Chili Cook Off
Wow! pass around the gas X and grab a second helping of some lip smacking, intestinal rumbling chili. We had six different family members and friends share their unique take on a wonderful western dish. When I think of the American West I think of chili around an open fire. Here Jessica is measuring up her secret spices to add to her chili at just the right moment! Jessica had some mouth watering Chili.
Wow! pass around the gas X and grab a second helping of some lip smacking, intestinal rumbling chili. We had six different family members and friends share their unique take on a wonderful western dish. When I think of the American West I think of chili around an open fire. Here Jessica is measuring up her secret spices to add to her chili at just the right moment! Jessica had some mouth watering Chili.
Grandma is so excited to make her chili--Bring on the competition! Beware of my sausage chunks, they will be my secret weapon. We had a fun time watching grandma and grandpa create their culinary masterpiece.
Grandpa is a real trooper! Helping Grandma when ever needed. Working with the tomatoes was one of his many jobs throughout the day.
Rich and I made ours in the Dutch Oven. Everything always tastes better when cooked this way! Rich had a fun time playing with his dutch oven. 
Here is a close up of the secret mixture. We combined about three different secret recipes to pull of our dish. It was good but not as good as Jessica and Grandmas chili.
All the chili dishes were very good.
While the chili was cooking the kids played strange ping pong games.
All had fun and enjoyed lots of good food.
Jim and Richie were dumfounded...... the zesty chili over powered them.
Wow Rachel your hot..... I mean the chili is hot.
We invited many of our freinds to share good times and food.
We were excited to have Dan's mom Noreen come and spend some time with us. Can't beat candy corn...... defently one of my favorite candies.
Father and Son share a moment with little Jacob. Three generations of Astins enjoy the evening.
After eating about six bowls of chili we had an interesting ice cream eating contest.
Rachel is really enjoying this contest. Jim what big muscles your have.
Richie had a slight challenge working with Lynne. I am surprised Richie was able to pull of a 4.0 this term with the massive brain freeze he experienced!
Ok Jessica you cannot eat the ice cream you are to feed Dan. A good strategy but..... you got caught. OPPS ! Disqualified !!! You guys are so funny.
A big thanks to all who came and shared this evening with us. We hope to have another get together soon. Next time lets celebrate the cookie.
Here is a close up of the secret mixture. We combined about three different secret recipes to pull of our dish. It was good but not as good as Jessica and Grandmas chili.All the chili dishes were very good.
While the chili was cooking the kids played strange ping pong games.All had fun and enjoyed lots of good food.
Jim and Richie were dumfounded...... the zesty chili over powered them.
Wow Rachel your hot..... I mean the chili is hot.
We invited many of our freinds to share good times and food.
We were excited to have Dan's mom Noreen come and spend some time with us. Can't beat candy corn...... defently one of my favorite candies.
Father and Son share a moment with little Jacob. Three generations of Astins enjoy the evening.
After eating about six bowls of chili we had an interesting ice cream eating contest.Rachel is really enjoying this contest. Jim what big muscles your have.
Richie had a slight challenge working with Lynne. I am surprised Richie was able to pull of a 4.0 this term with the massive brain freeze he experienced!
Ok Jessica you cannot eat the ice cream you are to feed Dan. A good strategy but..... you got caught. OPPS ! Disqualified !!! You guys are so funny.
A big thanks to all who came and shared this evening with us. We hope to have another get together soon. Next time lets celebrate the cookie.
That was a fun party. I can't wait till the next food competition!
ReplyDeleteThis is Heather by the way ...
ReplyDeleteJust to let everyone know, I do not like chili so this party was not my favorite! Next time i say we have an ice cream competition! You are all going DOWN TOWN!!!
have you ever made ice cream heather? I would destroy you! I am sure you could win a competition if is was best bowl of Ramón noodle.
ReplyDeleteThat was way fun! Next time I'm going to have to compete in the cook-off!!
ReplyDeleteWATCH OUT!