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"aem" > wrote:

> wrote:
> > Using a "Cincinnati chili spike pack" ( probably from Goldstar; don't
> > see any available on Skyline's site ) how close can you get to the
> > 'authentic' taste of Cincinnati Chili? (And ... any suggestions on
> > making it once I get the spice packs?)
> >
> Why would you want to?

I assume that the OP has eaten Cincinnati chili and liked it. I presume
that is why he wants to make it.

>Cincinatti chili is an out and out fake.

Fake what? Fake Texas chili? That makes about as much sense as claiming
that Texas chili is fake Cincinnati chili. As far as I know neither is
imitating anything.

>Mash hamburger with a potato masher while sprinkling in some water to
>get that so-called "consistency" they think is special, then add (too
> little of) any generic chili powder and some (any is too much of)
> cinammon, and you've got it.

If that is how you make Cincinnati chili I'm not surprised that you
don't like it.

>Come back and ask about real chili some time. (I'm as far removed
>from a Texan as anyone could be, but even I know that Cincinatti chili
>is an oxymoron.) -aem

What you seem to be saying is that you don't like Cincinnati chili so
nobody should like Cincinnati chili. Is that the message?

Regards,
Dave W.