Chili Starter for Chilly Weather
Today’s predicted high temperature is only 28°, though with the expected sun it should feel warmer than that. Still, temps below 40° certainly classify as cool, and that makes it perfect weather for a bowl of good chili. The thing I love about chili is its flexibility. There are so many variations in existence, it would be a disservice to attempt to even briefly mention them here-- I would surely leave someone’s favorite out. Suffice it to say, most versions boast big flavors and warm up the coldest of days.
This afternoon the Lexington Co-op will be offering samples of a new product, a “Chili Starter” from Growing Green Works, an economic education program where youth get hands on experience by starting their own business.
The starter is comprised of tomatoes, chilies, peppers, garlic, cilantro, onions and seasonings. 65-70 % of the ingredients are local produce that was grown at Porter Farms. Porter Farms is a NOFA-NY certified organic farm.
Chili Starter is exactly what it sounds like, it facilitates whipping up a batch with very little effort. Simply open the jar, and add whatever you'd like, be it more vegetables, your favorite kind of beans and/or chicken, ground turkey, cubes of beef or sausage.
Stop in for a sample and the opportunity to meet some of the entrepreneurial youths that have put this product together.
Saturday, February 24th, Noon - 2pm Lexington Cooperative Market 807 Elmwood 886.COOP
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