2014 CASA Chili Cook-off!

9 cooks went head to head to win the coveted Pepto Bismo Cup at the CASA Chili Cook-off at Alcaza Towers, yesterday Feb 10. The event marked the 5th year for the CASA Chili Cook-off at the beaches. The cooks came with a range of chili making experience, from seasoned chili-chefs to first time dabblers. Before the voting began, the contestants took turns to talk up their own chili skills while talking down other contestants.  Every guest was a judge who received tasting cups filled with chili numbered from 1 to 9. The chills ranged in tastes from mild to hot, featuring various tastes and colors. There was even a White Turkey Chili to off set the crockpots filled with red. Ballots determined the winning recipe.

Winners walked away with bragging rights for the year, plus prize money from Playacommunity. $100, $30 and $20 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Placement. The Pepto Bizmo trophy remained in the possession of last year’s winner who was notoriously absent from the event and from who’s hands this year’s winner will have to pry the trophy!

1st Place - CAROLINE COUTLEE
2nd Place - MICHAEL WANDTKE
3rd Place - RICHARD RUETER

Lots of photos of the event, taken by Trent Bayliss, are posted in our Facebook Album.