Rick "Yogi" Johnson, Ronda Feucht and Tony Quadros pose with the coveted trophy. This year the annual chili cook-off resulted in its first ever three way tie.
SWAN VALLEY - For the first time in the 29 year history of the American Legion Post No. 63 Annual Condon Chili Cook-Off May 18, there was a three way tie for first place.
Ronda Feucht, Tony Quadros and Rick "Yogi" Johnson were each awarded $100 for their champion chilies. Though recipes were not shared, the champions provided a little insight into what secret ingredients set their chilies apart from the other seven competitors.
"There are two actually but the primary one is chicken apple sausage," said Quadros. He also added diced jalapeños.
According to Feucht, her recipe for success is through pork.
Johnson was unsure what differentiated his from the others, "I honestly just started throwing stuff together this morning."
There was a lot of discussion about what should be done with the coveted traveling trophy. The champions came to an agreement.
"We're going to put it at [Liquid] Louies for a while," said Feucht.
The cook-off also serves as a fundraiser for the American Legion Post No. 63. Money is raised through attendees judging the chilies, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a live auction. There were nearly 50 people at the event and 10 entries vying for the title. According to American Legion Post 63 Post Adjutant Ray Opp, the event raised nearly $2,500 this year.
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