Each day this week, we highlight one of the 12 organization that will compete in the 2015 Hashbrown Chili Cook-Off. We begin the week with Make Literary Magazine. Above photo is from “Lit & Luz”, a Festival of Literature and Art from Chicago and Mexico City, presented by MAKE.
Spudnik Press Cooperative (SPC): What is MAKE Literary Magazine?
MAKE: Chicago is a storyteller’s city, and MAKE is the story’s magazine. Chock full of fiction, poetry, essays, art, and reviews MAKE is substantial in both feel and scope. MAKE expands on the Chicago tradition to entertain and to inform. A biannual publication, MAKE circulates 1,000 copies twice a year throughout the United States. Find MAKE in bookstores and making the rounds at special events, such as readings and festivals. MAKE was founded in 2004 by Ramsin Canon, Sarah Dodson, and Mike Zapata.
SPC: What are three food-related adjectives you would use to describe your organization?
MAKE: fiery, layered, heart healthy
SPC: In what ways does your chili embody your organization?
MAKE: You’re afraid it’s never going to come together, and then it does, and it’s rich.
SPC: What is your favorite place in the city to enjoy a hot bowl of soup?
MAKE: Tacos & Tequilas
SPC: If you could invite anyone, past or present, to chat over a bowl of chili, who would you choose?
MAKE: Let’s just see who shows up & make the most of it.
SPC: Do you have words of warning for fellow contestants?
MAKE: We’ve been watching a lot of Friday Night Lights and Anthony Bourdain
SPC: MAKE will be competing for the first time in 2015. How would you describe your chili-making experience?
Seasoned pros, competing for the first time.