Stewed Tomatoes by J. Gino Genovesi

Canning came about during the Napoleonic Wars, when the demand for a cheap and effective way to preserve food in large amounts in order to feed the troops. In 1809, Nicolas Appert, a French confectioner and brewer, discovered that items cooked inside a jar did not spoil unless the seal was broken. Thus he developed a method of…

Meat Lovers Chili by J. Gino Genovesi

First Place Winner: Milan Ohio St. Anthony's Chili Cook off: First Place Winner (2012) Norwalk Ohio Chili Cook Off. This Chili is colorful, smooth yet meaty. Prepare and set aside: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef ( cooked and drained) 4 sun-dried sausages, peeled and cut into bite size 10-15 mini meatballs, baked and drained 10-15 mini…

Turkey Chili by Lisa