Chilling Weather? How About Chiles ’ Chili?
Last Thursday, December 3rd, Chiles decided to bring back its Chili
Cook-Off, hosted by
our very own SGA! Visitors could purchase a punch card for just
five dollars to sample chili
homemade by Chiles
’
clubs! People could then vote for their favorite chili by
placing their punch
card into the corresponding club
’
s envelope stationed on the fence. What better way to bra
ce the
relentless cold than to treat yourself to some warm chili s
amples? Among the clubs present was
the Garden Club, Project Ocean, FCA, TSA, and the Pinter
est Club. Every club member put their
heart into those piping hot chili pots!
We took the opportunity to interview a familiar face, Nathan W
aller, for his thoughts on this
creative event.
Q: What gave you guys the idea to have a chili cook-off?
A:
“
We brought it back to get [people more] involved in school fu
nctions.
”
Q: So, would you like to share your recipe with us?
A:
“
I was in charge of making SGA
’
s chili. I decided to put in some beans, along with some
italian spices. Try it; it
’
s good!
”
Q: Mmm.. Very unique! Does this event support a specific cause?
A:
“
Yes; all proceeds go towards our clubs
’
funds.
”
I, along with a few other friends, decided to taste-test so
me of the chili for myself and
was pleasantly surprised with the intriguing flavor combina
tions each club had to offer. Overall,
I found that amongst all the chili, the top two I thoroughly
enjoyed were Student Ambassador
’
s
vegan chili, which consisted of black pinto beans, corn, an
d soy crumbs, and Pinterest Club
’
s
chili, which included dry mustard, onions, and ground meat. However
, the effort put into making
this event successful by each club was extraordinary! The
atmosphere was very lively; Christmas
music streamed through the air, gleaming lights, like stars, we
re strewn across the tables, and the
smiles painted on visitors faces as they indulged in a spoonfu
l of chili were priceless. I certainly
feel remorse for those who decided not to attend! Good job, SGA;
we
’
re expecting many more
great things from you!