As the big day approaches for the first Patriot Chili cook-off, chile cooks from around the state are opening lock boxes and bringing out their secret ingredients and carefully kept family favorite chili recipes are being prepared.  One can imagine a chili wizard, late at night, murmuring incantations while stirring  a bubbling cauldron of their aromatic concoction. Or perhaps it's just a chili aficionado expressing their joy over the flavor that the special ingredient gives their pot of Red.

But the real proof will be in the tasting. Come and join in the fun. Taste a bit of everyone's best offering and you be the judge.

I'm sure you'll agree, I make the best chili in the known universe!

Chili Confrontation Update . . . . . Every entry is a winner!

To avoid harsh comments and verbal abuse we are forced to concede that most patriots actually do make the best chile in the world. To insure your place in the winner's circle and Missouri Chili Hall of Fame, please be sure to register prior to the event.

The shelter at Wipple Field has plenty of outlets for Crock-Pots and there will be a small microwave on hand. Again, please register your entry with a brief description. (Old family favorite, all meat, not suitable for the aged or infirmed, etc.)

Chilidog, for the Missouri Patriots Chili Appreciation Society

Register at calienteexpress@gmail.com

The Grandaddy of all Chili Cook-Offs

"Nobody knows more about chili than I do" is the title of an article published in the August 1965 or 66 issue of Holiday Magazine. This brash bit of braggadocio instantly ignited a raging controversy that is still simmering today. The Great Chili Confrontation was stated when a writer by the name of H. Allen Smith penned those fighting words.

Smith writes, "Without chili I believe I would wither and die. I stand without a peer as a maker of chili, and a judge of chili made by other people. No living man, and let us not even think of women in this connection, no living man, I repeat, can put together a pot of chili as ambrosial, as delicately and zestfully flavorful, as the chili I make. This is a fact so stern, so granitic, that it belongs in the encyclopedias, as well as in all standard histories of civilization.

"That is the way of us chili men. Each of us knows that his chili is light-years beyond other chili in quality and singularity' each of us knows that all other chili is vile slop that a coyote would turn his back on it."

The first to take serious umbrage at Smith's remark were Frances X. Tolbert, the author of a small book called; "A Bowl of Red" and Wick Fowler, of Austin, Texas. Tolbert released what was termed the "Tolbert Tantrum" in his column, Tolberts Texas. He wrote many hateful things about Smith's chile, calling it chili flavored vegetable soup.

Mr. Fowler, was the proprietor of an Austin, TX. chili factory that produced a product know as "Wick Fowler's 2 Alarm Chili Mix." He sent a package of his chili mix to Smith with a letter resplendent with insults.

The letters flew back and forth between these passionate chili lovers and thus was born the first official chili cook-off.

Stay tuned for the continuing saga.

The First Missouri Patriots

Chili Confrontation

On September 24, at High Noon, Patriot Chili Cookers, Chili Lovers and members of the Missouri Patriot community will be gathering to enjoy fellowship and a bowl or two of the best chili in the known universe.

Feel free to come early and harass the cooks or just hang out and watch culinary magic at work.

We'll plan to start tasting about one.

For directions and map; google maps 
For additional information; calienteexpress@gmail.com

THE FIRST LADY HATES CHILI

SO SHE WON'T BE THERE!

SO, WHAT'S GONNA' BE YOUR EXCUSE?

The GREAT PATRIOT'S

CHILI CONFRONTATION

Stay tuned, details to follow.......

The Great Chili Confrontation, Part #1

"Nobody knows more about chili than I do" is the title of an article published in the August 1965 or 66 issue of Holiday Magazine. This brash bit of braggadocio instantly ignited a raging controversy that is still simmering today. The Great Chili Confrontation was stated when a writer by the name of H. Allen Smith penned those fighting words.

Smith writes, "Without chili I believe I would wither and die. I stand without a peer as a maker of chili, and a judge of chili made by other people. No living man, and let us not even think of women in this connection, no living man, I repeat, can put together a pot of chili as ambrosial, as delicately and zestfully flavorful, as the chili I make. This is a fact so stern, so granitic, that it belongs in the encyclopedias, as well as in all standard histories of civilization.

"That is the way of us chili men. Each of us knows that his chili is light-years beyond other chili in quality and singularity' each of us knows that all other chili is vile slop that a coyote would turn his back on it."

The first to take serious umbrage at Smith's remark were Frances X. Tolbert, the author of a small book called; "A Bowl of Red" and Wick Fowler, of Austin, Texas. Tolbert released what was termed the "Tolbert Tantrum" in his column, Tolberts Texas. He wrote many hateful things about Smith's chile, calling it chili flavored vegetable soup.

Mr. Fowler, was the proprietor of an Austin, TX. chili factory that produced a product know as "Wick Fowler's 2 Alarm Chili Mix." He sent a package of his chili mix to Smith with a letter resplendent with insults.

The letters flew back and forth between these passionate chili lovers and thus was born the first official chili cook-off.

Stay tuned to the continuing saga of the First Great Chili Confrontation.

Hot Chili and Sweet Tea

A Patriot's

Chili Confrontation

When the days start getting shorter and a chill is in the night air, visions of steaming bowls of chili and tall glasses of sweet tea start to dance in some of our heads.

On September 24, 2011, Patriots from all across the state will be facing off in the first annual Patriot's Chili Confrontation.

It's a vast right wing conspiracy

Well I guess that means she won't be attending, but what's your story. If you don't like chili, that's a pity. Although we don't understand, we do support your right to eat food that is less exciting than a spirited bowl of chili. Hot dogs and fixin's will be an option.

"I make the best darn chili in the world!"

Well, isn't that what we all think. Time to step up and put you bowl of red up against the best in the known universe. Just imagine, when this momentous event happens, everyone wins.

This project is in the dream and scheme stages but an idea whose time has arrived, calendars marked and plans laid. But to make it real, we need you and your best crock of chili. Come on, give it a shot, and who knows,
you might really make the best chili in the world.

The event will be at Wipple Field. See below for directions and link to a map.

Behold the Burnt Pig

Come to the First Annual Patriot's Pig Roast

July 16 at Whipple Field
County Road 391
Jefferson City, MO
Saturday July 16. 11:00 am until.... Rural location is in a valley just off of the Missouri River in Callaway County, Rural Holt Summit, just a mile from the Katy Trail.
Bring a covered dish, a friend, an appetite and ENJOY!
RAIN or SHINE

We have the use of the park with shelter house, outdoor latrines, water and electric. We will be working on a couple of speakers and some musical entertainment now that we have the location confirmed. This is mostly a family event so everyone can get acquainted and socialize. There's a play area for the kids so pack 'em up and come and join fellow Patriots and friends. Enjoy the great outdoors.



Please RSVP to confirm attendance

Donations accepted to cover the cost of BBQ. This is a family event for Patriots and their families from all over the state. Join in fellowship and fun. The number of people to register will determine the size of the guest of honor,
El Cerdo, (the Pig)

PLEASE REGISTER HERE:
calienteexpress@gmail.com

Overnight camping will be available but no hookups.

To get map and directions; Google map

For evolving details, stay tuned to C.A.M.P. on Facebook.