If you can’t beat the snow, enjoy it! At least, that’s what we did yesterday at the town’s Winterfest, where Big Guy participated in the chili cookoff and I walked around taking photos and petting huskies that were competing in a sled dog contest.

In the chili tent, about 30 teams competed for the best chili recipe, including the Big Guy’s Rotary Club. I tasted all kinds of chili but Joe’s was fantastic of course. However, there was that Italian recipe with the sausage…mmm.

Joe’s team won third place, and I have his recipe written down for all of you to enjoy. It’s a meaty, thick stew with none of the things he calls “fillers” (like beans, which I just don’t understand). However, give it a try for yourself at Eat At Joe’s.

I keep bragging about the Big Guy’s great cooking skills, and now he has the award to prove it!