This recipe originally came from somewhere in Rhoade Island.

2	Tbsp.	Olive oil
1 1/2	Cups	Celery, chopped
1 1/2	Cups	Green bell pepper, chopped
1	Cup	Onion, chopped
3	Cloves	Garlic, minced
2	Cans (28 Oz.)	Tomato's, cut up
3	Cans (16 Oz.)	Red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1/2	Cup	Raisins
1/4	Cup	Red wine vinegar
1	Tbsp.	Chili powder
1	Tbsp.	Parsley, dried or fresh
2	Tsp.	Oregano
1 1/2	Tsp.	Ground cumin
1	Tsp.	Allspice
1/4	Tsp.	White or black pepper
1/2	Tbsp.	Hot sauce
1	Whole	Bay leaf
1 1/2	Cans	Beer
3/4	Cup	Slivered almonds

Saute first 5 ingredients until tender. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours - covered. Uncover and simmer for another 1/2 hour.