For some reason, query_posts will not accept multiple parameters for me. See here. Below is the code used to display the 'From the Blog' section. If it makes any difference I'm using the Carrington Framework.
<?php
//The Query
query_posts('showposts=1&category_name=blog');
//The Loop
if (have_posts()) {
while (have_posts()) {
the_post();
cfct_content();
}
}
//Reset Query
wp_reset_query();
?>