Chili Cook-off

The Monticello Commercial Club sponsored a chili cook-off on Jan. 25. Several businesses to took. Here, Laurie Sperfslage from Anamosa tries the chili at Shine On Gifts & Specialties. Their chili was the overall winner. (Photos by Kim Brooks)

Jo and Tony Amsler from Monticello taste-tests chili made by the Monticello Express and Monticello Carpet & Interiors inside MCI. Monticello Carpet was named the winner of the sweetest chili.

Tom Keleher with Keleher’s Jewelry served up several helpings of chili to those who stopped in. They also offered a cornbread muffin with their chili recipe.

Blaine Brighton assisted chili cook-off visitors at Advantage Home Medical with their white chicken chili recipe.

The Monticello Commercial Club held the first Battle of the Merchants Chili Cook-off on Jan. 25. In all, 13 businesses took part in the contest. Those who took part in the event voted for their favorites in several categories. The winners are as follows:

Overall Winner: Shine ON Gifts & Specialties

Most Unique: ValuMaxx Mattress

Spiciest: Baked. Cupcake Bakery & Café

Sweetest: Monticello Carpet & Interiors

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