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 …
The GREAT Chili con Carne Project, Part 2: Chili Conquers the U.S.A.
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 …
The GREAT Chili Con Carne Project, Part 5: We Know Beans About It: The Chili Pantry
by Dave DeWitt Part 5: We Know Beans About It: The Chili Pantry Recipes: Beans for Chili! Sam Pendergrast’s Original Zen Chili Lady Bird Johnson’s Pedernales River Chili Chef Heywood’s Chili The Great Chili con Carne Project Index We’ve discussed the chiles and meat in chili, but there are quite a few more ingredients to analyze for the …
The GREAT Chili con Carne Project, Part 10: Chili Philosophy and Humor
By Dave DeWitt Part 10: Chili Philosophy and Humor, Plus a Family Recipe That Makes a Statement Recipe: Mary Jane’s Short Rib Chili Everyone has an opinion about chili. Arguably, it is the most contentious food in the world, triggering debates as to its origin, authenticity, preparation, and influence on international culinary practices. While researching chili …
The Chile Way to Burn Fat and Boost Metabolism
by Dave DeWitt, Melissa T. Stock, and Kellye Hunter The following excerpt is from the book The Healing Powers of Peppers, released in May 1998 by Three Rivers Press, New York, NY (available from online used book stores). Illustration by Harald Zoschke Exercise, diet, and deprivation–the dreaded regimen of many a New Year’s resolution. But keep in mind, as you …