Saturday, October 29, 2011
Lincoln-Way North High School holds its annual chili cook-off Saturday.
What makes a good chili? That's what the judges at the Fourth annual Lincoln-Way North High School Chili Cook-Off will determine Saturday. The fundraiser, which benefits L-W North's athletic programs, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school's cafeteria, and it costs 50 cents to sample each recipe. We, however, decided to get a jump on the flavorful fun and ask two local connoisseurs how they like their chili. The chili Bandera serves at her restaurant has a earned quite a tasty reputation in the village. And the secret to her savory success is pretty straightforward. "Use simple and fresh ingredients," she said. "It doesn't have to be totally off the wall. This (chili I make) is specifically for the restaurant. And everything is fresh…
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Crowds braved the cold winds for a taste of hot chili at Winter on the Green on Sunday.
Smiling like a satisfied customer, Frankfort Square resident Andy Smerz said Sunday he's attended almost every Winter on the Green Chili Cook-Off. This year, he brought his friend and neighbor, Jim Cook, although he was quick to point out that Cook was tasting, not cooking. Both men were torn between entry Nos. 1 and 7 for the Crowd Pleaser Award. "No. 7 had everything," Smerz said. "Chunks of meat, a little kick under the tongue. No. 1 was equally outstanding!" The hot grub was in sharp contrast to the cold, raw winds and occasional snow flurries Sunday at the Winter on the Green Chili Cook-Off. But the weather didn't deter crowds; all 410 taste-tester bags were distributed by 2:15 p.m., a little more than an hour after the event began. "…
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Visitors can taste test and pick their favorite homemade chili at this 16th annual event.
The contestant who’s whipping up Better Than My Sister’s Chili for Sunday's 16th annual Winter on the Green Chili Cook-Off better hope her sister’s not among the mystery judges. “It’s really popular, and we did fill all 20 of our spots,” said Frankfort Chamber of Commerce executive director Karen Blake. “Some of the past participants are returning, but not last year’s crowd-selected winner.” Contestants’ entries will be judged by six criteria: aroma, bite, color, consistency, originality and taste, with judges handing out first, second and third place prizes. Visitors can get in on the judging, too, tasting as many chilis as they wish and voting for one Crowd Pleaser. Categories include mild, medium and hot, and chilis can either be meat-…
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Elaine Brickman
12:05 pm on Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I loved the Grandpa's Chili! Congratulations to all the Chili Winners! more ›