Another banner presentation of the culinary abilities of these Michiganders here in the UP has been recorded in the books for our annual Chili Cook Off for 2019!
This year the format of judging was updated, with special thanks to our Community Meal coordinators in devising this participatory process of crowing the champion. Of all 10 contestants, numbers were given on each of the pots and as the hungry judges made they way through the line, we were each handed a sample bowl to decide which Chili is supreme.
Not a single pot was left without a vote, however the winner was by a landslide with an over 50% margin of victory #5, and the grand champion: Terry McDonald!
Congratulations to all the contestants, especially Tom Gursky with his “Bear Chili” bringing in 3rd place, and runner-up Bob Kennard with his traditional recipe carrying 2nd place. However, the congratulations really belong to all those seated at the tables, because with chow this good, we’re all winners!
