovative designs blended with traditional renderings, some of which are 100 years old. Indeed, Blue Flag’s collection of beeswax ornaments and candles "incorporate some of your suggestions as well as new design ideas. As always, our customers’ needs drive our design and creative process," say Kurt and Katharina who are proud of their high quality and workmanship.

Made from 100% beeswax which has a high melting point at 65º C or 170º F, Blue Flag’s candles are long burning, offering many hours of light and beauty, just perfect for creating the right mood for any setting. Great for gifts for family and friends, candles and ornaments come in a wide selection of styles and sizes, from larger tabletop sizes to miniature tea lights and floaters. There are pillar shapes, rounds and ovals, cherubs, hearts and angels, and delightful egg-shaped, exquisitely carved "surprise" candles which contain charms revealed when eventually melted.

Kurt and Katharina are originally from Switzerland. They now make their home in Nova Scotia where they maintain a property with a workshop at 4298 Nappan Road (Route 302) just off Highway 104 and Highway 2 outside Amherst. If you wish to visit them, they recommend calling ahead or faxing at 1-902-661-0698. Contact them by email at kzeltner@eastlink.ca and surround yourself with the magic of visions in wax!