I'm Candace Christie, chef with 20+ years and multiple restaurants. Passionate about cooking & making people happy through food. Vote 4 ME!
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What's your all time favorite dish to make?I love creating dishes from scratch, layering flavors with carefully crafted sauces, aromatic spices, and time-honored cooking techniques. There’s something deeply satisfying about building a meal from the ground up, letting inspiration guide each step. If I had to choose just one cuisine to cook for the rest of my life, it would be Mediterranean—vibrant, fresh, and endlessly rich in tradition.
What would you do with the $25,000?With my $25,000 prize, I would continue my mission of rebuilding a restaurant in a fire-stricken area where the main establishment was lost. Right now, I’m working out of a small snack bar kitchen and seating area, doing everything I can to provide the best dining experience possible. This money wouldn’t just benefit me—it would allow me to create a more welcoming, well-equipped space for my guests, enhancing every meal and moment they share here.
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