Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.
Harry James
Why we like it: Jazz and chilli: both are best when they are a little bit wild.
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“Hot sauce is meant to be hot. If it’s too much, just use less. We’re not in the business of making mayonnaise.”David Tran, founder of Huy Fong Foods (Sriracha)“Every December, I host a tree-trimming party. I serve chili with cornbread and lots of good wine. It's a wonde…”Maya Angelou“I am the kind of person who really will drive hours for a bowl of chili. I'm not a three-star restaurant kind…”Nora Ephron
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