Made Swik and Swik Chili yesterday Aug 13. Went the smoothest so far in timing by starting shopping at 1 pm and taking a break about 5 pm.

1. Chili - used two 2.5 lbs of tri-tip which came out just a little low in the amount of left-overs. Stayed restrained on the salt which was good. Added a little lime juice at the end and could have added a little more.
2. Beans. Made a double batch (2 lbs) which looks like a little too much leftovers. Also a little low on bacon flavor. Try 1.5 lbs next time.
3. Red Rice. Used JJ&F "aromatic" brown rice. Was a little under done. Needs to go about an hour in the oven.