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Dennison's is known as "The Stand Up Chili"—it's so thick and hearty, your fork stands up in the bowl. That's because it's made with vine-ripened tomatoes, plump beans, premium beef, and just the right combination of seasonings. And Dennison's gives chili lovers a great variety to choose from: Chili with or without beans, Chunky Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Turkey Chili, Hot Chili, and 99% Fat Free Chili.
May Belle Dennison, a homemaker from Tacoma, Wash., was the clever cook behind Dennison's chili. The story begins in 1915 when May Belle developed a special method for capturing all the flavors of home cooking in a can. At first, she canned only for family and friends, but her culinary reputation quickly grew, and soon local retailers were getting requests for her products. Before long, her kitchen was too small to meet the growing demand for her popular chili, so the Dennisons began to grow their chili business. Although Mr. Dennison is officially recognized as the first president of the company, it was the culinary skill of his wife that really built Dennison's chili.
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