The Chili Queens of San Antonio

Wrangler Joined : 18 Nov 2007 Posts : 13

I apologize in advance if this topic has been discussed already. I've become fascinated by the Chili Queens and what it must have been like for them "way back when." I hadn't heard of them until about a week ago or if I had it didn't take hold of my mind and sink in.

Imagine what it must have been like for them.......Here are a few links and I wonder if ya'll knew of them.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4107830

http://www.lsjunction.com/facts/milplaza.htm

http://www.uiw.edu/sanantonio/jenningschiliqueens.html

Subject: Re: The Chili Queens of San Antonio Sun 18 Nov 2007, 11:39 pm

Dear Teresa ...

What can I say but that you are loved and a revered fount of knowledge for Dallas and our state? Thank you so much for all that you contribute sunny

I have heard of the Chili Queens but know little of them beyond just this name. Those are great links; the old Plaza of San Antonio must really have been something to frequent 'back in the day.' Love that photo from Lone Star Junction.

Was kind of surprised ... the book, 'Eats: A Folk History of Texas Foods,' by Ernestine S. Link and Joyce G. Roach,' (which is very good) doesn't appear to contain information about the Chili Queens.

So thanks, as always, Teresa Smile

These ladies do beckon one toward discovering more about their lives and livelihood.

Holly
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The woman of the frontier made the best of her situation, for she had developed a respect for the land that gave her freedom as well as the courage to live in it.
~~~ from the perspective of Anne Seagraves

Subject: Re: The Chili Queens of San Antonio Sun 18 Nov 2007, 11:41 pm

PS. Wish we could travel back and taste some of their chili!
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The woman of the frontier made the best of her situation, for she had developed a respect for the land that gave her freedom as well as the courage to live in it.
~~~ from the perspective of Anne Seagraves