The top three winners of Amber’s Chili Cook-off received special medals. From left are Tim Oberbreckling, first place with his Sweet & Sexy chili; Bobby Krum, second place with his Bowls of Steel chili; and Summer and Archer Krum with their Southwest Chicken Chili. Oberbreckling also received a $50 gift certificate to Teddy’s Barn & Grill in Amber.
Jim Vorwald of Onslow devised a scientific method for tasting the nine different chili recipes at the Amber Chili Cook-off. Vorwald filled small cups of each chili and tasted them in order down the line.
Several people were on hand on Nov. 16 for the Fourth Annual Amber Chili Cook-off. The public had nine different varieties of chili to taste test and vote for their favorite ones. The Amber Community Club also served desserts. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
