Heart and Soil Farms takes on the Windsor Chili Challenge - 2005

With farm fresh ingredients and complex taste our “Harvest Chili” – a first-time entry in Windsor’s annual Chili Challenge, won honorable mention, a special prize for it’s uniqueness and raves by many discriminating chili aficionados. Despite the rain, hundreds turned out to try chili offered by more than 20 vendors. Read our write-up in The Reminder.

 

 

 

 

Kim Rukas, Master Chef and H&S Partner and Farmer, stirs the unique blend of ingredients that was our "Harvest Chili" entry. 

Jennifer Needle and Kim Rukas - both professional Chefs when not farming the land and directing efforts at Heart and Soil - Demonstrate cooperative spooning techniques. 

H&S Partner, Farmer and Legal Council Linda Sammartano and Daughter (Farmer-in-training), Sophia Rose Rubino pose under a dry tent.

Below, Sophia models farm attire before subsequently getting soaked as the down-pour resumes...

Dante Michael Rubino enjoys a lollypop...  

Our Harvest Chili, below, includes assorted fresh vegetables, beans galore and just a bit of pumpkin...