Seven horrible ways to ruin chili  Categories: Photos, The List
The blank canvas. Granted, chili is something of a sacred thing
-- and the nature of that sacredness varies, depending on where
you were brought up, and what your grandma ladled into a bowl.
Still, there are some things that you can do to chili that seem
like anathema, whether or not you believe with all your heart
that chili should or should not contain beans.  So, in the
interests of better football Sunday dinners everywhere, let's
take an admittedly subjective look at the various ways you can
completely disrespect this American standard bowl of goodness.
We've accompanied each sin with a crude illustration because we
believe that strongly in our chili convictions.  7. Too Much
Cheese  I know, I know: This is America, and there's no such
thing as too much cheese. Except that there is, and your doctor,
your arteries, and your bowl of chili all know that. You're not
making a pizza there, chief -- easy on the cheddar.  6. Serve it
Over Noodles  W