Top 5 Chef

Brenda Solem

Cooking is my Passion & Therapy! I love the creativity Cooking allows. Seeing the Smiles on others faces thru food is super fulfilling.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My mom is my Biggest inspiration! She taught me so much! As one of six children of a military family. Cooking was something that always brought my family together. As the mom of 5 children/adults myself (3 on the autism spectrum). I have definitely been inspired by them!

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Bacon wrapped meatloaf. It's delicious 😋

What would you do with the $25,000?

With the prize money I would buy a food truck and fulfill my dreams of sharing delicious food with the public.

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