Willy-nilly chili

We had a great turnout for our Chili Cook-Off on Saturday! It was great to see everyone again, and as I said that evening, when else do I get the opportunity to get not only second helpings, but third and fourth?!

We enjoyed:

• Sweet Cincinnati-style chili with spaghetti from Chad, Karen, Jonathan & Jill
• Spicy Texas-style chili from Michael & Rebekah
• Creamy white chicken chili from Dave & Heather
• Non-traditional (italian pork sausage & merlot) chili from Chad & Karen
• Cornbread from Michelle
• Cinnamon rolls from Phil & Rose
• Beer from Jonathan & Jill
• Drinks from Rejane
• Bowls and eating utensils from Michael & Toni

All around the chili was fantastic, and most of us brave souls tried the cinnamon rolls with the chili, though it was a totally new concept to us! (It tasted better with the spicier chilis in my opinion.)

Also, since we've had an influx of new members AND celebrated a full year of fantastic cooking, I thought it appropriate to distribute "official" membership spoons. :) Because, after all, a wooden spoon is one of the most essential kitchen utensils!

Stay tuned for some pictures from the event, and signups for November 11th's COOKIE SWAP!