Cincinnati Comfort Food

Cincinnati-style chili is definitely an acquired taste.  Its thin, soupy texture and sweet flavor make it completely opposite from what most people would consider "chili".  Since it isn't something I grew up with, it took a few tries for me to decide I liked it.  Before I knew it, I was a believer, and now it's definitely something I crave.

My favorite brand is Gold Star but I like Skyline, Dixie Chili and Empress Chili too.  When I have Gold Star at home I usually make a "3-way" or "Chili Spaghetti".  My "3-way" consists of spaghetti noodles, Gold Star chili, crumbled up saltines crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and hot sauce.  And yes, I call it a "3-way" regardless of how many toppings I use.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Cincinnati-style chili, this post will probably not be appetizing.  For those of you who are, I hope it gives you the same happy feeling that I had while writing it.