Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

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Darian Boulware

There is something about cooking that makes me feel alive. Since I was a kid I knew that it was my purpose to make people smile with food.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

Well, my grandma was one of the reasons I was inspired to cook. I just love the way food makes people feel happy from the inside out. Food is a stress reliever…it’s power for the soul, especially when family gets together and eats. It’s a whole different atmosphere, one of love, joy and contentment. Being a chef is truly my purpose. The way food makes people act and feel inspired me to to become a chef. My love of seeing people enjoy the food that I prepare inspired me to beco

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My all time favorite dishes to make are Rasta Pasta,Ribeye Steak, Garlic Mashed Potatoes ,Cheddar Broccoli and Stuffed Green Peppers.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to jump start a place of my own because I know I can touch souls, hearts and minds with food that I prepare.

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