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		<title>Chocolate Milk</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, Jen, a teacher friend of mine posted a photo to her Facebook wall depicting four cartons of milk from her school’s lunch room, and the incredulous comments began to fly. It seems that Jen has been working with her class on healthy eating, and she had a real big problem with the fact that not only was chocolate milk offered, so too were strawberry and coffee (a regional favorite) varieties. According to her, these items were offered to increase the chance that the kids would take a milk at lunch, and the sugar levels contained within them--27 grams per 8 oz. in the coffee one!--was, in essence, irrelevant. Well geez, that’s an interesting way to look at it, considering the sugar content is equivalent to a can of Red Bull. In fact, eating two standard Reese’s cups will actually save you almost two teaspoons of sugar over the flavored milk.]]></description>
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		<title>Healthy Budget, Healthy Table</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s no secret that couponing is all the rage these days. The extreme examples we’re  seeing all over television definitely get people excited about the deals that are out there to be had. But coupons are still solidly focused on processed foods, which are items many of us would rather not buy. With a little digging and a different perspective, a little coupon knowledge can actually support your quest for a healthy and balanced life.]]></description>
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		<title>Role Reversal: Chili and Corn Chips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My favorite winter activity is stewing something warm and awesome on the stovetop. There’s no better distraction from being holed up in the house than a hearty dish, at least until you find that one magical threat that’ll get your sons onto the porch to clear the snow from the door. In my comfort food world--and on stormy winter days--chili reigns supreme.]]></description>
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		<title>Expert Chef Erin on WCSH6</title>
		<link>http://guidingstars.com/videos/expert-chef-erin-on-wcsh6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Expert Chef Erin Dow visited The Morning Report on WCSH6 and helped Jackie Ward prepare her Pumped Up Pumpkin Bread. Check it out. All 100 cookbooks are gone, but you can still get the electronic version here. You can also view her interview portion below:]]></description>
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		<title>Kebabs: They’re Not Just For Summer!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kebabs aren’t just for summer. Little bits of meat and veggies on a stick are universally appealing for both kids and adults, yet we too often relegate them to grilling season. But for those of us living in the northern climes, they just fall off the radar for six months out of the year, and that’s a shame. They’re a great way to spiff up a winter meal and add some variety to your family’s dinner without too much work. So maybe we shouldn’t be so quick to give up on them.]]></description>
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		<title>Spooky Eyeballs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a day when people like you and I, despite our better judgment, purposefully cart our children around collecting junk food, here's a fun way to keep the spirit of healthy living alive tonight. When my children came home and saw these just casually hanging out on the kitchen counter, they were more than a little disturbed...and my kids are not easily impressed by anything I do. But with a few pieces of fruit and about 15 minutes with a paring knife, you'll have a fun item to share for your Halloween celebration.]]></description>
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		<title>Veggie of the Month: October</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:14:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you used to find squash in your grandmother’s basement or tucked under your cousin’s bed, chances are they were the winter varieties like Acorn, Hubbard, and Butternut squash. Specifically bred for a tough skin and low-moisture yellow to orange flesh, winter squash ensured that families could store and eat the healthful vegetable throughout the winter. Some varieties will stay in perfect condition for six months or more when stored properly; in fact, my mother had a spaghetti squash perched on her basement steps for almost a year with no ill-effects whatsoever.]]></description>
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		<title>Slaw: Mayonnaise Optional, Flavor Guaranteed</title>
		<link>http://guidingstars.com/expert-chef/slaw-mayonnaise-optional-flavor-guaranteed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most everyone knows what coleslaw (or slaw) is and people love it or hate it; well, they generally either love or hate the version they’re familiar with. But there are infinite variations--often associated with a particular region--so we’re pretty much guaranteed that there are a ton of shredded cabbage salads we haven’t tried yet. Because of the ease of preparation, the almost infinite possibilities and the flexibility of the ingredients, slaw is a side dish stand-by that provides us with several significant benefits over other salad-type dishes. ]]></description>
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		<title>Meathead: A Blog Worth Reading</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the numerous occasions I’m asked how best to ensure success in the kitchen, my two part answer is always the same. If taste comes first, your starting point should be the freshest foods you can find. Whether it’s local and organic or supermarket and conventional, the best foundation for a satisfying meal--and its preparation--is starting with quality product. And with a modest investment in a simple digital thermometer, your workload, your risk and your frustration levels are all but eliminated.]]></description>
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		<title>Locavore: Healthy Eating = Eating Local</title>
		<link>http://guidingstars.com/general/locavore-healthy-eating-eating-local/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Dow</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve often written about the fact that eating the freshest, local and seasonally-relevant foods can make cooking easier: better quality ingredients = better flavor with less work. But finding local and seasonal foods can be challenging for people who aren’t dialed into the nuances of the growing seasons and the best sources for the amazing local products that surround them. Fortunately, there are numerous apps available for iPhone and Android devices that provide an easy solution. I’ve dubbed around with several of them on both platforms, and the one I recommend most is Locavore, obtainable at both the Apple App Store and Android Market and, as of this writing, available for precisely no money whatsoever. That’s my kind of price.]]></description>
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