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Why are there not any local Chili Festivals?

Why are there not any local Chili Festivals?

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by: Bearfin Active Indicator LED Icon 7 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 12:55pm  
When we lived up North, there were always chili festivals and cook offs in September and October. But they don't have them here! Why not? I know Humble tried unsuccessfully a few times to hold a chili cook off but I'm not sure why it wasn't successful (we went!). Don't Texans like Chili!!!!! 4951
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RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 12:56pm  
I know the Harley Davidson used to have a chilli cook off.  Not sure if they still do. 4951
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thetarget9 Active Indicator LED Icon 4
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:00pm  
It's not trendy enough.... 4951
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RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:01pm  
There were also some in Houston in Feb, April, May and June. 4951
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Retired_Engineer Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:02pm  
Texans love chili but there's too much controversy here about what is, and is not, chili. I like all types of chili. 4951
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FoFa Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:05pm  
#chili 4951
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Bearfin Active Indicator LED Icon 7 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:07pm  
@RoguehippEE - Seriously! Chili cook off in the Spring..... now that's just plain wrong! Chili is a FALL thing!I like all kinds of chili too... 4951
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RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:08pm  
I like all kinds of chili too...
 
@Bearfin: I just made a big pot of vegetarian chili.  Is it Texas chili that does not have beans?
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RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:09pm  
I did think it was a little odd that they were in the Spring and Summer 4951
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FoFa Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:12pm  
I just made a big pot
 
@RogueHippEE:
 
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Bearfin Active Indicator LED Icon 7 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:12pm  
@RogueHippEE - I think Retired Engineer is correct, no one can really decide what chili is here. I've heard that true Texans do not put beans in their Chili and my husband agrees, he will not put beans in. But then Treebeards chili downtown has beans and is delicious... but think they are a cajun thing.... 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:17pm  
Once again, it must be time for.....Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chilicook-off. The Judge #3 called in sick at the last moment and I happenedto be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to theBudweiser truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other twojudges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and,besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so Iaccepted." Here are the scorecards from the event: Chili # 1 Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili:Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Holy ****, what the hell is this stuff? You couldremove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put theflames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy. Chili # 2 Arthur's Afterburner ChiliJudge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be takenseriously.Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure whatI'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people whowanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beerwhen they saw the look on my face. Chili # 3 Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn ChiliJudge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.Judge # 2 -- A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feelslike I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Getme more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now mybackbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting ****-faced fromall of the beer. Chili # 4 Bubba's Black MagicJudge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish orother mild foods, not much of a chili.Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unableto taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid,was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB. ***** isstarting to look HOT ... . . just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Ischili an aphrodisiac? Chili # 5 Linda's Legal Lip RemoverJudge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, addingconsiderable kick. Very impressive.Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Mustadmit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and Ican no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me neededparamedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that herchili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding bypouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning mylips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stopscreaming. Screw those rednecks! Chili # 6 Vera's Very Vegetarian VarietyJudge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance ofspices and peppers.Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, andgarlic. Superb!Judge #3-- I **** myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eatthrough the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except thatslut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lipsanymore. I need to wipe my *** with a snow cone. Chili # 7 Susan's Screaming Sensation ChiliJudge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can ofchili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worriedabout Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursinguncontrollably.Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and Iwouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world soundslike it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, whichslid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava like poop tomatch my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killedme. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it; I'm notgetting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in throughthe 4-inch hole in my stomach. Chili # 8 Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling ChiliJudge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not toobold but spicy enough to declare its existence.Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mildnor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passedout, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sureif he's going to make it. Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted toreally hot chili? 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:19pm  
I made some real "Texas Red" chili last year.  It was good, but I also like chili made with coursely ground beef, tomatoe sauce, and beans (red or pinto). 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:21pm  
I make a wicked steak and jack daniels chili....been a long time since I've made it though. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:22pm  
@RogueHippEE - I think Retired Engineer is correct, no one can really decide what chili is here. I've heard that true Texans do not put beans in their Chili and my husband agrees, he will not put beans in. But then Treebeards chili downtown has beans and is delicious... but think they are a cajun thing....
 
@Bearfin: I think Treebeard's is creole, not Cajun.  I'm sure RE can fix it if I'm wrong.The reason people can't decide what Texas chili is is because 75% of the people living in the Houston area aren't from Texas!
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~ 8 years ago   Sep 24, '15 1:23pm  
Kingwood First Baptist had an awesome chili cook-off earlier this year. 4951
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