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By zach, October 2, 2008 8:13 pm

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.

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By zach, August 10, 2008 7:45 am

Hey Everyone– We are just a little over a month away from our 9th annual chili cook-off on Saturday, September 27th. This will be the first year with our kids, Jake and Violet, so we’re really excited for everyone to see them.  We are starting at 1pm this year as the kids need to get to bed around 7pm.

The rules are the same ( basically no rules ! ) . Anyone that wants to bring chili let me know and I’ll get you all the details. There will be prizes for the winner + runner up. We will have drinks and chili. Also welcome are salads, cornbread or other side dishes.

Check back here for more information — I will even throw down some chili recipes on this website. After the party we will post pictures here too.-

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By zach, March 2, 2008 7:25 am

Bonnie and I have hosted an annual chili cook-off party at our home in the Central District since 2005. We love seeing everyone at the party and tasting all the great chili’s. I’m always surprised at the wide range of chili variations out there.

From 2000-2005 , I organized and hosted an annual chili cookoff at my workplace, drugstore.com. It was very popular with the employees and was a company sponsored event. At one point there were more than 20 chilis in the competition and 150+ chili eaters. Prizes were awarded for best overall, best meat, best veggie and hottest.