The Chili Cook-off was held at the Chapter House on Manassas Airport on Saturday, October 29. In order to set up, Dan Botzer, Jim Stone, Andrew Prange, Judy Sparks, Cathy Carey and Bob Prangeall chipped in to clean, decorate and set up the tables and chairs. Thanks to the members who brought their chili dishes to be judged and enjoyed. Ann and Barry Toole, Eric Alexander, David Richards, Cathy Carey, and Curtis Smith. Thanks to the judges, Bob Prange, Jim Stone, Jack
McCombs, and Meredith Richardson. A special thanks go out to the members who contributed all the extras such as cornbread, salad, cheese, onions, sour cream and super desserts. The winners after the judging were:
- Hottest/Spiciest – David Richard’s “Mach 5”
chili - Most Creative/Unusual – Cathy Carey’s “White
Chicken” chili - Mildest/Wimpiest – Ann Toole’s “Veggie” chili
- Best Presentation – Curtis Smith’s “Mild Beef
and Chipotle” chili - Best Overall – Eric Alexander’s “Hangar Bum”
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Fun was had by all!