MONDAY - June 22, 2009

Main Street Tehachapi Cookoff

The 2nd Annual Main Street Tehachapi Cookoff was a huge success. The weather was beautiful - low 80's. The dreaded wind that could have arrived earlier, didn't appear until later in the afternoon. It kicked up pretty strong, but nothing the cooks couldn't handle.

There were 20 Red, 11 Verde and 11 Salsa contestants this year. Thank you to all cooks who came out to support this fairly new event. It has grown - the crowd was bigger than last year thanks to all the advertising. Michelle has promised us to make it even better next year!! So mark it on your calanders; It is a really great event. Don't miss out on a great event!!!

The judging area was inside the Moose Lodge this year.. Thank you to them for this!! They provided the judges with the beer and water, and the air conditioning. It was appreciated by all.

Special thanks for my scorekeeping helpers--Karen Ray, Sylvia and Barry Steinberg. Karen helped me with the Salsa as Barry was a contestant.

SPECIAL thank goes to Dirty Ole Phil...without his help, there wouldn't be water or beer on the tables!! THANK YOU!!!!!

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The Winners:

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SALSA

Hon Mention Barbara Ward

2nd Russell Barnes

1st Gene Beller

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VERDE

3rd Kim Cottrill

2nd Sachiko Brecke

1st Char Sweeney

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RED
3rd Bill Ray

2nd Marty Leitner

1st Char Sweeney - A Happy Lady!!

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Thanks from me and Chief Judge Jim Beaty to all of you who came out to support the city of Tehachapi and this cookoff. We had cooks from Las Vegas, San Diego, Bakersfield, and all points in between to make this event special. Let's make next year even better!!!!

Thanks Michelle for the work you do to promote this cookoff!

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Jim Beaty – Chief Judge & MaryEllen – Chief Scorekeeper

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MAINE STATE

The Wells Chamber of Commerce has a website with an application form and cook off and lodging information for the Maine State Contest;
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http://www.wellschilifest.com/
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For GPS navigators the address for the school is 1470 Post Road, Wells, ME 04090

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Southwest Regional and New Mexico State

August 8 and 9 at the Route 66 Casino in Rio Puerco, about 15 miles west of Albuquerque on I-40. One of the last chances in the Mountain West to get into the WCCC in Charleston, WV. 2 days of qualifying in Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. A big classic car show will going on at the same time, so book your rooms now! Chief Judge is Paul Whitney, ably assisted by the Plager's of Colorado and the Caimi's of Nevada. Come join us for a great weekend in the Land of Enchantment, NEW MEXICO!

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Wachusett Mountain ICS Cookoff

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!

September 13,2009

Wachusett Mountain Chili Cookoff/Music Festival

I spoke to Lee Wood today and he said The Wachusett Mountain ICS Cookoff is ON!!
More information to follow as it develops!

Please check http://www.wachusett.com/EventsActivities/MusicFestival/tabid/118/Default.aspx or this blog for updates!

Thank you,

Michael Freedman

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COOKS CORNERS REGIONAL

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Trabuco Canyon, CA

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If YOU are planning on COOKING or JUDGING, please call Don Hammes at 712-720-4798 and let him know that you are planning on being there.

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We need Cooks and Judges.

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This is one of the best run cookoffs on the West Coast - Be a Part Of It.

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We need LADIES for the MISS CHILI PEPPER Contest. (A Great Event)

(Claude Covington can't wait for his job as MC of this event)

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If you are already qualified and want to cook PEOPLES CHOICE - it has a $100.00 Prize.

Thanks,

Don Hammes

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