The Perfect Cold, Rainy Day Chili

As another rainy day arrives in Heidelberg, I figured it would be the perfect time to make a big bowl of chili, better yet, chili by PAULA DEEN.  Though she's been receiving severe criticism for recently revealing she has Diabetes, the cooking star has not let me down in terms of taste or my own weight.  So Anthony Bourdain can just cool his jets.  So here's the recipe with a Candace twist:

Makes 8-10 servings

1 can kidney beans- drained

1 can black beans- drained

1 can pinto beans- drained

1 can corn- drained (Optional, I added)

1 tablespoon cumin

1 large can whole tomatoes- drained

1 package chili seasoning mix

1 1/2 cans diced tomatoes

1 diced green bell pepper

1 diced medium onion

1 lb ground beed

2 sausages sliced and put into quarters )(added)

hot sauce (added-as much as you want)

pinch garlic salt and pepper (added)

Cook the ground beef and sausage on medium-medium high heat.  While the meats are cooking begin to slice the onion and pepper.  Then add them to a large cooking pot with a small amount of oil.  Saute the onions and pepper while watching the meat.  Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes, while adding the Cumin and chili mix.  Cook until veggies are tender.  Now finally add the beans, corn, and meat.  Sprinkle in some garlic salt and pepper.  Partly cover and let simmer 3-4 hours.  

Now believe me, though it may lack Paula Deen's infamous amounts of butter, the flavors are amazing.  This is a perfect meal for a rainy day., and it can last a really long time in the fridge and freezer.  At last, serve it with some warm toasted bread and snuggle up and watch a movie.

Onto today's movie...Braveheart

I'll be honest here; I'm not sure I'll be a fan.  First of all, it seems like the epitome of a movie, men would play gearing up for some kind of fight or frat party.  However, the audience tonight, including many girls are just watching it for sheer THREE HOUR LONG entertainment.  Second of all, Mel Gibson is the star.  Every time I think of him now, an image of a sweaty, drunken man hitting on much younger girls pops into my head.  Hopefully, I can keep it out of my mind during the film.  However, the 1995 film one 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and it is quoted all the time.  I figure as a film major, I should probably stick around to watch it.  We'll see.