We've Moved!

Please visit http://www.dakotalanejohnston.com/ for information about the 2nd Annual Dakota Lane Chili Cook-off! SEE YA THERE!

Countdown to Chili and a Cure!

Well, we're only a couple of days out from the cook-off and I'm pretty sure we're going to have an excellent turnout. We'll have tons of food so come hungry.

Also, we're having several raffles and selling shirts and koozies for this event. All proceeds will be donated in Dakota's name to TAAF. We're so proud to be a part of this event and to have you be part as well. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SATURDAY!!

Directions: Off Business 287 (going North), take a left on Tinsley, take a right on Vista Ranch Way, take a right on Sophia Lane, take a left on Rachael Lea Ln, take a right on Rollie Michael.

The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation and Dakota Lane Johnston

We're less than a month away from the chili cook-off. And I have to tell you that I'm extremely excited - I think we're going to have a big turn out.

Dakota will be on everyone's mind this day. We all know that he was taken too soon but he will always be with us.

If you would like to make a donation in Dakota's name to The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, please click here. There will also be an opportunity on the day of the cook-off to make a contribution. This is such a wonderful way for us to honor Dakota and to contribute to the continued research of aneurysm and AVM (Arterio-Venous Malformation).

We look forward to seeing you there.

Trash Talking!!

Ok - so we're having some really good response on team sign up. I love the names that ya'll are coming up with - very creative!

What would a chili cook-off be without a little friendly trash talking? Click "comments" below to contribute a little!! Now...be nice (or as nice as expected I guess).

Dakota Lane Chili Cook-off Details

The Dakota Lane Chili Cook-off is an opportunity for us to celebrate the life of Dakota Lane Johnston and welcome friends and family to an afternoon of fun and good food.

Potential Cooks: Anyone who wants to cook some good chili

Potential Judges: If you would like to be a judge you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

- Potential Judges MUST be on-site and have entry form submitted by 3:00 pm

- Must be able to handle lots of chili (sorry, no vegetarians please!)

- Must be able to be impartial and fair & enjoy harassment from the chili-losers!!

What to Bring: Chairs, folding tables, ice chests and ice, side dishes and/or deserts. Please bring your own beverages! If you're cooking - bring all the fixin's

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Official Rules & Guidelines

Cooking MUST be cooked on-site at designated cooking areas and during designated cooking times. ** See agenda below

There will be NO sampling before the judging except within your team-members!!!!

Chili MUST be prepared from scratch (no commercial chili)No ingredients may be pre-cooked prior to start time. Exceptions: canned tomatoes/sauce, peppers/sauce, beverages, secret ingredients or mixing of spices.

*Meat may be pre-cut or ground, but may not be pre-cooked.

A minimum of 5 lbs. (10 lbs ONLY if your Chili is Good) of chili per team

Label and Bring YOUR OWN supplies & setups

Chili MUST be cooked on open fire pit or gas grills!

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Chili-Cook-Off Agenda:

10:00 am: Check-in and Registration

11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Cooking Times (It is not required to start at 11:00 am. This will depend how long it takes for you to prepare your entry – you are welcome earlier if your chili needs more time. )

4:30 pm: Final chili preps & chili entry collected (by designated chili committee members)final chili preps & chili entry collected (by designated chili committee members)

4:30 – 5:00 pm: JUDGING

5:00 pm: Winners Announced

5:01 pm: Winners can begin the bragging process.

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Chili will be scored on the following areas:

- Aroma

- Consistency (ingredients used)

- Taste

- Aftertaste