#green chili cheeseburger

[beyondtheadobe]

no caption needed. those who know, know.

[duranduratulsa]

Burger 🍔 of the day: Green Chili Cheeseburger #food #foodporn #burgers #cheeseburgers #greenchilecheeseburger

[rabbitcruiser]

National Chili Day

A hearty meal full of beans and savory meat, topped off with sour cream, cheese, and diced onions — warm, spicy comfort.

Some like it hot, some like it mild, some like it on top of a baked potato and some prefer it with or without beans – but however it is most appreciated, National Chili Day is the perfect excuse for millions of spicy food fans all around the world to chow down on a bowl of this delicious fiery favorite.

History of National Chili Day

Though many people believe chili originated purely in Mexico, modern thinking suggests that it was probably truly created in Texas and is a blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cuisines. This claim is supported by the fact that the first-ever written reference to chili occurred in the city of San Antonio, Texas in 1828. This is just one of the many delicious varieties of food that fall into the category of Tex-Mex.

However, one legend dates chili back a little further, stating that some immigrants who came from the Canary Islands brought the recipe with them to San Antonio when they settled there in the 1700s. This was before the name “chili” came to be and it was simply referred to as “Spanish stew”.

Eventually, by the 1880s, a popular way to eat the dish in San Antonio was by picking up a “bowl o’ red” at a chili stand in an open-air stall, usually run by a “chili queen”. The popularity of chili began to spread throughout the US, and it was given a huge boost when it was featured at the 1893 World’s Fair which took place in Chicago, Illinois.

The dish that is now known as simply “chili” has, in the past, often been referred to as “chili con carne”, which just means chili with meat. Of course, today, many people make it without meat, and it can easily even be made into a vegan dish with no animal products of any kind.

Some people do tend to spell it differently, depending on where they are from. Most Americans will include only one “l” in the word, while some British folks and people from other parts of the world may add an additional letter to spell it “chilli”. But no matter how it is spelled, this is certainly a tasty dish that is worthy of celebration!

National Chili Day Timeline

1828

First written description of Chili

J. C. Clopper writes, after visiting San Antonio, Texas, about “a kind of hash with nearly as many peppers as there are pieces of meat – this is all stewed together.”

1880s

Chili stands become popular in San Antonio

Women who are called “Chili Queens” set up trailers or carts to serve spicy bowls of beans and meat (chili con carne) to workers and passersby on the street, where small tables, seats and lanterns were set up. These last until the 1930s when the health department shuts them down.

1896

Chili powder is invented in Texas

German immigrant William Gebhardt creates a way to pulverize dried chiles using a meat grinder, which eventually becomes the product known as Gebhardt’s Eagle Chili Powder. It’s a critical ingredient in Chili.

1960s

An American president loves chili

Lydon Johnson, president of the United States from 1963-1969, declares that Texas Chili is the best: “One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to have a bowl of red. There is simply nothing better.”

1977

Chili becomes the state dish of Texas

As the continuation of its association with Texas, the state’s legislature names Chili the state dish.

How to Celebrate National Chili Day

Though not an official public holiday, National Chili Day is widely celebrated with many restaurants offering free samples of their own unique recipes. Others mark the day with a huge chili party for family and friends – or simply make sure they have a big bowl of chili for lunch!

Try out these fun ideas for celebrating the day:

Make a Big Pot of Chili

Even people who don’t really do much cooking can make a pot of chili to enjoy with a whole group of friends. It really is one of those meals that allows pretty much everything to be thrown into a pot and simmered while the flavors meld together.

A classic chilli recipe usually consists of a protein (often meat as well as beans), some sauce (usually tomato sauce), some veggies (corn, onion and diced tomatoes are typical) and spices for flavor (chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, onion powder and paprika). Toss in some jalapenos or other chili peppers for a little bit of kick. Let the whole thing simmer for a while and enjoy!

Learn Some Fun Facts About Chili

Celebrate the day and impress friends by spouting off interesting tidbits about this delicious dish. Get started with these, and then do a bit of internet research to add in a few more, just for fun:

Lyndon B. Johnson, United States President from 1963-1969, was a huge lover of chili and named his favorite recipe after his ranch in Texas, Pedernales River Chili. Americans were so fond of it that his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, had the recipe printed up on cards and mailed out from the White House.

In 1977, lobbyists worked to convince the state legislature to call chilli the official state food of Texas.

In the late 1890s, it was possible to buy a bowl of chili off of the back of a wagon for a mere 5 cents. This even came with an unlimited number of crackers to go along with it–and usually a glass of water too.

The first chili cook-off is recorded to have taken place in 1952 at the State Fair of Texas located in Dallas. But another story says that the first one took place in 1967 in Terlingua, Texas, where no winner was declared–as it was a tie between a native Texan and a person from New York!

Enjoy a Chili Contest

Chili is a food that people love to gather around–and it’s great for competing too! Whether participating in a chili cookoff that pits top chefs against each other, or a chili-eating contest where the winner consumes the most chili in a short amount of time, this is a dish that can be filled with fun.

Today’s chili cook offs can get pretty serious, where contestants often use ingredients that will help them to create the most intense flavor possible. They also try to be unique, using interesting meats such as sausage, turkey or even venison, as well accessing a variety of chili peppers to create just the right amount of heat.

Get into the competitive spirit by participating, or just enjoy watching and rooting for a favorite person to win. Can’t find a chili contest in the local area? Don’t let that get in the way–go ahead and start one in honor of National Chili Day!

Get Creative with Chili Recipes

Getting involved in this day can be a delightful culinary experience! Take things far beyond the ordinary by including unique and interesting ingredients into that pot of chili. While the classic recipes are certainly amazing, these types of ideas get things moving to a whole other level:

Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili. Give that pot of chili a delightful twist using a paleo friendly recipe that is a quick fix (can be on the table in around 30 minutes!). Chopped vegetables and some spicy chorizo sausage are flavors that meld together deliciously.

Short Rib Black Bean Chili. Beginning with short ribs as the protein base, this chili is slow cooked with the bones to add tons of flavor and depth. Mildly spicy, the black beans round out the taste into something delightfully delicious.

Spicy Chocolate Chili (Vegan). Sweet potatoes, maple syrup and cocoa powder work together in this recipe in a surprising way. Filled with beans and veggies, then topped with cilantro, lime and pumpkin seeds, this unique recipe will keep the whole family coming back for more!

Kale and Barley Chili. Keep things super healthy with this chili that is filled with healthy greens. Add some white beans in for extra protein and bulk!

National Chili Day FAQs

When is National Chili Day?

National Chili Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of February, which is the perfect time of year to enjoy a spicy bowl of deliciousness.

Where was Chili invented?

Most likely, the origins of the dish known today as chili came from the southwestern parts of the United States, particularly Texas. Some stories say that the idea was brought from the Canary Islands in the 1700s.

Is Chili a soup?

Because it doesn’t usually use stock or broth, Chili isn’t necessarily considered to be a soup. Actually, it would be considered to be more of a stew because it is thicker, with a more solid base.

Is Chili healthy?

Depending on how it is made, Chili can be a rather healthy meal. It contains nutrients such as protein, fiber, iron, Vitamin C and more. Of course, it’s healthier if it is made with lean meat and less fat.

How to make Chili?

Most Chili recipes will include the basic ingredients of ground beef, beans, onions, tomato sauce, spices and tomatoes. The ingredients are cooked together for some time to allow the flavors to meld together.

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Redacted Characters as Midwestern / Southern Food I Think They'd Like

✩ Sam - Gooey Butter Cake

✩ Porter - Coleslaw

✩ Vincent - Toasted Ravioli

✩ David - Chili with Cinnamon Rolls

✩ Milo - Buckeyes

✩ Asher - Chicago Mix Popcorn

✩ Huxley - Tater Tot Hotdish

✩ Damien - Chili Mac

✩ Lasko - Scotcheroos

✩ Gavin - Sweet Cream Corn

✩ Camelopardalis - Sugar Cream Pie

✩ Vega - Morel Mushrooms

✩ Hush - Chocolate Potato Chips

✩ Avior - Deep Dish Pizza

✩ Regulus - Frog Legs

✩ Caelum - Puppy Chow

✩ Guy - Fried Cheese Curds

✩ Geordi - Cornbread

✩ Ollie - Biscuits and Gravy

✩ Ivan - Fried Okra

✩ Aaron - Burnt Ends

✩ Elliott - Hashbrown Casserole

✩ Blake - Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese

✩ Brachium - Frozen Custard

✩ Kody - Meatloaf with Ketchup

✩ Anton - Cheeseburger Pie

✩ James - Watergate Salad

✩ Marcus - Fried Green Tomatoes

✩ Morgan - Beer Brats

[palepaintersweets]

I drew this awesome Sonic fanart for my teen sister, Sami as a birthday present 🎁!

Team Sonic are having a cookout at Green Hill Zone. They have chili dogs 🌭 and cheeseburgers 🍔 . Amy is here and Knuckles brought some root beer 🍺.

The hedgehog who is drawing on her sketchbook is ME. And next to me is my sister Sami who is eating her cheeseburger. Next to her, at the table where the cheeseburgers at, is Tails who brought his drone so he can use for carrying cupcakes 🧁. Yummy!

[neishroom]

ocs as obscure associations! tagged by @sikoi (i considered doing Cleo but.. I don't really consider my mm sims as ocs?? Lol) so I did AJ

animal: cats

colors: black, green + red

month: may

songs: sing by blur, i don't wanna be blind by turnstile, and prison song by system of a down

number: 9

plants: black dahlia

smells: coffee, weed, blueberry elfbar, cigarettes

gemstone: hematite

time of day: 7AM

season: the end of summer

places: skatepark, moshpits lol

food: chicken katsu, yakisoba or a cheeseburger

drinks: blue gatorade, monster energy drinks, water

element: earth

astrological signs: taurus (aries cusp)

seasoning: chili flakes??

sky: grey and cloudy

weather: raining

magical power: traveling through time or transportation

weapons: anything with a sharp edge

social media: twitter

makeup product: eyeliner

candy: he hates candy

method of long distance travel: plane

art style: comic book like sequential art (he's a double major in art and cs)

fear: losing control

mythological creature: ogres

piece of stationery: a notebook

three emojis: 😦🫥🫵

celestial body: saturn

ty for the tag!!! i tag anyone who wants to do this

[whispersweetly2me]

Green Chili Cheeseburger

Photography: Courtesy New Mexico TRUE

Source cowboysindians.com

[ghetsis-a]

finally trying a green chili cheeseburger from McDonalds

[dirigibleplumbing]

I’d love to hear more about your eating “Cas has an eating disorder” Destiel fic if you have a snippet or wanna talk about it 🙂

Thank you!!! I’m excited about this one and am glad people are curious about it.

Like me, this post-Empty human Cas has trouble eating things that aren’t exactly what he wants to eat, and he prefers foods that are the same texture with every bite. Also like me, Cas has a partner (well, at first, a “friend”) whose love language is acts of service and food and is determined to make sure Cas gets enough to eat. 

Unlike me--a vegetarian raised on California cuisine--Cas got his palette from Dean Winchester, and Dean’s the one doing the cooking, so there’s a lot of meat, plus Midwestern US excess and weirdness.

Like I mentioned before, the fic is in the form of recipes, and the thing about recipes is they’re usually in the 1st person. I don’t mind 1st person in fic, but I absolutely get why it bothers a lot of people. (I sometimes write in 1st person and then change it to 3rd person in late drafts.) But I’m committed to the recipe conceit for this one, so it’s gonna stay 1st person.

Recipes so far include:

Bacon Cheeseburger

Cas's Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Blackberry Pie

Shakshuka

Noodles with Cottage Cheese

Persimmon Pudding

Biscuits and Gravy

Chicken Noodle Soup with Noodles Made From Scratch

Cinnamon Rolls and Chili

Grilled Sunflower Heads

Spring Zucchini Kugel

Brisket

Schnitzel

The style of the recipes changes a bit once Dean and Cas get together, move out of the bunker, and start cooking with plants they grew in their garden.

(Anyone who has suggestions for Midwestern and/or Jewish recipes Dean would make should feel free to shoot me an ask!)

And here’s what is currently the very first section/recipe, the Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie:

***

Sammy figured it out first, which pissed me off. Couldn’t say why, just seemed like something I should’ve caught. 

I mean, I knew Cas wasn’t eating enough. All sorts of reasons for that, I figured. 

I wouldn’t say so where anyone could hear me, but I thought that it could’ve been—it sounds so fucking stupid, but I thought maybe there was a tiny bit of grace left after all. That he didn’t need to eat. Idiotic, I know. I just hate seeing him have such a rough time, and wanted to pretend he wasn’t. 

Sometimes I think I might’ve sent him away the first time he was human even if Gadreel hadn’t told me to, just so I didn’t have to watch him hurt so much. 

This guy thinks I’m the most selfless person he’s ever met, and that’s how I treat him. 

Point is, Sam spent a whole morning making a dozen different smoothies and having Cas try ‘em until he found one he liked—like, really, really liked. I came in at the tail-end of it and there was green gunk spattered all over the place and it smelled like a lawnmower, but Cas was eating—well, drinking, but it counts as a meal apparently—and smiling for maybe the first time since he got back. 

So the next day when Cas was out with Jack, I had Sam show me what he’d done so I could make it for Cas, too. 

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Ingredients: 

Milk, about 1 cup

A handful of fresh baby spinach (Sam made it with kale the first time, but even the baby stuff tastes like grass, if you ask me. I made it for Cas with spinach and it was a lot smoother, for one thing, and Cas said he liked it better. Maybe if you have one of those hipster high-speed blenders you can stick a whole head of kale in, stems and all, and have it come out without little leaf chunks in it, but I have a normal person blender and I say just use the baby spinach.)

2 tbsp rolled oats 

¼ frozen banana (You can freeze ‘em whole, peeled, just make sure they’re broken up before you put ‘em in the blender. That way it won’t make that awful knife-in-the-disposal sound it does when Sam was dropping ‘em in whole.)

½ cup frozen strawberries

Ice, as needed

2 tbsp smooth peanut butter

1 tsp maple syrup

Salt 

This isn’t much milk for a smoothie this size, but Cas likes his smoothies so thick you can barely get ‘em through a straw, so I only add enough liquid that it won’t break the goddamn blender.

Instructions:

Add the spinach to the blender and just enough milk to cover it. Blend it together, starting with low power and working your way up to the highest your blender can go. If you have a regular blender, this is the best way to make sure the greens get broken down small enough to really mix with everything else. 

Add the oats next. Really you can add ‘em whenever, but doing it early keeps it nice and thick and gives you a good idea of how much liquid you’ll need. Blend from low to high. 

Add the bananas and strawberries, along with the rest of the milk. A lotta recipes just tell you to add everything and blend it together. Pretty sure that’s what they call hubris—or maybe it’s having a five hundred dollar blender. Probably the two go hand-in-hand. Just sayin’, the order is important to getting it all smooth, which is the point. S’why it’s called a smoothie. 

Blend low to high. When it’s all combined add the peanut butter, syrup, and salt. Be careful with the salt. You shouldn’t be able to taste the salt, it’s just supposed to make everything else taste better, ‘cause, y’know, it’s salt. It’s a sweet smoothie, but you add salt to cookies, right? Same deal. Until you get used to it add just a little at a time, blend it, and taste it to make sure it’s right. 

If it’s not creamy or cold enough, add some ice. You could add more banana pieces, but Cas doesn’t like the banana to be the main taste. Add more milk if it’s getting too thick to blend. 

Sometimes Cas tells me not to make it with the greens. I just use a lot less than usual and the peanut butter covers it. S’why I got so good at making sure they blend in just right. Cas wasn’t eating a lot of meat, at first, so he really needed the iron ‘n’ all that stuff that’s in green things.

I’m pretty sure the people who say these things are a real meal are all either people who sit in offices all day and don’t burn any calories or people who get paid to tell other people to starve themselves, but Cas will drink this smoothie when he won’t eat anything else, and that goes a hell of a long way.

[allwaysfull]

Margaritaville | Carlo Sernaglia and Julia Turshen

Breakfast

Pineapple and Coconut Milk Smoothie

Key Lime Yogurt with Graham Cracker Granola

Baked Boatmeal Squares with Blueberries and Coconut

Huevos Rancheros

Key West Omlet

Key Lime Hollandaise

South Florida Eggs Benedict

Spicy Breakfast Quesadillas

Triple B (Buttermilk, Blueberry and Banana) Pancakes

Best-Ever French Toast

Our Breakfast Potatoes

Appetizers

Volcano Nachos

Warm Asiago Crab Dip

Grilled Oysters with Tarragon Butter

Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

Mustard Sauce

Drunken Shrimp Skillet

Lava Lava Shrimp

Conch Fritters with Calypso Sauce

Spanish Octopus Salad

JWB Crab and Quinoa Cakes with Curry Kale Slaw

Crispy Calamari with Peppadews and Lemon Aioli

Fried Oysters with Creamed Spinach

Lionfish Carpaccio

A Day on a Boat

Kusshi Oysters with Granny Smith, Cucumber, and Mint Granita

Veracruz Seafood Cocktail

Tuna Poke with Plantain Chips

Paradise Ceviche

Belizean Shrimp Ceviche

Pimiento Cheese Hushpuppies

Crispy Eggplant and Goat Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Fried Baby Artichokes with Remoulade

Tostones with Mojo Sauce

Hollywood Burrata with Grated Tomato Dressing

Jalapeño Deviled Eggs with Pickled Mustard Seeds

Cajun Chicken Quesadilla (Blackening Seasoning)

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

Sweet Chile Chicken Wings

Salads and Soups

JWB Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons

JWB House Salad with Cashew Dressing

Little Gem Wedge Salad

Avocado and Papaya Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

Quinoa and Mango Salad with Seared Tuna

Fried Green Tomato Salad with Salsa Verde and Quesp Fresco

Andalusian Gazpacho

Luxurious Lobster Bisque (Lobster Stock)

Bahamian Conch Chowder

Chicken and Corn Chupe

Burgers, Sandwiches and Hot Dogs

Cheeseburgers in Paradise with Paradise Island Dressing

Black-and-Blue Burgers

Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Barbecue Aioli

JWB Surf’n’Turf Burgers

Ultimate Veggie Burgers

Grilled Flank Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce

Cuban Meat Loaf Survival Sandwiches

A Day on The Beach

Tailgate Muffuletta for a Crowd

Beach Club Sandwich

New Orleans Fried Oyster Po’Boys

Delta Fried Catfish Reubens

Blackened Fish Sandwiches (Jalapeño Tarter Sauce)

JWB Lobster Rolls

Aloha Hot Dogs

Own-Damn-Fault Hot Dogs

Blackened Chili Dogs

Main Dishes

Best-Every Chili (alt: vegan version)

Margaritaville Family Recipe Cuban Meat Loaf

Veal Saltimbocca Pockets

Prime Sirloin Oscar

Steak au Poivre

Summer Grill Surf’n’Turf

Grilled Skirt Steaks with Carlo’s Chimichurri

Slow Cooker Pork Should with LandShark and Cola

Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde, Smoked Ancho, Pasilla Sauce

Chicken Tinga

Jerk Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Country Gravy

Shrimp Mofongo al Ajillo

Spear Fishing with Carlo

Outside-Optional Cajun Clambake

Sardinian Seafood Stew

Pan-Seared Halibut with Artichoke Ragout

Seared Grouper with Fresh Mango Salsa

Crispy Sicilian-Style Pounded Tuna Steaks

Coho Salmon in Lemongrass-Miso Broth

Salt-Crusted Whole Snapper

LandShark Beer-Battered Fish

Seafood Mac and Cheese

Lobster Pasta

Paella del Mar

Jimmy’s Jammin’Jambalaya

Baby Back Ribs with Guava Barbecue Sauce

Pizza à la Minute

Side Dishes

Pico de Gallo

Guacamole

Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Yukon Gold Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Spicy Red Onion Rings

Livin’ Floridays

Lobster Hash Browns with Jalapeño Cheese

JWB Creamed Spinach

Oven Fries

Fajita Black Beans

Island Rice Pilaf

Creamy Spinach and Cheese Grits

Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter

Grilled Corn with Lime Butter

Pickled Jalapeño Mac and Cheese

Dessert

Baked Florida

Key Lime Pie

Banana Cream Pie with Caramel Rum Sauce

Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Island Rum Cake

Strawberry Sponge Cake Shortcake

Frozen Mango Cheesecake

Crispy Bananarama

Chocolate-Bourbon Croissant Bread Pudding

S’mores Nachos with Warm Chocolate Sauce

Drinks

Brunch Rum Punch

Perfect Bloody Marias

LandShark Micheladas

Incommunicado

Jimmy’s Perfect Margarita

Frozen Paradise Palomas

5 o’Clock Somewhere

Red Wine and Cherry Sangria

Cucumber and Mint Coolers

Watermelon Pink Lemonade

[beyondtheadobe]

no caption needed. those who know, know ;)

[attraz1one]

Hawk's Nest Lounge menu

Got no idea how many of these are real things. I'm gonna put question marks behind the ones I'm not sure I'm reading correctly, as parts of letters are missing.

I'll put the transcript under a readmore so this doesn't take up too much space.

BEER

Frozen Frisbee, Slick and Slurp, Litty Als?, Getrank?, Goofy Islands, Sad river, Hizzle Frizzle, Wonky Water, Loose Ooze, Snake Venom, Annie's Valley, John's Piss, Baiamazoo?, Lester Lash, Ice Cracker, Fruity Stuff.

WINE (these are all VERY ??? and pretty sure I'm seeing special characters)

Siaukastal Mousseux, Padange Sec, Blogrube Roszto, Ghuvel Gap Classique, Ueulbot Wandammia, Dassleolet Suss, Arrheemuns, Grojuma Edes, Wiesuralle Suss, Flargahlis Viejo

SHOTS

Whisky, Throat Pain, Loco Pyro, Body Shot, Jenever, Yeexer?, Headache, Lava Mountain, Head Shot, Trick Shot

RIMS

Smirking Tutu Sling, Wet Frenchman Grog, Putin's Whale Delight, Stay Woke Tickler on the Beach, Hot Ralie Flash?, Jasmine Blitz, Low Vengeance

TOP TEN

Cinnamon Dickens Stunner, 2. Flexin Fernando, 3. Exploding Diablo Slushie, 4. Screwy Monk Stieger?, 5. Cherry Red Hipster Spritz, 6. Hot Baller Zombie, 7. Salty Hawaiian Shandy, 8. Fuzzy Llama Cure, 9. Kilted Statesman G&T, 10. Mystic Hipsters Cure

SOFT

Amazing Rush, Fruity Snake, Vanillabean Sherry, Icy Puff, Honey Gloom, Grapefruit Shadow, Orange Bruiser, Blue Punch, Cool Thunder, Holy Tea, Lucky Lover, Sugary Siz

FOOD

Horseradish, Camembert Pancake, Steak and Fries, Cheeseburger, Coconut Vindaloo, Cheesecake, Hot Dog, Parmesan Panini, Squid Salad, Broccoli Pasta, Hamburger, Lasagna, Rabbit Stew, Pear Pudding, Chili Bread. Parsley Soup

BLACKOUT

Intoxicated Shoelace, Fearsome Forklift, Andy'r Angar?, Black Asian, Crazy Ex, Nuke 'n Puke, Bamboozle Oozle, Headhunter, Destruction, Danger Oil, Darkness, Instant Regret, Harry's Last Wish, Mash 'n Crash

COCKTAILS

Tonic Paradise, Evil Mead, Wicked Tremor, Green Breeze, Lemon License, Spirit Wish, Arctic Teaser, Pool Party, Peacan Riddle?, Winter Bear, Lemon Bliss, Flake Snake, Stale Sling, Dire Striker

[rabbitcruiser]

National Hot Heads Chili Day

Chili lovers celebrate National Hot Heads Chili Day on January 17 every year. On this day, chili heads, heat-seekers, and extreme eaters try out the spiciest chilis. National Hot Heads Chili Day is celebrated with habanero-eating challenges, fancy-dress contests, and cook-offs of popular recipes. Chilis are also made to take the official Scoville heat scale. This doesn’t mean that you have to be a daredevil to celebrate the day — anyone who likes their meal a little hot can celebrate the day! Spices and chilis add a distinct flavor to the dish. Thai, Indian, Creole and Caribbean dishes are famous for their heat content and boast of some excellent gastronomic experiences!

History of National Hot Heads Chili Day

We don’t quite know how National Hot Heads Chili Day came to be but it’s safe to say that one fine day all the chili lovers got together and decided to celebrate hot and spicy food. This makes sense given how humans have always had a knack for chilis in their food — the first recipes for spicy foods go back to 6,000 years! This means that humans have been enjoying spicy food for quite some time. While the foods that we enjoy today may have changed and recipes altered, we still love spicy food. Unlike other animals, humans prefer spicy food simply because it tastes so incredible and on a plus side, spices also offer several health benefits.

Spices such as turmeric and cumin that have powerful antimicrobial and antioxidant properties can kill bacteria outright. Studies show that the capsaicin in hot peppers can reduce inflammation and decrease the chances of heart disease. It can also aid in weight loss. In Ayurvedic medicine, the inflammatory properties of chilis have brought relief from many different conditions, such as headaches, autoimmune disorders, and arthritis. Spicy foods can also help fasten your metabolism. Studies also show that certain spices, like pepper chilies, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin can curb your appetite and improve your metabolic resting rate. Who knew chilis could be so versatile!

National Hot Heads Chili Day timeline

3500 B.C.

Chilis Are Cultivated

Chilis are grown and cultivated for the first time.

1498

Chilis Arrive In India

Vasco-da-Gama reaches Indian shores and introduces India to chilis.

1912

Scoville Organoleptic Test

Wilbur L. Scoville finds a new method to measure the pungency of chilis.

1975

Chili’s

Larry Lavine opens the first Chili's in Dallas.

National Hot Heads Chili Day FAQs

Are chillies native to India?

After the Portuguese arrival in India, chilies were first introduced to Goa, from where they spread to South India. Today, India is the largest producer of red dried chili in the world.

Which chili is the spiciest?

A Guinness Book record holder, Bhut Jolokia is certified as the hottest chili in the world. It is also known as ‘ghost pepper’ and is cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur.

Which chili is the healthiest?

Green chilies have high water content and zero calories which makes them a healthy choice for those who are trying to shed some pounds.

National Hot Heads Chili Day Activities

Host a dinner party: Chilis are regularly used in Indian, Chinese, and Thai cooking. Host a dinner party and serve these cuisines to friends and family.

Learn about different chilis from around the world: On National Hot Heads Chili Day, learn more about the different chilies that are available around the world. There are so many different types, including Carolina Reapers, Ghost Peppers, Habanero, Red Cayenne Pepper, Serrano, Guajillo, Poblano, Peppadew, and much more.

Organize a cook-off: Invite your friends over and see who can create the best hot and spicy dish. Flavor your dishes with different types of chilis and find out which one is the hottest.

5 Facts About Chilis That Will Blow Your Mind

Chilis can make you happy: They help release feel-good endorphins and dopamine, which results in a sense of euphoria.

The Japanese had an innovative use: Instead of eating them, the Japanese put them in their socks to keep their toes warm.

They are rich in nutrients: They contain large amounts of vitamin C, provitamin A, and beta-carotene.

Only mammals are sensitive to chilis: Capsaicin may burn and irritate the flesh of mammals but birds are completely immune to its effects

They can be used as first aid: Cayenne pepper can help stop bleeding.

Why We Love National Hot Heads Chili Day

A day to enjoy your favorite foods: Most of us love spicy foods but it’s not possible to savor them every day. National Hot Heads Chili Day offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in your favorite spicy food.

Try a new cuisine: If you don't have an adventurous palate, today is the best day to rectify that. Sample spicy foods from India, Thailand, the Philippines, and the Caribbean.

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I finally had a green chili cheeseburger. I don’t have burgers very often.

If you’re not familiar with New Mexico, the green chili cheeseburger is the signature sandwich.

I went to El Paso to see a hockey game. On the way home, I drove to Hatch. Sparky’s is the home of the New Mexico state fair winning green chili cheeseburger. It was quite tasty.

Since I was in Hatch, I picked up some prickly pear habanero jelly to fire up my PB&J.

[fiftytwotwentythree]

Wellness Wednesday:

I Feel Unstoppable

Can't Stop - Won't Stop

I traveled, ate well, had a head cold situation, missed one workout all this week - and I'm still on top of this weight loss game.

The workouts have been good/easy but still get my heart pumping and create a good sweat.

My sleep schedule has reset - I feel rested for the first time in months.

Probably my favorite week of the year so far energy-wise.

Last week I stated I was going to reward myself - that has been postponed - still being mindful on honoring my progress.

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21st CHECK-IN:

Current Goals:

Lose 52 lbs

Completed as of 4/12/2023

New Goal: Maintain or Continue on The Weight Loss Path

Avoid "Junk Food"

Minimize Take-Out / Fast Food Consumption

Short Term:

Vegetarian-ish Diet: Completed

End Date: 4/09/2023 - 46 Days Total

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Meal Tracker:

THURSDAY

Lunch:

(6) Pieces of Leftover Rana's Maine Lobster Ravioli

- Carmelized Pickled Red Onions

- Firecracker Seasoned Corn

Leftover Firecracker Corn Cob

(2) Hotdogs on Hawaiian Buns

Supper:

(3) Hardboiled Eggs

(2) Leftover Firecracker Corn Cobs

(2) Scoops of Potato Salad

(1) Medium Orange

FRIDAY

Lunch:

(1) Hotdog on a Bun

Hot Pastrami and Melted White American Cheese Hoagie

(1) Glass of Orange Whole Milk

Snack:

Large Bowl of Valley Top Popcorn

(1) Glass of Orange Whole Milk

Supper:

Cesaer Salad

(1) Glass of Homemade Smoothie

- Frozen Pineapple, Papaya, Mango

- Cup of Peach Two Good Yogurt

- (1) Banana

- Cup of Dole Strawberry Banana Orange Juice

SATURDAY

Lunch:

Hot Ham & Swiss Sandwich

Snack:

Country Fresh Meats' Smoked Beef Stick Bites and White Cheese Curds

Supper:

Shredded Prime Rib on a Bun

- Baked Beans

Homemade Macaroni Salad

Glass of Red and Green Grapes

Cup of Cubed Watermelon

SUNDAY

Brunch:

(2) Smokies on Toast

Large Plate of Hashbrowns

(1) Glass of Tropicana Orange Juice

Supper:

Spinach Dijon Salad

4.5oz Bag of Wonderful's Shelled Salt & Pepper Pistachios

(1) Glass of Banana Flavored Milk

MONDAY

Lunch:

Spinach Dijon Salad

Snack:

Bag of Orville Redenbacher Ultimate Butter Popcorn

(1) Glass of Chocolate/Banana Milk

Supper:

Spinach Dijon Salad

(1) Glass of Chocolate/Banana Milk

TUESDAY

Lunch:

Chef Salad

Supper:

Chef Salad

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

WEDNESDAY

Lunch:

Hot Corn Beef and Melted White American Cheese on a Hoagie

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

(3) Spoonfuls of Potato Salad

Snack:

4.5oz Bag of Wonderful's Shelled Sweet Chili Pistachios

Supper:

(1) Jalapeno Pepperjack Cheese Cheeseburger on a Hawaiian Bun

- Ketchup

(1) Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger on a Hawaiian Bun

- Ketchup

(2) Buffalo Chicken Stiffed Twice Baked Potatoes

(1) Ear of Firecracker Corn

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

(1) Glass of Homemade Smoothie

- Frozen Pineapple, Papaya, Mango

- Cup of Two Good Vanilla Yogurt

- Cup of Dole Strawberry Banana Orange Juice

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Workouts:

THURSDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 sets of 1 min]

FRIDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]

SATURDAY

* REST DAY *

Traveling

SUNDAY

*Morning Workout*

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 sets of 1 min]

*Evening Workout*

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]

MONDAY

*Morning Workout*

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 sets of 1 min]

*Evening Workout*

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]

TUESDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [5 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 sets of 20]

WEDNESDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges[4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 sets of 1 min]

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WEIGHT TRACKER:

Starting Weight (Noon, 1/01/2023): XXX.X lbs

Weight at Last Check-In, 5/17/2023: -4.2 lbs

Weight As of Noon, 5/24/2023: -2.2 lbs

Total Weight Loss: -66.8 lbs

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Closing Thoughts:

The Good:

I think I finally beat my head cold/allergies/sinus infection

Broke 65 pounds - Bang-a-Rang

Sleep schedule has been reset - I feel balanced

Ate a banging Sunday Brunch - Never knew how much I missed Hasbrowns

The Bad:

Nah - I'm Feeling Good

The Ugly:

Nothing, Nathan, Nada

[systemadministratorclu]

Some things about my Sonic the Hedgehog OC (yes, I already have one and I haven't even been in the fandom a week), Soneca

Not a true info page, like my muses, but who know, she may become a muse. For now, I just wanted to get some things written down about her.

She exists in the world of the live-action movies.

She comes from an alternate universe (that no longer exists thanks to its own Dr. Robotnik) and she's that universe's version of Sonic.

She's a blue hedgehog and has the same powers as Sonic, but that's where the 'exact sameness' ends

In her universe, she was the Queen of the hedgehogs, who were more warrior-like than Sonic and could match the Echidna in battle, resulting in the two groups agreeing to coexist when their leaders agreed no one would win if they kept fighting.

Soneca was sent through a portal to our universe's version of South Island (after Knuckles and Sonic had gone) when elders of the Echidna and Hedgehog both had 'visions' warning that the same evil that was responsible the imminent end of her universe was also afoot in another. She was tasked by both herself and her people to stop it and prevent another universe from meeting the same end as hers.

She learned of Earth and other worlds by finding a recently crashed alien ship on the island. The vessel had actually belonged to either traders or smugglers, as it contained items and technology from various races. From this vessel, she obtained a few Portal Rings and an alien energy staff (for those familiar with my original species, it's a Rovarian staff weapon, though I'm debating whether or not she knows its origins.)

Of the worlds she learned of, only one name was the same as her universe: Earth. So of course she went there.

Like Sonic, she spent years on Earth, not really knowing how to go about her mission. She developed a few similar interests to Sonic (most notably comics and superheroes, her favorite of which is Wonder Woman, who she identifies with because of being a royal from a warrior society now living in an unfamiliar world and tasked with stopping some great evil.

Unlike Sonic, she's been trained in some forms of combat, especially physical combat and martial arts.

She's a little older than Sonic (but still considered a kid by Tom, Maddie, and at times herself) and a little taller, with a more feminine build (she DOES NOT have T&A, especially not T, because she doesn't need them. She's just a little leaner and has slightly more defined hips)

As Queen, her outfit was somewhat similar to her hero's, in that it was sort of armor. She's changed it a little bit after being on Earth, and it now resembles a sleeveless (not strapless) Wonder Woman (live action movie) outfit, but with a longer skirt and shades of blue and silver in place of the red and gold parts.

Instead of the white gloves of Sonic, she wears armored fingerless gauntlets. She prefers her claws out and keeps them sharp. She also has a silver band around each upper arm. These don't serve any purpose, she just likes how they look. When she really wants to show her inner Amazon, she also has a Wonder Woman-like tiara/headband thing to wear.

Her shoes are armored boots (the originals from her universe) made of some lightweight alien material.

She's kind of a mix of Sonic and Knuckles in personality, but she's also her own person, too.

She meets the Wachowskis shortly after Sonic 2, as the use of the Emerald got her attention, and she tracked it to Green Hills.

After helping Sonic and friends catch Agent Stone (who somehow survived and was trying to find Dr. Robotnik) she comes to like them and the town, and wishes to stay. At the suggestion from Sonic, the family adopts her and she becomes sort of a big sister for the others.

She will (lovingly) call her brothers idiots, but warns that anyone who hurts them will never be found (she's not actually a killer, just a somewhat overprotective sister)

Where Sonic likes chili dogs, she prefers bacon cheeseburgers with no veggies but with ketchup, mayo, and barbecue sauce

Even Maddie's sister Rachel says she could get behind this alien. (Don't know when it would happen, but I have a scene in my head of Rachel, having seen Soneca kick some bad guy ass, telling her "you may not be a royal here, but you still a damn Queen." as a sort of pep talk. Spoiler alert: it works)

She affectionately calls Sonic "little hoglet" (Hoglet is the name for a baby hedgehog.)

She is the only person (besides Maddie) who can call Knuckles 'puggle' and get away with it. (Puggle is the term for a baby echidna) This is because she bested him in a sparring match once and he decided she earned the right to do it.

She identifies a lot with Knuckles (both of them being warriors) and enjoys sparring with him. She keeps her speed in check to keep the match fair and relies only on her skill to win (She wins about as many as she loses and sometimes the match is a draw)

Unlike Sonic, she can swim.

May add to or change this later, but here you have it.