October 2011
32 posts
CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI IS A LABOR OF LOVE
This year in Manchester N.H., the World’s Championship Chili Cookoff saw one of the most competitive and hard-fought competitions in recent memory. As the chili pots simmered, all the cooks had their game faces on and brought their best shot at chili glory.
Winning the Traditional Red category was John Jepson from Merced, CA.
“It was perfect,” says Jepson of his competition offering. “I’ve been...
ADAMS FAST TRACK COOKOFF - NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Just a reminder to please join us for the 2nd annual Adams Fast Track Chili Cookoff. Once again, there will be cooks’ free competitive go-kart races and a final championship race to crown the overall winner. There will be other fun events taking place during the day. The track is located at the 60 Frwy & Market St. – 5292 24th St., Riverside, CA 92509 – Please sign up if you haven’t...
BACK TO BACK CHILI COOK OFF RETURNS TO...
The eagerly anticipated TWO DAY International Chili Society sanctioned New England Regional Chili Cook Off is right around the corner!
On April 28 & 29, 2012, the NERCC gives you SIX chances to qualify for the 2012 WCCC in Charleston, WV.
For fly in cooks, we can “bunk” you with someone (ala Bob Hall and Jerry Buma last year)…we can also help you with a PC stove and chili ,pots, tent,...
BEATTY DAYS REGIONAL - OCTOBER 29, 2011
We now have all contests qualifying for WCCC 2012 - 24 red, 14 Verde and 10 salsa. Latest weather forecast is: high 67-72, sunny and light wind less than 10 mph. Thanks to all who have submitted apps to compete. Don’t forget the pot luck at the Happy Burro after the cook-off on Saturday and live entertainment also (country and rock-n-roll music). Good luck to all contestants. Also Leah Wieland and...
LAUGHLIN REGIONAL AND NEVADA STATE - JANUARY 7-8,...
It’s Laughlin Time Again!!!!!!!! Sorry for getting this out so late!!!!! Our Patty has signed a new contract with the Nugget. She has been so good to us the last 17 years so lets give her your support & join us again this year. The flyers are out & you will be seeing them at any one of the cook offs coming up. If you need one please email me at chilidesertdawn@hotmail.com & I...
MANDATORY TO SPLIT TABLES AT 20
Many Chief Judges have requested splitting tables at 20 bowls rather than at 25 so ICS has granted that request. Beginning with this 2011-2012 cooking season it is NOW MANDATORY that you split tables at 20, judging with 10 on each table and a finals table. Splitting the tables at less than 20 will NOT be allowed.
BEATY DAYS REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF - OCTOBER 29,...
We have 16 red cooks, 6 Verde and 6 Salsa to date. Please help us keep this a Regional. Let us know if you are coming and what you will cook.
Bobbie Gaul chiliahr95@sbcglobal.net
SPLITTING TABLES AT 20 BOWLS is NOW MANDATORY
Many Chief Judges have requested splitting tables at 20 bowls rather than at 25 so ICS has granted that request. Beginning with this 2011-2012 cooking season it is NOW MANDATORY that you split tables at 20, judging with 10 on each table and a finals table. Splitting the tables at less than 20 will NOT be allowed.
Californians win the day at World Chili Cook-Off |... →
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ADAMS FAST TRACK COOKOFF - NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Please join us for the 2nd annual Adams Fast Track Chili Cookoff. Once again, there will be cooks’ free competitive go-kart races and a final championship race to crown the overall winner. The track is located at the 60 Frwy & Market St. – 5292 24th St., Riverside, CA 92509 – Please sign up if you haven’t already. We want to make this another successful cookoff. Here is the prize money...
BEATY DAYS REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF - OCTOBER 29,...
Location: Beatty Cottonwood Park
Only about 2 ½ weeks to go until this popular cook-off, Traditional Red, Chili Verde and Salsa contests. Remember new rules state we must have a minimum of 10 contestants for each category and we need 20 Red Chili cooks to remain a Regional. So please come out and support this event. If you want to just judge that is welcomed, too. All contests qualify for the...
RENEWALS CAN NOW BE PAID ONLINE WITH PAYPAL
Renewals can now be made online using PayPal! Just click on the Login link (upper right hand corner of homepage), fill in your login name and password and then click on “Renew Membership” - it’s simple, give it a try!!
CROWDS PACK PLYMOUTH FOR CHILI FESTIVAL
Check out the article on the Great Lakes Regional Chili Cookoff!
Salsa
1st Place - Bill Donovan 2nd Place - Gail Donovan 3rd Place - Diane Lentz
Chili Verde
1st Place - Richard Chauvin 2nd Place - Tom Pardikes 3rd Place - Lauren Ray
Red Chili
1st Place - Diane Lentz 2nd Place - Gail Donovan 3rd Place - Jim Stoddard 4th Place - Bill Donovan 5th Place - Wes Carlson
Best Booth - Leo...
CHECK OUT THE LINKS FOR THE GREAT LAKES REGIONAL
Chili Cookoff Winners Crowned in Downtown Plymouth - Plymouth, MI Patch
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HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL COOKOFF RESULTS
October 8, 2011
It was a beautiful fall day in Kingston, NY with sun, blue skies and warm temperatures. A great day for looking at all the Harleys on display at Woodstock Harley-Davidson while sampling chili. The bikers always enjoy seeing the chili cooks set up in the parking lot and are very happy to try any People’s Choice chili that is available. There were two rookie cooks this year,...
GREENE COUNTY, DISCOVER VIRGINIA COOKOFF RESULTS
So, what would you like to do the weekend after the WCCC? Well, 14 hardy chili cooks decided that cooking in Greene County, Virginia was probably a good idea. I would have to agree with them. Kim and I were given the honor of officiating the 1st ever Discover Virginia Chili Cookoff in Ruckersville. The cookoff benefited the local food pantry. The setting was a very picturesque, grassy knoll on...
DON'T FORGET THE RULE CHANGES FOR THE 2011-2012...
The following rules will be effective for the 2011-2012 cooking season, which began October 1, 2011.
· A minimum of 10 contestants must compete in a specific category, ie, red chili, chili verde or salsa, for that category to be recognized as a qualifying event. This will apply to all cookoffs - District, Regional, State and Foreign.
· The required number of red cooks for a Regional...
BEATY DAYS REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF - OCTOBER 29,...
I have talked to the chairperson of the Beatty Regional, and the Death Valley Inn still has 6 of our blocked rooms left. They have a lot of people calling for rooms, so, if you are planning to attend the cook off please call the Death Valley Inn at 775-553-9400 and mention Beatty Chili Cook off, Confirmation #19049. They will hold the rooms for 1 more week, then they are gone. You must reserve...
REMEMBERING CHUCK HOFF
To my Chili Family - It is with a sad heart that I write this blog today. Many of you already know that on October 1st, Chuck suffered a massive heart attack and died while attending the World’s Championship Chili Cook Off in Manchester, New Hampshire. A Catholic Memorial Mass will be held on October 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2777 East Livingston Avenue,...
CORRECTIONS AND APOLOGIES
I have sincere apologies to two dear friends and wonderful ICS competitors - MARY ALICE KROPP and BARRY STEINBERG. Mary should have been announced as moving to the Final Table at the WCCC Chile Verde Competition on Saturday, October 1, and Barry should have been announced as moving to the Final Table at the WCCC Traditional Red Chili Competition at the WCCC on Sunday, October 2. This mistake is...
SUNDAY COOKOFF RESULTS - OCTOBER 2, 2011
FINALS TABLE RED COOKS in no particular order are:
Jim Stoddard
Don Sprouse
Christii Watkins
Armando Sanchez
Maureen Barrett
Matt Lusk
Wayne Ronsman
Barry Steinberg
Scott Sprouse
Bonnie Tomasek
Dave Lorenz
Georgia Weller
Pamela Wright
Tony Austin
Charlie Blosfield
Mike Stewart
Mike Rook
Monica Parker
Jim Parker
Jim Weller
John Jepson
Jerry Buma
Larry Lentz
Marty Leitner
George Lott
Bob...
