<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<item>
  <id>10873</id>
  <title>How to Crush Ice for Cocktails</title>
  <published_at>Thu Jan 10 15:52:00 -0800 2008</published_at>
  <link>http://www.chow.com/stories/10873</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <short_description>From solid cube to melty shards</short_description>
  <long_description>From solid cube to melty shards, with satisfying blows on the counter.</long_description>
  <img>http://www.chow.com</img>
  <author>none</author>
  <category>
    <id>14</id>
    <name>CHOW Tip</name>
  </category>
  <pages>
    <page>
      <page_number>1</page_number>
      <content>
        <![CDATA[<div id="video_story" class="clearfix">

<div id="video_holder">proteus embed call</div>

	<h1>How to Crush Ice for Cocktails</h1>


<div id="intro">
Some cocktails call for crushed ice rather than ice cubes. Crushed ice melts quicker, and makes more of a slushy drink&#8212;perfect for summer coolers. Watch CHOW Kitchen Editorial Assistant Amy Wisniewski break it down. 
</div>

</div>

<p class="author_bio_new"> <em><a class="red" href="http://www.chow.com/stories/14/category">CHOW Tips</a> are the shared wisdom of our community. If you&#8217;ve figured out some piece of food, drink, or cooking wisdom that you&#8217;d like to share on video (and you can be in San Francisco), email <a href="mailto:Meredith.Arthur@chow.com">Meredith Arthur</a> and tell us what you&#8217;ve got in mind.</em></p>]]>
      </content>
    </page>
  </pages>
  <tags>
    <tag>
      <id>6</id>
      <name>cocktails</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>1431</id>
      <name>ice</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>13942</id>
      <name>crushed ice</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>7079</id>
      <name>amy wisniewski</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>18641</id>
      <name>entertaining playlist</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>18609</id>
      <name>kitchen playlist</name>
    </tag>
    <tag>
      <id>18540</id>
      <name>cocktail playlist</name>
    </tag>
  </tags>
</item>
