Posts made in February, 2010

Mad, Passionate Chili Love <3

Once upon a time, when we were a traditional nuclear family, my Dad was the Chief Maker of the Chili. He developed a recipe (not to be confused with unabashed creativity, a la artistic flair, because he is a total engineer-head) over the years which was, simply, exquisite. We loved it because it was our chili, it had that particular flavor that only our chili had.

And it was the only setting outside of majorly doctored-up Bush’s Baked Beans wherein I actually liked beans.

I am not ashamed to admit, I am not a big fan of the beans. I’m OK with that.

Now that our family life resembles traditional 21st-century living arrangements, the Chili Making Duties have fallen to my Mom.

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