I’d like to take a break from recipes today to tell you about a very  important campaign started by our friends at Slow Food USA. Other than an occasional mention in the Weekly Digest, I haven’t often promoted products or initiatives other than personal finds. More and more, though, I’m contacted by PR folks (hi, guys!) who ask me to spread the word about this or that. While I’m still figuring out how I want to handle such requests, this one is too important to ignore while I find my way.
See, in the next few months, we have an opportunity to ensure that our children get the school lunch they deserve: real food that’s healthy, nourishing and freshly cooked. In the beginning of 2010, Congress is planning to update school meal programs and we need to send a message loud and clear that we demand change.
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Photo: Martha Stewart

Food News, Things I Crave, Green Your Eats, Tips, Tools & Techniques, and the Weekly Roundtable (a roundup of the most recent ChowMama posts).

I’m going to take next Thursday and Friday off, so no digest next week. This is the last one until after the holiday. So, before we dive in, in honor of Thanksgiving, I want to say THANK YOU for reading and supporting ChowMama. A long, strange and sometimes very challenging journey brought me to ChowMama—and I couldn’t be happier that it did. I’m excited to keep growing and, in an effort to give you the most valuable resource possible, I will share an exciting update come the new year.
Also, I’ve decided to skip “Things I Crave” this week. As much as this girl loves to shop (especially for food and cooking related items!), I wanted to find a small way to express my gratitude for the things that I have. I’m lucky, thankful and know that, when it comes down to it, I don’t need anything more than what I’ve already got. I hope you feel the same. Have a great holiday!
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Photo: Felt pumpkin pie! Inhabitots

Food News, Things I Crave, Green Your Eats, Tips, Tools & Techniques, and the Weekly Roundtable (a roundup of the most recent ChowMama posts). It’s a slow one this week… must be the curse of Friday the 13th! Have a spooky one.
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Photo: Grow Your Greens print by Stay Calm Gallery

Food News, Things I Crave, Green Your Eats, Tips, Tools & Techniques, and the Weekly Roundtable (a roundup of the most recent ChowMama posts).
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Happy Halloween!! Photo: Ecorations

Food News, Things I Crave, Green Your Eats, Tips, Tools & Techniques, and the Weekly Roundtable (a roundup of the most recent ChowMama posts).
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Photo: Pewter baby feeding set (via Cool Mom Picks)

Food News, Things I Crave, Green Your Eats, Tips, Tools & Techniques, and Weekly Roundtable (a roundup of the most recent ChowMama posts).
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