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Legend of Seasonings: The Origins of Chili
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Over the centuries, the origin story
of chili has grown as famous as its flavor. A Southwestern Native American
legend claims that chili was taught to the indigenous tribes of
1600s. The legend describes a beautiful young foreign lady dressed in blue, or
“La Dama de Azul” who mysteriously appeared and taught the tribes how to
prepare a dish made with venison, spices, onions, and peppers. The mysterious
young lady was discovered to be a Spanish Nun, Venerable Sister María de
Agreda.
While in
trances with her body lifeless for days. When she awoke from her trances, she
claimed her spirit had been to a faraway land and spread her beliefs and
knowledge to human “savages”. It is believed that Sister María never physically
left
Support for this legend can be found
in the earliest known record of missionary exploits in the
World
Michael’s Muller also recounts interactions between Native Americans in
Catholic Dogma.
During the 1880s, brightly dressed
Hispanic women known as “chili queens” began to operate around public squares
in downtown
They usually appeared at dusk and built fires to heat up cauldrons of chili,
which they sold by the bowl. At the 1893 Columbian Exposition in
from other parts of the
States
destination and helped Texas-style chili spread throughout the country.
Chili is now a staple in any
restaurant and kitchen across the nation, and almost every recipe is different.
There is still the original Texas-style chili that stays true to Sister María’s
recipe, but time and creativity has allowed chili to evolve into an artistic
food and competitive flavor. Chili recipes now include any type of beans,
tomatoes, corn, pineapples, oranges, beer, chorizo, coffee, tequila, cola,
honey, cinnamon, molasses, vinegar, whisky, and bourbon. You can even make
chili without meat, as vegetarian chili has become widely popular throughout
the
As the recipe of chili evolves, so
does its usage. In recent decades, chili has become a popular topping for chili
(hot) dogs, chili burgers, chili fries, chili con queso, or Frito® Chili Pie.
You can put chili on or in just about anything salty to give it that spicy kick
your taste buds are craving.
Chili can take hours to prepare and
simmer, while only moments to enjoy. Now there is a fast and easy way to create
your own chili toppings at home in a matter of minutes. Cedar Hill Seasonings
has created a Chili/Taco Mix Packet that will make any salty snack, cheesy dip,
or delicious dog dripping with thick chili flavor. Chili is a popular cold
weather concoction, and as the winter months approach, it’s past time your
pantry gets stocked up on all things chili.
Cedar Hill Seasonings was founded in
1986, based on a vision to produce all natural, gourmet food seasonings that
set a new standard of excellence. Their customers find value and appeal in
their products’ delicious taste and affordable pricing. From holiday meals and
new year’s parties to special dinners and casual get-togethers, Cedar Hill
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About the Author
Ethan Luke. gourmet food seasonings A leader in gourmet food seasonings, Cedar Hills Seasonings have been blending fresh, all natural herbs and spices products since 1987.
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