Emma Thackery wrote:
> In article >,
> Becca > wrote:
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>> Beans in chili?
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>> I am from Texas... Nevah! LOL
>
>
> That's why it's called Chili *with* beans and not just "Chili".

But Kent made it sound like there was no meat at all in chili. Unless he's
a vegetarian, and he didn't say so, there is meat in chili. Beans are
optional (but were usually served on the side on cattle drives). The
popularity of pinto beans isn't limited to Boston baked beans