International Chili Society

HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL

It was the perfect Fall day. Cool (not cold) temps in the morning, warming up with a cloudless sky to the low 70’s, the trees turning beautiful colors and the rumble of the Harleys coming down the road….They come in droves to the Hudson Valley Regional Chili Cookoff sponsored by Woodstock Harley-Davidson. They have various events throughout the year to raise money for a variety of local charities. The ladies who run the dealership said that this was the largest gate they have ever had. I don’t think any of the spectators went away unhappy after tasting all the chilis.

The winners:

People’s Choice

2^nd- Lou Santangelo – Lucky 777 – NY

1^st – Arlington Professional Firefighters – NY

 By 3 votes!

Booth and Showmanship

1^st – Chillin by the Lake – Cindy Lovell, NY

Salsa

3^rd – Francine Bergami, CT

2^nd – Mike Freedman, CT

1^st – Mary Alice Kropp, NH

Verde

3^rd – Scott Navaroli, MA

2^nd – Mary Alice Kropp, NH

1^st – Jim Heywood, NY

Red Chili

5^th – Ginnie Ashline, NY

4^th – Jim Heywood, NY

3^rd – Mike Slutzky, NY

2^nd – Carl Cacace, NY

1^st – Cindy Lovell, NY

This is Cindy’s first year competing and her first win. To say she was excited is an understatement. We are happy for you!!

Thanks for all the help in the judging tent. We had a great time. This is it for the year for us. Enjoy the winter and we will be back doing what we need to do in the spring!!