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

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Donna Russau

My food makes people happy. I sometimes get embarrassed because while they are eating they lavish me with compliments.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My dearly departed Mom inspires me to cook. In her last days of life, when the Dr. asked her what she would like to do, she said, “cook for my family”. I am very much like my Mom. I love to cook for my family and friends❣️

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Garden potato salad.

What would you do with the $25,000?

As a former teacher, I will rent a formal kitchen where I can teach children ages 8-18 how to safely prepare meals.

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