LOS GORDOS ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF, AUG 16 2008

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, August 16, 2008 will be the date you'll want to head for La Bufadora and participate by cooking or tasting (or both) in the 13th Annual “Anything Goes” Chili Cook-Off sponsored by Los Gordos Restaurant. So start gathering your teams and testing your recipes! (HEY, HOW ABOUT A NOMAD TEAM?)

In addition to the chili cook-off there will be a Salsa Contest (the food, not the dance – well, maybe there’ll be some dancing later in the day .) There will be cash prizes for the best chili, best salsa and best booth.

Spectators can sample all the chili and salsas entered for just $1 (spoons and bowls provided). Tickets for a drawing may also be purchased, 6 tickets for $5. Tasting and judging starts at 3:00 but come early and stay late!

CHILI RULES: $10 entry fee per chili (you can enter as many recipes as you’d like), must provide all of your own supplies, food, tables and utensils for cooking. And a 5 star recommendation from those of us who competed last year as novices – BRING YOUR OWN SHADE if you'll be competing in the chili cook-off! All cooking must be done on the premises outside. Beans may be pre-soaked, other items may be pre-chopped. Canned goods may be used but not opened before the official 12:00 noon start time. Plan to make at least 4 quarts of chili (250 samples). ANYTHING GOES. International chili cook-off rules do not apply!

SALSA RULES: $7 entry fee per salsa. There are two categories
of salsa, hot and regular. Salsa may be pre-made and bring 2 pints to the cook-off.

No need to pre-enter for either – just come and have a good time. For more info (not that there is more), contact Bajamigo or Bajabound2005.

Did I mention we won last year's cook-off? Along with that claim to fame came the honor of coordinating this year's cook-off. Hope to see you there!








[Edited on 3-29-2008 by bajabound2005]

we'll be there

tasting chili.

and cheering you on.

Sounds like a plan!