Well we wrapped up the 9th annual chili cook-off last weekend and it was definitely one of the best ever.

By the numbers:

• 9 Total chili’s were entered in the cook-off.
• 1st ever tie for runner up.
• 8 meat chili’s
• 1 veggie chili
• 7 (kids) young chili makers in the wings.
• ~40 total people.

Christian grabbed first place with his Asian inspired chili. It had a sweet ginger flavor and garnered the most votes. For runner up, Geno and Ric tied with Ric winning in the cheer off. — OK, now we know how loud Ric can yell. Great job guys — you are now automatically entered in next year’s competition.

Thanks to all the chili makers and chili tasters. Next year is the 10th annual so we’ll be planning something big. Hope to see everyone before that and see you next year too.