First Post

This first post is kind of the inspiration behind the blog.  I really enjoy sharing recipes and what i'm cooking with my co-workers and friends.  I often post pictures on Facebook, but it doesn't tell the story behind what i'm doing or where the recipe came from.  This is my attempt to share and hopefully have some fun in the process.

This weekend we have family visiting from North Carolina, and tomorrow i'm cooking two batches of chili.  Chili is best in the fall when college football is getting good and the Oktoberfest and Pumpkin beers are out.  The first batch is my standard recipe for a crock pot while the second batch is the kind that has that smoky flavor and could be entered into competition (something i've considered doing).   


Here is the recipe for the first batch, very delicious but very simple and easy to make:

Tom's Standard Crockpot Chili:

• ground venison, browned and seasoned with chili powder
• ground mild sausage, browned and seasoned with chili powder
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 2 cans fire roasted diced tomatos
• 1-2 cans rotel with green chilis (depending on amount you want and size of crock pot)
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 1 can spicy chili beans
• Seasonings: chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, sugar,