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y. Stoufivr’lle Sun-Tribune I www.yorkreglon.com I Thursday, March 6. 2014, 14 Don’t forget the ‘love’ when entering Chili Cook-01f BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolanOyrmg.com_ Ashly Matthew has entered the Chili Cook-08‘ three times and has walked away a winner in each case. She's entering the event that raises money for the Whitchurch- Stoufiville Emergency Care Fund again this year. It takes place March 22 at EastRidge Evangelical Mis- sionary Church. 12485 Tenth Line. from 6 to 7:30 pm. Ms Matthew moved to Canada from southem India 11 years ago and had no idea what chili was "I saw it on Tim Hortons' menu ctirrsorcup . @“fl and always wondered what it was.” the married. mother of two said. When the first chili cook-off took place six years ago. Ms Matthew looked at some recipes then cre- ated her own version. She won for most unique. Last year. Ms Matthew took home the people's choice prize for her take on chili that consisted. in pan. of minced steak. chili pow‘ der. turmeric. paprika. garlic and onion powder. cumin. cayenne and white pepper. rice. bacon. kidney beans and coconut milk. ()ne of the judges and event organizers. Tim lll.'. ." "h .- My; -'~ at .. \rfit‘w i‘ 'I ‘ \ rapr‘i- 1.1 1.1.x; 1 ~, . .. . v , ‘1 "1 _\ n , .it gill it; {Bill 1 1‘. \f LJ www.cwhl.ca .\1k'.l\lt‘\\ l‘rtmk litvll k‘lul‘ Soukup. called it curry-like. "People are experimenting and moving to the edge of what chili is." Mr. Soukup said. adding EastRidge pastor Scott Bissell may enter a Chi- nese dumpling-like chili. But there is still lots of room for traditional chili as the contest categories are traditional. hottest. vegetarian and most unique. There is also the people's choice category. Ask Ms Matthew to replicate any of her award-winning recipes and she can't. She adds some of this and a little of that. blends. tastes and repeats until she gets the flavour W WONHNS HOL KE Y . . ' " or ‘ I s . ' ‘ . she is looking for. “'Ihe most important ingredient is love." she said. Ms Matthew always prays before she cooks because “I'm blending with a ton of spices. I don‘t want anyone's stomach to get upset”. With roughly 25 chilies to taste. there are some queasy stomachs the next day. even for the judges "As long as the judges don't get too sick. we'll be OK." Mr. Soukup. who is often tasked with tasting the hot entries. said. During the past five years. more than $1.000 has been raised for the T Rise! {9 emergency fund. which helps resiâ€" dents who require financial aid in order to afford the essentials due to an unforeseen emergency. Equally important. it's a fun night out for families. Admission is $5 and that gets you all the chili you want to taste test. a hotdog and a drink. Children under 12 are free. RBC and EastRidge underwrite the cost of the event. therefore. all money earned goes back to the ( Zare fund. according to Mr. Soukup. who is on the fund's board. too. For entry details. go to www. eastndgeca a A MESSAGE ro OUR READERS“ IN SUPPORrpr OUR CARRIERS Here '5 what you can do to help support your community newspaper carrier this winter season: 0 Keep your driveway, pathway and stairs clear of snow and ice 0 Prowde your carrier a safe, clear, well lit path to your door 0 Help your carrier earn bonus points for prize redemptions by letting us know they are doing a great job! Please call our Customer Service Line for all. delivery inquiries at 905.853.5613 OR Email us at yrcustomerscrviceflynngcom (Y'mg roll IIG'ON "IO'A IIOM’ 2.50 A MONTH YOU CAN SAY GOODBYE TO PAY \\'.irtlt‘n .\\t‘ \\ Stutih illt' Sitlt‘rnntl. Marlxlmm. Uri «tsâ€"yours £34": . q‘t‘w p . r \\ \\ \\.tnt‘.ltlt\\\ l‘t‘ungUlltnt‘l