Notes from Beverly:
The Annual Chili Feed in Meridian 2011 was hosted by the Firefighters Pipe & Drums unit. This events' proceeds support burned victims and families. http://www.meridiancity.org/fire.aspx?id=2605
I was asked to be one of the judges where there were several participating commercial, non-commercial and local fire departments that brought their famous chili. Each hoped to take away a giant chili award and of course bragging rights home with them. Some of the
awards were peoples choice, best in show, costume/booth setup . Hmmm ..sounds somewhat like a pageant to me, but along with those were of course tasting the chili, therefore award for best chili. WOW! Now I thought my chili was the best. We have some of the best chili made right here in Idaho! The community came out in hundreds in support of a wonderful cause with plenty of entertainment and delicious food!
Pictured tasting the chili (judging on taste, thickness, spice, color, aftertaste, etc)
Pictured with Miss Teen Idaho, Julia Jaquin (also a judge)
Pictured with the pink ladies from Disaster Cleanup (my personal favorite booth and 3rd place in Best in show)
Pictured with Mayor deWeerd and 1st place Busted Shovel owner(commercial and people's choice)
Pipes and drums performing for the crowd
