MONDAY - APR. 26, 2010

New York City District Cookoff

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This was the first cookoff in New York City in quite some time and the first in Staten Island. The Historic Richmond Town is an area that had once been the hub of Staten Island in the 1700's. It is now a living history and museum village. The folks running the cookoff were some of the nicest people we have encountered on a day that can be very stressful. Many thanks to Bob, David and Orly for their support and willingness to do anything to let this cookoff be one of the best. They had wonderful prize money and very enthusiastic spectators. The music was wonderful from a true old fashioned band (they had washboards, a singing saw, a jug, a pennywhistle, and much more), to a lovely young lady (9 years old) singing songs from Broadway. They had several kinds of wing-eating contests and most of all, Chili. The majority of the cooks were first-timers, and very happy ones. The weather was perfect and the crowds flowed in to taste chili. The judging was in the original Courthouse on the second floor. It was beautiful and historic and very fitting for a judged event. We were very happy to be able to help out this group for their first cookoff and look forward to coming back next year. This is a fantastic site and all the cooks had a great time.

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The winners:

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Salsa

3^rd – Robert Burmeister, NY (rookie)

2^nd – Mike Freedman, CT

1^st – Rich Omerza, PA

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Verde

3^rd – Mike Freedman, CT

2^nd – Kurt Leithner, NJ

1^st – Robert Burmeister, NY (Rookie)

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Red

3^rd – Rich Omerza, PA

2^nd – Kurt Leithner, NJ

1^st – Michael Jablonski, NY

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Michael is the future son-in-law of a cook from LI, Raymond Barry. This was his first time cooking in ICS.

Congratulations to all the cooks.

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Carson Valley #1 & #2

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The Weather Gods smiled on us Saturday and Sunday. Four inches of snow 48 hours before the Carson Valley #1 & #2 cookoffs in Minden, Nevada and more expected 48 hours later. But the weekend was in the 70's. Thank you.The good weather brought out record crowds which also helped the 69 crafters in attendance. Dave and Kathy did their usual outstanding jobs as Chief Judge and Scorekeeper respectively with Bob & Julie Grayson showing up to help.

Now for the results:

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Saturday, April 24

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Salsa - Honorable mention to Adrian Fuhrman & Lynn Pruett

2nd Place - Scott Ruff

1st Place - Dennis Robinson

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Green Chili (Tie for 2nd)

3rd Place - Lynn Pruett

2nd Place - Laurie Boisseranc

1st Place - Barbara Beaver

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Red Chili

3rd Place - Steve Atkinson

2nd Place - Susie Decker

1st Place - Gerry Lind

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Sunday, April 25

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Salsa

3rd Place - Gerry Lind

2nd Place - Susie Decker

1st Place - Lynn Pruett

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Green Chili

3rd Place - Voni Medcraft

2nd Place - Adrian Fuhrman

1st Place - Jim Beaver

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Red Chili

3rd Place - Sonny Allen

2nd Place - Steve Atkinson

1st Place - Rick Decker

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Thanks to the Carson Valley Sertoma club for hosting this event for 18 years and everyone who helped make this a success.

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Keep your bowl warm

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Fritz Rubins

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Homegrown Dist 1 & 2

Homegrown Folk Festival and Chili Cookoff

May 1&2

Troy, Mo.

Lincoln County Fairgrounds.

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YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BRING TENT. We are in the building that was last year.

In checking it out we will make that work for everything.

Make it easy on yourself

We have a cookoff in all catagories. (I think)

I may have to cook a green pot, but who knows until that day

Surprise me and come to Troy.

Fairgrounds road is the turnoff. Should have a banner out.

Hwy 61 exit on 47 toward the businesses thru 3

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Western Days Chili Cookoff

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Cash Prizes

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OLD TOWN TEMECULA, CA – Aromas of savory beef and unique blends of spicy seasonings, will rise into the air Sunday, May 16 at the Western Days Chili Cookoff in Old Town Temecula. The ICS-sanctioned event offers a $500 cash prize for the best red, $175 for the best Chili Verde and $75 for the best People's choice recipe prepared at the event. This is a Regional Cookoff and winners advance to the World Championships. Chief Judge is Bob Dyer.

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There are three ICS Categories, Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. People's choice is for Red Chili and Chili Verde. Cooking begins at 9 a.m. and People's Choice Chili is available for tasting beginning at 1 p.m. Awards are at 4 p.m. Applications are available online at www.temeculacalifornia.com or call (951) 678-1456. The event will be held in the parking lot at the corner of Moreno and Mercedes Streets near the north Archway.

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Western Days celebrates the history of the Old West in Old Town Temecula, with costumed characters, western music, calf roping lessons, stagecoach rides and a variety of exhibits May 15 and 16. The Old Town Temecula Gunfighters host a western skit and gunfight competition from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the corner of Old Town Front and Fourth Streets.

At high noon both days the Temecula Gunfighters treat the crowd to a comical bank robbery featuring dozens of bad guys in a final shoot out with the sheriff and his posse.

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"If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you. "
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Western Days Chili Cookoff - May 16, 2010 at Moreno and Front Street
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Melody Brunsting
Effective & Fiscally Efficient Marketing & Promotions

Melody's Ad Works, Inc.
www.temeculacalifornia.com
www.cocobien.com
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HUNTINGTON BEACH ELKS

BACK TO BACK

18011 GULF LANE

HUNTINGTON BEACH CA.

714-847-8348-Ron Courreges

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MAY 22ND AND 23RD

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SALSA, CHILI VERDE, RED

Entry fees $15.00 Salsa, $25.00 Chili Verde, $35.00 Red Chili + 1 gal People's Choice

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Chief Judge on Saturday, Don Hammes Scorekeeper, Bobbie Gaul

Chief Judge on Sunday, Dennis Macklin Scorekeeper, Allene Macklin

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COOK'S CORNER

19152 SANTIAGO CANYON RD.

TRABUCO CANYON, CA

919-858-0266-Rhonda

JUNE 26th

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SALSA, CHILI VERDE, RED

Entry fee $35.00 + 1 gal People's Choice

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Chief Judge Don Hammes, Chief Scorekeeper Bobbie Gaul

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ICS MERCHANDISE FIRE SALE

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The below merchandise is available at incredible prices! Please contact Dennis and Allene to place your order. Be sure to include your address and phone number. We will let you know what the shipping charge will be and once we receive your payment, we'll mail your merchandise.

We'll be at the California State cookoff on May 1, and can bring the merchandise to you and save postage if we receive your order BY 3:00 PM THURS, APR. 29.

White polo shirts $12 - 3 XXXL

Gray polo shirts $12 - 5 LG, 1 XL, 2 XXXL

Gray t-shirts $5 - 4 SM, 12 MED, 19 LG, 2 XL, 5 XXL

Red t-shirts $5 - 5 MED, 11 LG, 2 XL, 4 XXL

Red sweat shirts $10 - 2 SM, 2 MED, 1 XL, 3 XXL, 2 XXXL

Gray sweat shirts $10 - 2 SM, 1 MED, 7 LG, 5 XXL, 1 XXXL

Blue denim shirts $12 - 12 XXL, 2 XXXL

Black denim shirts $12 - 14 XXL, 3 XXXL

Tan denim shirts $12 - 2 SM, 3 XXL, 1 XXXL

Gray long sleeve t-shirts $8 - 3 SM, 2 MED, 5 LG, 6 XXL, 7 XXXL

Red long sleeve t-shirts $8 - 11 XXXL

Women's white top $10- 1 XXL, 3 XXXL

Women's black top $10 - 4 XXXL

White tank tops $5 - 4 XXXL

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Thanks

Dennis and Allene Macklin

firefrog1@sbcglobal.net

Home ph: 949-631-5907

Dennis cell: 714-292-4637

Allene cell: 714-392-1482

1951 Rosemary Place

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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