The 4th annual Chili Cookoff took place on an October Sunday in Kachemak City. The garage was packed with almost 100 connoisseurs ready to taste Crockpot creations. As per usual, three judges were needed, but one of the highly trained regulars was not available. Chosen to join sitting judges, Wes and Terry, was Dana Stabenow, local author.
The masses democratically choose (via secret ballot in the shape of horse stickers) the People's Choice Golden Ladle, which this year went to Amber Nieber for her Spicy Green Chicken Chili. Amber also swept up the "Spiciest Chili" award.
Because I am not accused of great sportsmanship or humility, I nominated myself for the "Best Presentation" award for my in-phone-booth Tequila Booth. I'll never have a chance at the award next time Randy enters with homemade individual bread bowls, so I feel justified taking it now.
One of the biggest hits of the night was Jim Eschenhower with his "Beer Viewing" blind beer taste-off. The big winner was Sam Adams lager... over an Olde English 40 and 2 of Homer Brewings local growlers.
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