Yeah, maybe it does take two good I’s to spell Chili. But it only takes one good eye to win the Chili Cookoff.
Mark Oliver predicting a victory after his Vitrectomy Surgery, January 2019.
Well HELLO there sexy Chili Friends. It’s time for our 17th Annual Oliver’s Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff.
This whole thing started back in 2003 when Peter Atkinson boasted about his culinary skills in a way which just had to be challenged. Over the years the rivalry has spread ’round the world and many a would be boaster has been defeated, packed up early, made an excuse to leave and was never heard from again.
This year, as always, I’m told it’s going to be different. This year, they say, they are going to WIN IT ALL. And I encourage this attitude. It makes it all the sweeter when the judge finally does pick the best chili and the chants of “Rigged”, “Bullshit” and “I only came for the beer anyway” begin.
Dear friends. In all seriousness. You’re amongst the elite in our wide circle of friends. You got an invite. We’re doing everything on our end to make this day the best Chili Cookoff you’ve ever been to, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone cook their competitive little hearts out!