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      Botch said:
      The last place I worked had a chili cookoff to raise money for the Group christmas party, they asked for donated chilis and let people sample as many bowls as they wanted at maybe $3 a bowl.  I brought in a large crockpot with the label "Botch's Smoked Brisket Chili", figured it'd all get eaten.  
      At the end of the workday went down to the conf room to get my crockpot, they'd all been removed.  Found out they were all in the 1st-floor galley, unplugged.  Lifted the lid and it looked like, at most, two bowls were sampled.  I had paid $40-45 for the brisket and ingredients, made $6 for a christmas party I didn't go to, and had a mostly-full crockpot with room-temp chili, which I didn't dare eat   :|  (I did still have about 1/3 of the brisket, unsliced at home).  
      I didn't do it the next year.
      When it comes to good chili, I'll have it for breakfast if left out overnight.
      Stillwater, MN
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      Ozzie_Isaac said:
      Make White Chicken Chili.  Nobody loses and everyone wins.
      I remember reading of this in the past, but have never made it. 
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      buy 8 large chilis from Wendy's and throw it in a crock pot on your way to church.  your mission of bringing more because no one else signed up is accomplished, you meet your wife's requirement of not making the other lady feel bad, and you dont have to do any work.  It's edible, people might even compliment you for it some.  but no one will be blown away. middle of the road strategy where everyone wins the election.
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      cookingdude555 said:
      buy 8 large chilis from Wendy's and throw it in a crock pot on your way to church.  your mission of bringing more because no one else signed up is accomplished, you meet your wife's requirement of not making the other lady feel bad, and you dont have to do any work.  It's edible, people might even compliment you for it some.  but no one will be blown away. middle of the road strategy where everyone wins the election.
      We've mixed a couple of types of canned chili with a few other things before - like extra sautéed onions, etc. Something about mixing different brands and styles and people think it's homemade because they can't place it as canned.

      It's not really chili at that point, but it is to a lot of people, especially when they're eating for free. If that wins, just shake your head and be glad you didn't put the full effort in.
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      Botch said:
      The last place I worked had a chili cookoff to raise money for the Group christmas party, they asked for donated chilis and let people sample as many bowls as they wanted at maybe $3 a bowl.  I brought in a large crockpot with the label "Botch's Smoked Brisket Chili", figured it'd all get eaten.  
      At the end of the workday went down to the conf room to get my crockpot, they'd all been removed.  Found out they were all in the 1st-floor galley, unplugged.  Lifted the lid and it looked like, at most, two bowls were sampled.  I had paid $40-45 for the brisket and ingredients, made $6 for a christmas party I didn't go to, and had a mostly-full crockpot with room-temp chili, which I didn't dare eat   :|  (I did still have about 1/3 of the brisket, unsliced at home).  
      I didn't do it the next year.    
      Have done a few outdoor events while ice fishing, the banter and salesmanship makes all the difference. You have to be there to pull them in
      fukahwee maine

      you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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      Battleborn said:
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      I, like you, have a problem with listening to my wife. She has the same problem though. 
      @Battleborn, your wife doesn’t listen to her wife either? Are you Mormon? 😎😎
      MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

      RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
      Southeastern CT. 
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      A chili second place finish (granted only 9 entrants) was alluded to above.  3-4 cans of Hormel Chili and a pint of Jack Daniels and a few extra diced onions tossed in.  The JD was loaded around an hour into the crock pot before tasting.  Everyone has different tastes.  Good luck finessing this deal.  
      Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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      cookingdude555 said:
      buy 8 large chilis from Wendy's and throw it in a crock pot on your way to church.  your mission of bringing more because no one else signed up is accomplished, you meet your wife's requirement of not making the other lady feel bad, and you dont have to do any work.  It's edible, people might even compliment you for it some.  but no one will be blown away. middle of the road strategy where everyone wins the election.
      My MIL did this routinely. She would hit up 3 different Wendy's and dump it in crock pots. 
      Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
      Grand Rapids MI
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      It's that clear watered down vasaline like  chili sauce that makes a Wendy's chili great...... =)
      fukahwee maine

      you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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      just because you're wrong doesn't mean you're not right.
      ~~
      Walk softly, leave a good impression.
      large BGE, vegegrilltarian
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       I don’t know, if you nail it they will probably put you in charge next year.
      South of Columbus, Ohio.


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      lousubcap said:
      A chili second place finish (granted only 9 entrants) was alluded to above.  3-4 cans of Hormel Chili and a pint of Jack Daniels and a few extra diced onions tossed in.  The JD was loaded around an hour into the crock pot before tasting.  Everyone has different tastes.  Good luck finessing this deal.  

      I like the Jack Daniel's idea but I should probably refrain from any booze this go around since the choir group we invited is a drug and alcohol recovery treatment choir group.
      "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

      Minnesota
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      That’s too bad because pouring a beer in the chili is an old secret. Along with a teaspoon or two of cocoa powder near the end of cooking.
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      Gulfcoastguy said:
      That’s too bad because pouring a beer in the chili is an old secret. Along with a teaspoon or two of cocoa powder near the end of cooking.

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      GrateEggspectations said:
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      Your recipe is like mine except I pour the beer into the chef. 
      One doesn’t exclude the other. One for the chili, one for the cook.
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      DoubleEgger said:
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      Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
      Grand Rapids MI
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      kl8ton said:
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      i braise the chunks in beer and wine....... wine is sacramental ;)
      fukahwee maine

      you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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      I did an over the top version a year ago at a church competition.  I won in a tie with two others.  I say go all out!  =)   
      Glencoe, Minnesota
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      WeberWho said:
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      I like the Jack Daniel's idea but I should probably refrain from any booze this go around since the choir group we invited is a drug and alcohol recovery treatment choir group.

      theres always beer powder, not sure why i looked this up

      Unpretentious Beer Powder 4 oz Versatile Seasoning Dry Rubs Sauces Bold Beer Flavoring

      fukahwee maine

      you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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      John 13:34-35
      The best way to "love one another" is to give them your best chili...go for it!!
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      I guess chili wasn't meant to be. I spent over 12 hours on chili yesterday only to be defeated by our spare fridge when storing it overnight!

      Somehow the setting in the fridge got bumped or it's on its way out. $100+ worth of chili shot. Now I'll have to miss part of church so I can grab 5 chicken pot pies from Sam's Club and show up with something to hold up my end of food commitment. 

      Like Limp Bizket says, "It's just one of those days"


      "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

      Minnesota
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      Looks like fate solved your dilemma.  Sorry for the loss, but now everyone saves face.

      Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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      Ozzie_Isaac said:
      Looks like fate solved your dilemma.  Sorry for the loss, but now everyone saves face.


      "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

      Minnesota
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      DoubleEgger said:
      Can your wife pass a polygraph test @WeberWho? 

      Haha! Love it!
      "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

      Minnesota
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