February 27th, 2020
| Company: | National Chili Day |
| Web site: | http://www.nationalchiliday.com/ |
Whether one prefers it Texas-style, Mexican-style, or vegetarian, chili served with a side of cornbread is a fabulous comfort food for the winter season. Despite popular belief, chili does not come from Mexico. The recipe has certainly been influenced by Mexican culture, however, but it also incorporates elements from Native American and Spanish culinary traditions. Many historians believe chili originated in Texas where all three of these cultures intersected.
According to legend, Spanish priests called the first chili "the soup of the Devil" because they believed that chili peppers were an aphrodisiac. To celebrate National Chili Day, indulge in a delicious bowl of this historical spicy stew!
Newspapers can encourage their readership to submit their favorite chili recipes for publication, or host a community-wide chili cookoff for prizes sponsored by area advertisers.
