Chili Cook-off Brightens Wintertime at R&B
The first “Annual Chili Cook-off” announcement started a spirited competition between R&B employees. There were ten entries representing all types of chili – mild, medium and hot – and employees ate as much as they liked from the long line of crock pots (all entries were numbered and anonymous so results were a surprise). Two kinds of white chicken-chili and variations on the traditional red kept employees busy tasting all types. Cornbread, rolls and butter, beverages and brownies accompanied the entrée. The January 13 lunch featured a broad selection of chili judged by:
- Taste
- Texture (“Soupiness”)
- Degree of Spice (“too spicey” not necessarily a winner)
Mark Boone, Assembler, and Phil Smith, Plant Supervisor, sampled and judged the chili. They immediately announced results and prizes were distributed on site. The top winner also received a crown to recognize his culinary skills. Chili Cook-off winners were:
- 1st Place: Ken Caryl, Product Manager/Sales Engineer
- 2nd Place: Mark Wegner, Assembler
- 3rd Place: Terry Lloyd, Director of Procurement