James Burton

I have been cooking my entire life and I love cooking for other people. I have always dreamed of owning my own restaurant.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My mother and grandmother, I learned so much from both of them. I also grow a huge garden and get inspiration from things I grow.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Probably chicken and dumplings

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would love to open a farm to table type restaurant focusing on Southern Cuisine.

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