I placed 9th last time I entered the contest and feel like I have the skills to place in the top 3 this time!
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Receive Text UpdatesI love to make people smile or happy if only for a few minute's. I love to do that with food.
What's your all time favorite dish to make?I make amazing BBQ pulled pork mac n cheese with fried jalapeño strips.
What would you do with the $25,000?Put a down payment on a house and a restaurant.
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