Team Casanova

Ride for Autism Cook Off

2010-09-28T17:31:00.001-07:00

Team Casanova was honored to represent Dr. Joe & Melanie Gonzalez from United Valley Autism Services (UVAS) and their family at the Ride for Autism cook off in Elsa Tx. This was an IBCA sanctioned event. Dr. Gonzalez and his family joined us for some fun and good BBQ. TC had a good outing, we place 10th-Chicken, 6th- Fajitas, 4th- Brisket, 4th- Pork Ribs. We feel privileged that we could contribute in bringing awareness to Autism. TC came out 4th out of 28 teams at the end of the day.

9-11 Honoring our Heroes, 1st Annual Whitewing Festival

2010-09-17T18:54:00.000-07:00

Penitas Tx. was the place to be on 9-11, where we were honoring our heroes and enjoying some South Texas BBQ. This was the place for the 1st Annual Whitewing Festival. TC received 3 calls to the stage. 1st Place Beans, 3rd Place Beef Ribs, 3rd Place Pork Ribs. Family and friends came out and weathered the South Texas Heat to be with us. We had a great time and can't wait for the next one. We are headed to Elsa Texas to cook for the cause. This cook off is to support the Autism Society. We look foward to seeing our family and friends out there.

2nd Annual Long Island Village Cook Off

2010-07-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

TC headed to the bay once again, but this time it was here in the Valley. We attended the 2nd Annual Long Island Village Cook Off in Port Isabel. We had one call, we placed 1st in Beef Ribs. We had our faithful supports show up for some fun under the sun and great BBQ. We would like to thank Sergio Munoz of Hosana Home Health for sponsoring us for this event. We would like to thank the staff of LIV for making our stay a pleasant one. We will be returning next year.

Practice makes Perfect

2010-07-10T06:10:00.000-07:00

The Cook Off at Edinburg for the 4th of July was cancelled due to Hurricane Alex. We were looking forward to meeting up with some of our friends and family. We decided to stay home and practice.

Cookin' By the Bay - Fulton 6-4-10

2010-07-08T18:21:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova returned to cook by the bay for the 3rd Annual Git Ur Grill On Cook Off to help out the Aransas Pass 4-H. There were 34 teams present with some heavy hitters in the mix. We got called once to the stage, 8th Brisket and Final Table in Chicken. We had time to hang out with Lenny from Coastal City Smokers and Johnny Rodriguez from Puro Party. Making new friends and meeting up with old ones is what it is all about. Fulton is a beautiful place to go and cook at, looking forward to cooking again next year! We want to thank Laco & Nellie Flores and their family for showing up to support us. My cousin Rey and his wife Gracie from Austin were also there hanging out with us. They were chosen to be judges and can testify to how great some of these teams were. Robin Torres & Letty Martinez also made the trip North to the bay. We would like to thank Roy Butler and his lovely wife for joining us. Butler Wood was the proud sponsor for this event.

San Juan - Cinco De Mayo Cook-Off May 1, 2010

2010-07-08T18:01:00.000-07:00

50 + teams showed up for the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Cook Off. TC received 2 calls at the end of the day, 8th Fajitas and 10th Brisket. We would like to thank all of the people that showed up to celebrate the 5 de Mayo with Team Casanova. The camp was all decked out Cinco de Mayo style. Hasta la proxima vez.....

TC returns to the brush country - San Isidro 4-24-10

2010-07-08T16:44:00.001-07:00

The Lopez-Torres family always comes out to support us at San Isidro and this year was no different, Mama Torres and her family and friends came out and we had a blast. TC had been skunked the past 2 years, but not this year. TC received 2 calls, 1st Place Beans and Pork Ribs.

Team Casanova would like to thank Dr. Joe Gonzalez - UVAS (United Valley Autism Services) for sponsoring us in this event.

Los Compadres Cook Off in Sullivan City 4-24-10

2010-07-08T16:24:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova was not the same for this cook off...we were missing one key person, Carlos Torres, the backbone of the team. TC wanted to help out the local catholic church and we made it to the cook off -1. Gilbert had a sprained ankle to top it off. The team was relying on Isidro "I might have to work" Casanova, Manuel "Did somebody call a wrecker" Garcia and Maribel "Pan De Campo Queen" Garcia to pull through. Well, pull through they did. We want to thank our faithful groupies that came out to support us. Rudy & Sandra Rivera and family, Jesus & Laura Ruiz and family, and my parents Gloria and Gilbert Sr.

1st Fajitas

1st Pan De Campo (cowboy bread)

1st Chili

2nd Beans

3rd Pork Ribs

TC would like to thank Felix Alaniz of Felix Meat Market for his sponsorship for this event.

Mission K-9 Top Dog 4-4-10

2010-07-08T16:15:00.000-07:00

TC came back to the 2nd Annual Top Dog Cook Off held at the Tractor Supply Store in Mission. TC is happy to help out the Mission K-9 Unit. TC received one call, 3rd place in Fajitas. Team member Isidro finally came through for the team. Good job Bro. TC would like to thank

Sergio Munoz Jr. for his sponsorship for the event.

Smokin' On the Rio 2-27-10

2010-07-08T15:59:00.000-07:00

134 teams showed up to the Valley's biggest IBCA cook off. Chuck Selman and his crew have done a great job for our valley kids. Carlos came through once again for the team. TC received one call, 3rd place in beans. We were very happy with the results.

SPICE Feb. 13th 2010

2010-07-08T15:51:00.000-07:00

The Torres Men came out to take care of business at the South Padre Island Chili Expo. We had the honor of having Jason, Martin and Mama Torres come out to offer their support. TC received a 1st place in the Vegetarian Category with Carlos's chili (Seeds-N-Stems).

Appetite 4 Education 7-25-09

2010-07-08T15:43:00.000-07:00

Appetite 4 Education

2010-07-08T15:39:00.000-07:00

TC went out to the giant Yellow Barn (Dodge Arena) to compete in the 1st Annual Appetite 4 Education. We had fun watching the Iron Chef competition between STC and TSTC culinary departments. TC received 3 calls, 6th in Fajitas, 7th in Chicken and 9th in Brisket. We look forward to the 2nd annual event.

No Fireworks for TC in Edinburg

2009-07-07T08:46:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova participated in the Texas High Steaks Cook-Off in Edinburg on the 4th of July.
We were sponsored by E&R Vacuum Services. Thanks to Edward Estrada for the sponsorship. Unfortunately, we did not place in any categories. We learned from this cook-off however and are eager to get back after it on July 25 at the Dodge Arena. Thanks to all the folks who showed up in the heat and the wind to support us. Hasta luego! Carlos

Team Casanova Get's It Done in Rockport-Fulton

2009-06-10T15:49:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova travelled across the Big Bridge to Fulton Texas to participate in the "Git Ur Grill On" Cook-off on Saturday June 6th. 21 Teams participated and the competition was fierce!. TC captured 1st Place in Pork ribs and 8th Place in Brisket. In the jackpot categories TC captured 1st in the Chef's Choice category and 3rd place in the Margarita pour-off. TC finished 4th overall out of 21 teams! Many thanks to all who attended,Rudy,Sandra,Lil'Rudy,Eddie,Robin Torres,Rebecca and Roy Butler,Austin Butler and Melody. Next event: July 4 High Steaks Cook-off in Edinburg. Carlos

Team Casanova strikes back in San Juan!

2009-05-04T15:42:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova placed in all 6 categories entered in the San Juan Parks and Rec. Scholarship cook off. Here are the results:
3rd-Pan de campo
5th-Fajitas
5th-Chicken
6th-Brisket
7th-Beans
8th-Pork Ribs
Thanks to Maribel,Letty,Gilbert, and Carlos for the hard work under windy , hot conditions.
Thanks to all that showed to give us their support and get sunburned. Rudy and Sandra did not make it this time. Next Cook-off is June 6 in Rockport-Fulton. Pictures to follow. Adios!

Skunked in San Isidro

2009-04-28T07:37:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova did not place in the 4th Annual San Isidro Church Festival. We had some damn good food but no cigar. Many thanks to Gilbert, Isidro, Pepe, Maribel, and Letty for their hard work. Also many thanks to our primary sponsor E&R Vacuum Services. Onward to San Juan on May 2!

Team Casanova heads to the Ranch Country

2009-04-14T05:23:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova will be competing in San Isidro on April 25th. This is the fundraiser for the Church and is a HUGE event. We will be competing in beans, chili, beef ribs, fajitas, carne guisada, pork ribs, and pan de campo. The Lopez family will be in full force. Hope to see you there!

No luck in Hidalgo

2009-04-05T17:17:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova was shut out in the Hidalgo Pump Station Cook-Off on Saturday. We had some great food but not good enough. Thanks to Mama Casanova, Maribel, and Robin for their support. Next event is April 25th at the Annual San Isidro Church Festival. See you there!

Team Casanova heads to Hidalgo

2009-04-01T07:15:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova,fresh off a 1st place finish in Pan de Campo at the Pharr Centennial Cook-Off, is competing down the road at the Hidalgo Pumphouse Festival this Saturday April 4th. Hope to see everyone there!

Pan de Campo Winners!!!

2009-03-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

Team Casanova Pan de Campo Queen, Maribel Garcia, took the First Prize at the Pharr Centennial Festival. Maribel was assissted by Maritza , Gilbert on the Fire pit, and Letty helped a little.
Fun and food was had by all. Thanks again to Oscar Gonzalez CPA for sponsoring us.

2009-03-23T07:37:00.000-07:00

TEAM CASANOVA IN PHARR!

Team Casanova will be competeing in the Pharr Centennial Celebration Cook-Off on Saturday March 28. Oscar Gonzales CPA is our sponsor for this one. Come out and enjoy the festivities!

Team Casanova Ventures Forth Onto the Internet

2009-03-17T07:47:00.001-07:00