Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off -- Best Chili (an other yummies) You Can Find!

Why do we revel in chili cook-offs? So many reasons: Chili seems to be one of the first foods where new vegans realize that they just don't miss the meat. Or the cheese. Plus chili can be so easy to make (perfect for the anti-cooking crowd), is filling, and is often healthy (easily a WFPB dish). Then to top it all off, there are so many chili variations, it is a food that doesn't get boring, even for the experienced folk. So, the answer is: What else?!

This will be a great event for the whole family. Bring kids. Bring friends. (Just RSVP responsibly please.)

WHAT TO BRING

• A vegan dish to share. (See more below)
• Ingredient cards
• Etc: I'll email the 'Yes' RSVPers more later.

PRIZES!
There will be multiple door prizes, including some great cookbooks donated by Liz and Laura.
NOTE: We won't be voting on the chili, but people who bring chili get to enter their name an extra time for a door prize. Also, vegan-themed clothing earns you an extra door prize entry.

MUSIC!
Does someone want to bring an instrument or two? Or your own electronic music?

FOOD THOUGHTS
We are hoping several people will bring chili! (free of meat, dairy and eggs of course). Note that our definition of chili is very broad. If chili is not your thing or you just want to help out with some important variety, here are other dishes we will need:
*dessert (of course!)
*Cornbread or other bread ...
*side dishes / appetizers
*salads

EVENT COMMUNICATION
The day before the event, I will be emailing additional important information, including my real address. If you do not receive the e-mail, be sure to e-mail me directly (preferably not through the Meetup "message" system) so that I can get you that information.

RSVP LIMIT
Depending on interest, there may be an RSVP limit. If so, you may be put on a wait list Everyone: please RSVP responsibly so that everyone who wants to come can. Thank you!!

FRIENDLY DOG ALERT
Cake, an energetic Great Dane and my side-kick, is looking forward to trying your dishes. ;-)