2008 WINNERS !!!!!!

Congratulations to our winners !!!!!!!

1st place traditional - The Chili Millies

1st place non-traditional - Signal Mountain Christian School

2nd place - Troop 25 Girl Scouts "Space Cadettes"

People's Choice - Crye-Leike Realty

Best Booth - Cheerific "Annie Oakley's"

Celebrity Winner - Mrs. Bernie from Nolan for Ronald McDonald House

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE !!!

Cookoff Rules and Regulations

Bachman Chili Cookoff
Rules and Regulations
1. All teams must prepare not less than (4) gallons of chili for the cookoff. Cooking will take place between 9-12 (Chili may be prepared the day before and heated during that time). One pint competition cup will be collected at 12:00.

2. Public sampling will occur between noon and 3:00 p.m.

3. Each team shall have no more than five members, including the "head chef" who must be 18 years of age or older.

4. Teams will set up between 8-9 a.m., with a mandatory meeting at 9:15. You will be given a
10 x 10 ft space in front of the building. Vehicles parked in front of the building for set-up must be moved behind the building by 9:00.

5. Each team will be responsible for their own supplies, including:
a. Table and chairs
b. Tent (if desired) - MUST be set up Friday night before 8:00 p.m.
c. Heating unit (propane camp stove or sterno) - NO electricity provided
d. Cooking ingredients and accessories: including utensils, cutting boards, ladles, hot pads, can opener, etc.
e. Fire extinguisher
f. Table decorations /costumes for "best booth" contest
g. Trash can and bags for your booth

6. Bachman will provide:
a. Sample cups and spoons
b. Napkins for everyone sampling
c. Hole Punch (for tasting passes)
d. Competition cup
e. Voting box for People’s Choice award
f. Cleaning supplies, including dish soap, kitchen cleaner, and one roll of paper towels
g. Plastic serving gloves

7. The Bachman Chili Cookoff is not associated with ICS or CASI...BEANS AND NOODLES WILL BE ALLOWED. Chili does need to be homemade, and consist of a USDA approved meat, beans, vegetables, or combination thereof, and it should be cooked with chili peppers, spices, or other ingredients.

8. Teams preparing and serving harmful ingredients will be held liable. Team must be willing to eat their own chili.

9. All teams are responsible for breaking down and cleaning up their booth and surrounding area at the end of the event. Booths must serve until 3:00 p.m.

10. All teams must post a list of ingredients, including spices, due to allergies.

11. Teams are responsible for getting their competition chili to the judging area on time. The voting will be based on the following:
a. Good flavoring – "not too spicy or bland"
b. Chili pepper taste – "not too hot or mild"
c. Texture of meat – "not too chewy or mushy"
d. Consistency – "not too thick or too thin"
e. Aroma and color
f. Answer to a simple question, "If I am to have one bowl of chili for the rest of my life, which
one would I choose?"
The decisions of the judges shall be final.

12. Please be very aware of proper sanitation.
Keep perishable items in a cooler packed with ice. Avoid cross-contamination by using separate plastic cutting boards for vegetables and meat. Wash vegetables thoroughly. Keep your hands washed, use a disinfecting Purell type hand rub, or wear plastic gloves.
Always use a clean spoon each time you taste your product.
Use a food thermometer.
Keep cooking temperature above 130 degrees and never let chili sit for more than ten minutes below this temperature.

13. Alcohol is not allowed on Bachman property.

1st place chili - $200
Best Non-traditional - $200
2nd place chili - $75 plus set of Lodge Cast Iron
People’s Choice - $100
Best Booth - $75 plus set of Lodge cast iron
More Door prizes!

If you have any questions, please contact Lissa Goeltz at (423) 886-4842 or by email bachmancommunity@bellsouth.net

Chili Cookoff WELCOME

Welcome to the 2008 Bachman Chili Cookoff, benefiting Bachman Community Center.
The chili planning crew is getting ready for a great time, filled with good food, entertainment, and a little healthy competition for all residents of Walden's Ridge. So start planning your recipe and your booth, and set your calendars for Saturday, November 8th, 2008!!