Long time friend of the Takedown, and foe to everyone else, Karol Lu stands as a symbol for excellence. Also lies and deciet. For years, Karol has used her chili prowess to reduce Takedown fans to quivering lumps. She’s cooked chili, salsa and fondue (pictured above). She also runs super fun pool events at billiardsburg.com so go there, if you enjoy having fun!!! She consented to this rare interview, only because I begged.
TD: Hey Karol, what makes your chili so awesome?
KL: Onion, garlic, lots of peppers (bell, poblano, jalapeno, habanero), a tomato base, chipotle/ancho chili powders, cumin, smart ground, beans, salt.
TD: You make it sound so easy! And yet I know your chili philosophy is more complex than you let on:
KL: chili is the food of the people. it should warm the soul, lift your spirits, inspire, and leave you wanting more. in all of my cooking, i try to keep things simple and unpretentious. i think what makes chili so fun to make is that you only need a few basic ingredients and from there, you can pretty much “kitchen sink” it. also, a great pot of chili should never cost a lot of money to make.
TD: That was fascinating! Go on, tell everyone how much you love The Chili Takedown:
KL: I love the chili takedown quite a bit. I’m pretty sure i’ve entered every single one since i heard about it, nearly 2 years ago. never won, but i never turn down a cooking challenge. plus, it’s always amazing to see what people come up with. in the case of the salsa and fondue takedowns, these are things i had never made before and learned to make specifically for the competition. now i make wicked salsa and fondue! thank you, chili takedown!
TD: Thank you, Karol!!!
And stay tuned for more siintilating interviews from other Takedown celebrities!!!!
