It’s Getting “Chili” Out There

It is fall and there is finally a chill in the air.  While college football has been going on for over a month, I am finally ready to pull out the big Dutch oven and get my “chili” on.  I know this is bragging rights territory since many folks believe they make the best version to ever be considered for a blue ribbon.

I tend to make and freeze chili without meat so I can change up the recipe depending on the occasion.  I am fortunate I never got too wrapped up in competition, since I was given my humble pie early in my chili days. 

Big Guy and I used to have movie nights and it was going to be a cool evening.  I opted to put out a pot of chili with meat and one without to keep our guests fed and warm.  I put a sign over the pots and noted the one was “vegetarian” to let them know their options. 

I guess our friends are all carnivores since the “vegetarian” pot was mostly untouched.  I heard one friend say the vegetarian was ok, but they really liked the meat version.   Big Guy and I had a good belly laugh knowing it was the same chili with only one added ingredient. 
Advertising is obviously key to “selling” your food.  I guess next time I’ll call it naked chili.  That should get some attention!

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