Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Dolores Sponsors CA State Chili Championship

Dolores Chili will be the exclusive chili sponsor at the 37th Annual California State Chili Championship Saturday where chili cook’s talent will be tested and a Dolores chili-eating contest will take place.

The Friends of San Bernardino City Parks host the event, which will take place this year at the National Orange Show Fair Grounds in San Bernardino, and depend on sponsors like Dolores to make this non-profit event a success. All proceeds from each $3 donation for chili tasting go to the Friends of San Bernardino Parks Inc. They use the money to donate to mentoring programs and for the less fortunate.

At the Dolores’Chili booth, enthusiasts will be able to sample the chili and learn about various chili recipes.

“It’s a popular chili and a lot of people love it, so it’s great to have [Dolores] out here,” said Chairman of the California State Chili Championship, Mike Austin.
Chili cooks will show off their own recipes, while chili enthusiasts will taste and judge. The winner of the competition will move onto the World Chili Championship and win a cash prize.

A Dolores chili-eating contest will take place on stage at 4 p.m. Ten chili lovers will vie to eat the most Dolores Chili mixed with beans within a five-minute period.

Dolores Chili is sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less, Ralphs, Dmart & Final, and countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A., and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

In February, the minority-owned, third generation business was featured in the Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-chilibrick4-2010feb04,0,2885996.stor.

The all-beef Dolores Chili Bricks are sold on-line at https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/.

For inquires regarding distribution of Dolores Chili Brick outside of the Southern California area, please contact dave@dolorescanning.com.

The chili championship is at the National Orange Show Fair Grounds, 689 South E Street, San Bernardino on Saturday (May 1) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Dolores Sponsors St. Luke’s Fiesta Chili Booth

Last week Dolores Canning Co. announced its new Chicken Chili Brick to its loyal fans and customers.

This week, the 100 percent chicken chili, which is low in sodium and cholesterol, will be for sale at St. Luke’s Fiesta to raise funds for the Temple City church and school.

The 23rd annual carnival, referred to as a Fiesta, will be held Friday-Sunday, April 23-25 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. A car show, carnival rides and games, live entertainment and great food will highlight the three-day event.

Dolores’ Chicken Chili will be served on such items as Chili Dogs, Chili Cheese Fries or a straight bowl of chili. Dolores has donated enough Chicken Chili Bricks to St. Luke’s to last all three days. St. Luke’s will keep all profits made from the sale of the chicken chili.

These types of donations are not uncommon for Dolores Canning Co. For decades the company has supported local community events and fundraisers. Earlier this month, the company donated enough of its all-beef chili to West Covina American Little League to support chili sales at the snack bar for most of the season. The league keeps the profits to pay for field maintenance and umpires.

Dolores Canning Co. has been famous for its all-beef chili since the Chili Brick's 1973 debut. Since then, the Dolores Chili has been sold in major grocery chains such as Food 4 Less and Ralphs, and in countless independent stores. The famous chili is also a hot item at Philippe The Original, in Downtown L.A., and is sold in various fast food restaurants and hot dog and hamburger stands across Southern California.

More recently, the all-beef Chili Bricks have hit shelves at independent stores in Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii.

In February, the minority-owned, third generation business was featured in the Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-chilibrick4-2010feb04,0,2885996.stor.

The all-beef Chili Bricks are sold on-line at https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/. Soon, the chicken chili will be added to the on-line store.

For inquires regarding distribution of Dolores Chili Brick outside of the Southern California area, please contact dave@dolorescanning.com.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Dolores Introduces Chicken Chili

East Los Angeles-- For over 50 years, Dolores Chili, often referred to as LA’s Favorite Chili (www.lasfavoritechili.com), has been stealing the show across Southern California.

The famous 20-ounce Chili Bricks made of all-beef chlii, completely spiced and ready to thaw and serve, are often to blame for a delicious scent filling the air near restaurants, fast food chains, hot dog and hamburger stands and chili cook-offs in So Cal and beyond.

And for the first time since the Chili Brick’s birth in 1973, Dolores Canning Co. has a new brick to brag about. A 100 percent Chicken Chili Brick.

It’s a mix of chicken with a touch of Dolores’ family recipes and spices, which have made its original all-beef Chili famous.

“Our new Chicken Chili Brick is an alternative to beef for those who prefer chicken and it maintains a healthy balance,” said David Munoz, Plant Manager of Dolores Canning. “Low sodium, low cholesterol and no MSG.”

The 20-ounce, original all-beef Chili Bricks are currently sold in major grocery store chains such as Albertson’s, Food 4 Less, Ralphs and Smart & Final.

And soon, the Chili Bricks may have a shelf mate. David and his cousin, Bert Munoz, Dolores’ Sales Manager will introduce the Dolores Chicken Chili Brick within the next few weeks. hey plan to market the chicken chili to the same grocery chains as well as to local restaurants and will sell it in the same 20-ounce and 5 pound sizes as the Original Beef Chili Brick.

Eventually they hope the chicken chili recipe will yield the same success the original Chili Brick. Munoz says in a single week he receives scores of calls and emails from various distributors, grocery stores and individuals nationwide requesting Dolores Chili. Currently these requests are filled by the company's online store (https://dolorescanning.com/catalog/) where Chili fans across the nation can order and have shipped the famous Dolores Chili Brick. The Chicken Chili Brick will be available online also.

Dolores Chili Brick is sold in major chain stores across Southern California such as Food 4 Less and Smart & Final in the frozen meat section. Restaurants such as Philippe the Original feature Dolores Chili on their menu as well as various hot dog and hamburger stands throughout L.A. and surrounding counties.

For inquires regarding distribution outside of the Southern California area, please contact dave@dolorescanning.com.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Dolores Supports Local Youth Sports

In the midst of today’s Great Recession, local non-profit youth sports organizations can often have a hard time ensuring cash inflow.

But, West Covina American Little League (WCALL) has had some help with that.

Dolores Canning Co., an East Los Angeles based, third generation, minority family business that makes and distributes its own famous Dolores Chili Brick has been sponsoring the league for the past 3 years.

And this year, the company took their generosity further and donated enough Dolores Chili for the entire Spring Little League season.

WCALL will sell the chili at the snack bar in various items such as chili cheese fries, chili cheese nachos, or chili cheese dogs and burgers. The league can profit at least $1,000 from this donation, according to Coach and parent volunteer Steve Nugent, who has a son in the minor league division.

“It’s a good product we’re getting, and the money we make goes toward safety equipment, umpires and field maintenance,” said Nugent. “These donations really make a difference in our program and in these kid’s lives.”

Dolores Canning has a history of supporting youth organizations including little league and soccer teams.

The company also supports local churches and schools and for over 25 years has been a charter member of the Los Angeles Unified School District Adopt-A-School Program. Visit www.DoloresChili.com for more information and news.

Dolores Chili Brick is sold in major chain stores across Southern California such as Food 4 Less and Smart & Final in the frozen meat section. Restaurants such as Philippe the Original feature Dolores Chili on their menu as well as various hot dog and hamburger stands throughout L.A. and surrounding counties.