SUNDAY - Mar 1, 2009
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Dear Chili Cooks,
The First Rhode Island State Chili Cookoff is now officially in the history books!
Despite all the pre cookoff trials and tribulations, the day really went off without so much as a hiccup.
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Some fast facts;
Cooks from 13 different states (CT,MA,MD,NJ,NY,PA,RI,OH,IL,MI,TX,VA and NH) and from 2 countries.
Four former ICS Red Champions, Jim Weller, Georgia Weller, Steve Falkowski, Jerry Buma & the 2008 ICS Red Chili Champion, Georgia Weller
Two former ICS Chili Verde Champions, Wes Carlson and Kimberly Mallory and the 2008 ICS Chili Verde Champion, Lauren Ray
One former ICS Salsa Champion, Judi Omerza
One cook completed the daunting task of cooking ICS Chili in 50 of the U.S. States, Wes Carlson
Four rookie cooks that caught the "chili bug" and enjoyed themselves so much, we know we will see them again!
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Judging and Score Keeping was handled by Steve and Audrey Falkowski with assistance from CT State Chairperson, Sharon Willard, Soldiers Angels District Co-Chair Judy Lee and Kat Freedman.
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This was one of those cook off's where all of the ICS cooks pitched in and went with the flow. A great time was had by all. Cooks enjoyed music, pulled pork sandwiches from BT (BT's Smokehouse), and beautiful trophies supplied by Kimberly and David Mallory and of course, the best salsa and chili!
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Kat and I couldn't have accomplished this without the help of so many people. We have to thank Carol Hancock & Vickie,The Falkowski's, The Mallory's, BJ's Wholesale, Jim McGinn (K of C), and most of all, the great cooks that assisted us, as only ICS cooks can.
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On to the winners:
Salsa:
3rd place - Vicki Tankis (Rookie) MA
2nd place - Mario (Batali)
1st Place Salsa winner representing
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Chili Verde:
3rd place - Scott E. Navaroli MA
2nd place - Jim Stoddard TX
1st Place Chili Verde winner representing Rhode Island at the World Championship - Richard Chauvin - Windsor Ontario,Canada
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Red Chili
3rd place - Scott E. Navaroli MA
2nd place - Ghon Eckley MD arrived at 7 a.m. and flew out at 6 p.m.
1st Place Red Chili winner representing
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Like we always say, if you're cooking chili with your friends, you're already a winner!
We will see you next year at the Providence (RI) Convention Center, 2-13-10, for the St. Valentine's Chili Massacre/2nd Annual RI State Chili Cookoff.
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The next cookoff in New England is May 2, 2009,The New England Regional, Somers, CT.
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Kat and Michael Freedman
Co Chairs
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Laurel Md district.
Hey everyone
I realized I didn't include a date for the
Ghon Eckley
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Copperstate & Valley of the Sun Regionals
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Greetings from Ahwatukee!!!
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WE NEED CHILI COOKS, IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON COMING TO AHWATUKEE FOR THE BACK-2-BACK CHILI COOKOFFS – CALL SUSAN TODAY. - AT THIS POINT IN TIME WE ONLY HAVE SEVEN(7) RED COOKS SIGNED UP !!
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I hope everyone is doing well and in the mood to cook some chili!! We are hosting the Back to Back Copperstate Regional and Valley of the Sun Regional cook offs again this year on March 14 and 15th in our lovely
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This year we are adding more attractions for Saturday and Sunday such as amusement rides for the kids, pizza, mexican food, brats, two great bands and BEER and WINE during the event. The Farmer's Market will join the event on Sunday.
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As far as lodging, I just spoke with a representative from Extended Stay American (1.22 miles from our location) and she gave us a great, great, deal especially during this peak season. This is a 1 bedroom suite with a kitchen for only $56.99 per night. This is a terrific deal. It is a nice, clean hotel and very close to our facility. To get this deal you need to book before February 14 and tell the booking agent that you are with the International Chili Society. She has blocked off 20 rooms as of today. Their address is
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I look forward to seeing everyone back this year!! You guys are a FUN GROUP.
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Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions. Please pass this information on to anyone you might think would be interested in our cook offs.
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Have a great day!!!!
Susan Hyden
Cook Off Chairman
480-893-1942
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OAK TREEVILLAGE REGIONAL
CHILI COOK-OFF
(Formally known as the Mentone Regional)
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Date: Saturday March 14th 2009
In the
Oak
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This cook-off will be held in the
There are many gift shops, candy shops, restaurants, petting zoo, trout farm and much more for the whole family.
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Chief Judge: Mike "Ughlee"
Chief Scorekeeper: Allene Macklin
Emee: Claude Covington
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All first place winners advance to the 2009 World's Championship
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Cook-off Categories
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Traditional Red: Prize money: $300.00, $200.00 and $100.00
Entry Fee: $30.00 for ICS members /$80 non- members - plus 1 gal. min. p/c chili w/filler
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Chili Verde: Prize money $100.00 1st place
Entry fee: $10.00 for ICS members/$60.00 non-members
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Salsa: $100.00 Prize money 1st. place
Entry Fee: $10.00 for ICS members/$60.00 non-members
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For more information, contact:
David Wedekind
(909) 991-9611 or e-mail
davidwedekind@msn.com
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