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Carolyn is a Consumer Educaton, Home Economics, and Parenting teacher. She taught at Belleville Township High School -East for 34 years and very much enjoyed teaching "Living Skills" to all the wonderful students. Prior to teaching, Carolyn was a Home Advisor for the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.

Carolyn edits a weekly "Kids Cook" column for the Belleville News Democrat. She is a Home Economics consultant and publishes "Recipes for Life" and "Cooking for 1 or 2" for the Southwestern Illinois College Senior program. Also, Carolyn volunteers at the Violence Prevention Center.

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Sarah is a Chemical Engineer and Teacher. She began assisting with family meals for her father and three brothers at an early age. Culinary skills were also learned through 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, and Junior Grange. Sarah was recognized as a "Best Junior Cook" at the St. Clair County Fair. Sarah plays competitive tennis. Also, she enjoys recipe development, cooking, flower and herb gardening.

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines advocate a low-fat diet with most of the calories coming from nutrient-dense grains, vegetables and fruits: moderate calories from low-fat dairy products, lean meat, fish and poultry: and the fewest calories from fats and sweets (USDA and HHD).