Hibernation

I watched a lot more Heroes this weekend. And Benjamin Button. And at least 5 hours of cooking-related shows: Top Chef, Iron Chef, other Food Network stuff. That's a lot of viewing for one weekend, but I had nice company through it all. I think all those shows inspired me to cook, so that's what I've been doing this evening.

I just made a banging chili (and cornbread!). This is my recipe and you should follow it because it rules and it's pretty healthy, too:
Ground turkey meat (I used like 1.25 lbs)
1 can black beans
1 can corn
1 can diced tomatoes
3 tbs chili powder
3 tbs cumin
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
Secret ingredient: 1 bottle of dark beer (not Guinness dark, a brown ale will do the trick)
Salt and peppa

Saute meat + onion (approx 10 min)
Add spices and garlic
Cook for 5 more
Add canned veggies + beer
Cover, not fully
Cook for 1 hour
Stir occasionally
Add water if chili gets dry
Drink the rest of the 6-pack for maximum warming effects