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	<title>Cooking Discussion, Health &#38; Nutrition Advice, Recipe Blog by Chef Kevin</title>
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		<title>Knife Sharpening Made Easy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“How do I keep (or get) my knives sharp?”
That’s one of the most common questions I hear in my cooking classes, and even when I’m catering in-home dinners parties. Seems to be an on-going problem for most people.
Folks are always dazzled when I grab a steel and swish my knives a couple times to return [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recipes For Life: My Memories &#8211; by Linda Evans</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:38:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Warm Berries in Custard
By Linda Evans,
Author of Recipes For Life: My Memories
This dessert is easy to make yet classic. Typically you make this with just strawberries or raspberries but I&#8217;ve added blueberries or peaches. Just be sure that the berries or fruit are cut or sliced small enough that you get a good combination of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweet Chic Cookbook</title>
		<link>http://cooking-solutions.com/blog/sweet-chic-cookbook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DESSERT DRESSED TO THE NINES
Today&#8217;s baker faces a great challenge: With little time and a limited repertoire, she often needs to whip up a delicious dessert that&#8217;s dressed to impress. Rachel Schifter Thebault, founder and head confectioner of Tribeca Treats in New York City, knows all about making a sweet statement. Combining a confectioner&#8217;s expertise [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrating Spring Veggies</title>
		<link>http://cooking-solutions.com/blog/celebrating-spring-veggies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Foods That Heal]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continuing an Ancient Ritual …
While March 21st is the official start of spring, here in Nova Scotia our own fresh local produce is still a long ways off. That’s really hard on our psychological make up since we are genetically hard-wired to want fresh, energy-filled veggies with the coming of the spring equinox. That probably [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teen Cuisine Cookbook</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi There Foodie!

When I got home off the road Tuesday night there was a great cookbook waiting for me that I got in the mail. It&#8217;s called &#8220;Teen Cuisine&#8221; by Matthew Locricchio, and it a beautiful book.
I&#8217;ve only had time for a quick look so far, but from what I&#8217;ve seen this will be a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wild Game Chef Demos</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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Hello There&#8230;
Back home again after another successful event. This time I was doing live Chef Demos at the Atlantic Outdoor Sports &#038; RV Show in Halifax on March 11, 12 &#038; 13th. 
Everything was wild game, and all turned out really good. On the menu for the weekend was:
- Spice Rubbed Wild Steak Sandwiches, Caramelized [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seared Duck Breast with Roasted Garlic Mash &amp; Mushroom Ragout</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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Makes 4 servings / Prep time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:
2 bulbs of garlic
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
salt and pepper to taste throughout the recipe
1 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 1/2 lb of duck breasts, skin on
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 lb hearty mushrooms, chopped (Portobello, Cremini or other)
1 onion, diced
1 tbsp fresh thyme, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trout Packets with Backpack Tomato Risotto</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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Makes 4 servings / Prep time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 small onion, julienned
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 lemon, zested &#038; juiced
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp capers, drained
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
6 x 6 oz portions trout, skin on
6 pieces tin foil, about 8 x 12 inches each	
Backpack [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beer Braised Venison with Sour Cream-Cheddar Biscuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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Makes 8 servings / Prep time: 1 1/2-2 hours
Ingredients:
8 slices bacon, chopped
3 lb lean venison, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 lb mushrooms, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, re-hydrated
1 tsp dried thyme
2-3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups beer
1 cup beef stock
1/4 cup [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Braised Rabbit-Bistro Style</title>
		<link>http://cooking-solutions.com/blog/braised-rabbit-bistro-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chefkevin</dc:creator>
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Makes 4 servings / Prep time: 2-3 hours
Ingredients:
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 rabbits, cleaned and cut into portions
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter
5 to 6 sage leaves, minced (or one tsp dry sage)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup homemade tomato sauce (or top quality canned)
1/2 [...]]]></description>
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