Laura in the Kitchen: Award-Winning Chili!!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Award-Winning Chili!!

I wanted to share my good news.

I fixed a large batch of my Super Soy Chili (receipe posted Apr 08)
to participate in a Chili Luncheon fundraiser at the local hospital where I work. (10.24.08)

I was UNAWARE that there was also a Taste-Contest, unitl someone said "Congratulations!"

My super soy receipe had won "Best Chili"

and I was asked to prepare another batch to represent the Hospital in the Local Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off.

I am so proud that my 'healthier' version of traditional chili still tastes good enough to compete with good 'ole Kentucky home-cooking.

Smiling from my Kitchen in Kentucky,
Laura

2 comments:

Pat Crosby said...: Yep! I've TASTED Laura's AWARD-WINNING CHILI... and it IS OVER the TOP :)))

Yum Yum! Make some today!; October 27, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Author, Speaker, Personal Growth Consultant said...: Congratulations Laura!
I have tasted your chili and I know how Great it is from personal experience.

Bravo Laura! You deserve the Honor.

Wish I lived closer to eat dinner with you more often.

Lynn Rothfuss; October 27, 2008 at 10:09 PM

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The What & Why of Soy

What is Soy?? The soybean is considered a superfood, low in saturead fat. A super or complete food because it contains fat, protien, and carbohydrates, as well as offers all nine of the essential amino acids, calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.

Why Soy?? Probably most popularized as a protien alternative for Vegetarians. Soy is the answer to several concerns: low cost, high protien, low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, low-sodium, lactose-free source of calcium, and fewer potential toxins.

"Health" magazine (April 2007 issue) suggested, "Add one meatless meal a week. Less meat means less saturated fat--and fewer toxins like dioxin, DDT, and PCBS."

Benefits: Research is on-going that soy can benefit the human in body in various ways:
*assist with cardiovascular function
*support gallbladder function
*promote optimal blood sugar and cholesterol levels
*source of calcium to promote bone health
*anti-cancer effects
*promote cognitive function and brain healing

(sources included http://mayoclinic.com/health/soy/NS_patient-soy, http://wikipedia.org/wiki/soybean,
http://ejnet.org/dioxin/#what. )

Where to Find Super Soy Products

Super Soy from Vitamark
Vitamark provides a high quality soy product that is processed using technologies that use "water" extraction and proper temperatures to insure the highest quality. Offer 4 non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) products: Super Soy Onion Broth, Super Soy Beef Strips, Super Soy Chicken Strips, Super Soy Ground Beef.

The beef and chicken Super Soy products are so named, not because they contain beef or chicken, but rather that thay have been texturized or shaped to resemble the name-sake. This is especially helpful for cooks not familiar with cooking with tofu or other soy products. This also assists in maintaining the "look" or visual impact of traditional dishes.

The Super Soy product comes in a dehydrated form, that requires reconstitution with liquid. You may simply use water, however flavoring the water prior to reconstituting is recommended; such as SuperSoy Onion broth, bullion, soy sauce, mustard powder, or teriyaki sauce to mention a few.

Like with most great recipes, a little experimentation will find the right combination to please your palate.

I purchase my super soy directly on line at:
http://934756.vitamark.com/shopping/supersoy.asp

Laura in the Kitchen

Monday, October 27, 2008

Award-Winning Chili!!

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