EBC Chili Cookoff brings the heat

EASTFORD — Eastford Baptist Church hosted its annual Chili Cookoff Sunday, March 23, after the morning’s worship service. Ten chili recipes were sampled by three non-partial judges to determine the winners in three categories — Spiciest Chili, Most Creative Chili, and Best Overall Chili. The winners were — Spiciest Chili: Sally Rempel; Most Creative: Dave Hustus; Best Overall: Herm Barlow.

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three people seated at a table The judges of the Chili Cookoff, from left, Josh Hagstrom, Ryan Galasso, and Colin Garry. They each sampled all 10 chili recipes to determine the winners.

people eating at tables in a gymnasium The Family Activity Center was packed with plenty of people ready to sample the 10 chili recipes.

Adam Minor speaking into a microphone Adam Minor reads the winners of the Chili Cookoff.

people getting chili from crock pots The line was full as people helped themselves to chili.

three people in chef hats The winners, from left — Spiciest Chili: Sally Rempel; Most Creative: Dave Hustus; Best Overall: Herm Barlow.