Yesterday was the annual Ames 1st Ward Chili Cook off! The rules are fairly simple, since it started as an Elder's Quorum activity (then opened up to the ward) only men are allowed to submit a chili. They are not allowed to have their wife help in making the chili whatsoever. Usually what happens is the men will make chili and the women will bring corn bread, or bread to go along with it. This year the youngest competitor was 12. I talked to his mom, who said he found his own recipe and got the ingredients (she helped with paying for them and driving him to the store) but he got home and made it himself.This year 12 people entered a chili, with a wide range of flavors and spices. Some of the stand out unique ones were: Indian chicken curry chili, moose chili, bison chili, and alligator chili! It was an adventure in eating! Guy submitted a turkey bbq chili that was a little sweet. I was especially grateful his wasn't spicy since I have a canker sore! Guy's favorite chili that he tried was the Indian chicken one, while I enjoyed the moose chili. Although, we can both say we've eaten alligator!
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| Addison Winning the Chili Spoon |
1. Addison's chili (the 12 year old who entered)
2. Moose chili
3. creamy chicken chili
For dessert we had chocolate or vanilla ice cream. There was a decent turnout (~75?) and the event went pretty smoothly.
**These pictures were from the end, I was too busy to get pictures during all the action**
Sounds fun!
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