George Shirley wrote:
>
> Not at a fair but I've competed in several chili cook-offs over the
> years. Made second place one time and was very happy to get that. Not
> much more difficult than entering something in a canning contest except
> you will be time limited.
>


I've always wondered about chili competitions, George.

Does overall flavor count more, or mainly the heat level?
Too many people, in my opinion, try for knock-your-socks-off heat when
they make chili and that's all you can taste.

Beans or no beans?

Ground beef or chunks?

Inquiring minds want to know....

gloria p