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On the medical front things are a little better but I'm still not 100%.

Last Saturday our church sponsored a chili cook-off as a fund-raiser for a local women's organization that works with victims of domestic violence. There were four categories - traditional, non-traditional, white, and vegetarian. Being from the Southwest, my entry was in the traditional category: beef, beans, spices and nothing more, just as God intented (none of this sissy noodle stuff for me). I did get an "honorable mention" as the hottest chili in the category but did not win the category. The bad news (as some might see it) is that, fearing I might run out as I have in past years, I made a double batch and ended up bringing home about half of it. It's too spicy for elwing, so I'll be having leftover chili for a while.

earendel wrote:Being from the Southwest, my entry was in the traditional category: beef, beans, spices and nothing more, just as God intented (none of this sissy noodle stuff for me).

Texans would still give you a hard time for including beans.

MarleysGh0st wrote:

earendel wrote:Being from the Southwest, my entry was in the traditional category: beef, beans, spices and nothing more, just as God intented (none of this sissy noodle stuff for me).

Texans would still give you a hard time for including beans.

What I made was "chili con carne" - the meat is secondary to the beans.

earendel wrote:

MarleysGh0st wrote:

earendel wrote:Being from the Southwest, my entry was in the traditional category: beef, beans, spices and nothing more, just as God intented (none of this sissy noodle stuff for me).

Texans would still give you a hard time for including beans.

What I made was "chili con carne" - the meat is secondary to the beans.

No, you didn't:

Wikipedia wrote:Chili con carne (often known simply as chili) is a spicy stew made from chili peppers, meat, garlic, onions, and cumin. Traditional chili is made with chopped or ground beef. Variations, either geographic or by personal preference, may substitute different types of meat and may also include tomatoes, beans, or other ingredients. The name "chili con carne" is a variation of the Spanish chile con carne, which means "peppers with meat." Chili con carne is the official dish of the U.S. state of Texas.

Estonut wrote:

earendel wrote:

MarleysGh0st wrote: Texans would still give you a hard time for including beans.

What I made was "chili con carne" - the meat is secondary to the beans.

No, you didn't:

Wikipedia wrote:Chili con carne (often known simply as chili) is a spicy stew made from chili peppers, meat, garlic, onions, and cumin. Traditional chili is made with chopped or ground beef. Variations, either geographic or by personal preference, may substitute different types of meat and may also include tomatoes, beans, or other ingredients. The name "chili con carne" is a variation of the Spanish chile con carne, which means "peppers with meat." Chili con carne is the official dish of the U.S. state of Texas.

Far be it from me to dispute Wikipedia. However when I said that "the meat is secondary to the beans" I was trying to indicate the relative proportions of each in the dish.

earendel wrote:

MarleysGh0st wrote:

earendel wrote:Being from the Southwest, my entry was in the traditional category: beef, beans, spices and nothing more, just as God intented (none of this sissy noodle stuff for me).

Texans would still give you a hard time for including beans.

What I made was "chili con carne" - the meat is secondary to the beans.

I'm sure it's better than the Traildust Steakhouse's here (Englewood, CO). I ordered it for lunch yesterday and found it was made with Tabasco Sauce and catsup!