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A Favorite Food, Tania Kitchin sponsor, 10/9/2025

CHILI

you know it’s Autumn C H I L I…
hearty K I D N E Y beans
W H I T E sour cream and rice, nice
spice - J A L A P E N O S
and P U N G E N T onions
a B O W L of
                      H E A T!
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Hind Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Making me hungry, KIM lol I love anything spicy.
Messina Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Now I know what you mean when you say you often get HOT when it's CHILI (lol) Best wishes in the contest!
Godwin Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My husband will be knocking on your door any second. Your chili gave him a hankering!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 6:06 AM
LOL! Too funny!
George Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In chill, this 'bowl of heat' will not only be palatable, but cozy too.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Yes and made some jalapeño cornbread too!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
sounds yummilicious...perfect for fall....best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, sara
Rodrigues Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Thank you! Stay warm :)
Wolf Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Bring the HEAT. Just keep it away from me, ok? ~ 'Mild-mannered Mush-mouth' in every respect.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
LOL! Don’t sweat it ;)
Greenhough Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I always like it. Even the ones from other cities. Thanks for bring our tummies to good food.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thank you :)
Anaya Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I agree with Krishika, you have danced your way through the recipe & I'm a chili lover as well!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Thank you, Anaya! Making some for Dad tomorrow. Hugs!
Upadhyay  Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I like how lively and fun this poem feels. You can almost taste the chili just by reading it. Wow Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Thank you kindly, Krishika!
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