Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Chili con Carne”
As Witnessed by Burro Bob Wiseman The shiny-varnished placard proudly proclaimed WELCOME. Swinging from the sign, on polished brass chains, was a huge white eggshell with a pair of shapely legs, sporting exotic red stiletto heels. WELCOME to what? This was not an Arkansas chicken farm but there were some nice – ahem – tender chicks at the edge of …
This eleven-part series is devoted solely to one of the most popular fiery-foods dishes ever created: chili con carne. Dave DeWitt, with assistance from various editors, devoted years to this project: researching both popular and obscure literature, collecting recipes, interviewing cooks, and assembling interesting–and sometime hilarious–illustrations. The most popular fiery dish Dave explores the origins and history of chili, …
Bibliography Back to The Great Chili con Carne Project Index Associated Press. “State Accepts Chile Challenge,” Las Cruces Sun-News, Mar. 12, 1993, A-1. “Chile or Chili?” Albuquerque Tribune, June 14, 1985. Baldwin, Pat. “Texans All Hot Over Illinois’ ‘Chilli’-State Claim.” The Dallas Morning News, Nov. 2, 1993, 8D. Bianco, Marie. “Chile Cultists Keep Contests on the Front Burner.” Albuquerque …
by Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach Part 1: The Evolution of Chili con Carne Recipes: Mole de Olla (Kettle Stew) Pork in Adobo Sauce Caldillo de Duranguense Original San Antonio Chili U. S. Army Chili Mrs. Owen’s Cook Book Chili The Great Chili con Carne Project Index Everything about chili con carne generates some sort of controversy–the spelling …
by Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach Part 2: Chili Conquers the U.S.A. Recipes: Dallas County Jail Chili Chili DeGolyer Chili H. Allen Smith Wick Fowler’s Chili Joe Cooper’s Chili Cincinnati-Style Chili Whale Chili The Great Chili con Carne Project Index From its humble origins as various meat and chile concoctions in Mexico, the concept of chili crossed the border …
