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

Semi-Finalist

Janice Barnes

I love to share my passion for cooking flavors from around the world that boast a southern flare with everyone to enjoy!

Currently 4

in the Semi-Finals

Vote

You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

Voting for the Final 12 ends Thursday the 29th of May at 7PM PDT

Want to learn more about our competition?

Learn More
Connect
Who or what inspires you to cook?

My inspiration comes from so many places. I hail from a long line of southern cooks, which makes me proud to always be in the kitchen. It's truly in my blood and soul. My daily inspiration can come from something as simple as a smell or color that can set off any spark of an idea for a meal. Traveling and tasting different flavors and combinations from around the world heavily inspires me to bring those flavors home and make them my own to share with family and friends.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My favorite dish to make and serve would have to be a Seafood Pasta.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000 I would set off to open my own business!

James Beard Foundation

Help Janice Barnes become the next Favorite Chef with a tax-deductible donation. Your support helps create a more equitable and sustainable future in the restaurant industry.


1 Vote
10 Votes
25 Votes
50 Votes
100 Votes
250 Votes
Other Amount

Enter donation - $1 per vote

Make onions cry

Sharpen your knives and show the world why you’re the Favorite Chef.

Learn More