Joan

My kitchen is my happy place. Cooking and baking is my euphoria😀 I love to share my creations with friends and family ❤️ = favorite chef

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

The inspiration comes from creating something from nothing. I just love to cook for my family and friends. I love the excitement my food brings to others. Food is togetherness and love. This is what inspires me to cook.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I am known for my pies. I love to research different pies to bake. I really can’t narrow it down to one specific pie. Here’s the crazy thing, I don’t eat pie unless it’s a pie I’ve never had before so I can decide if it is a keeper🤣

What would you do with the $25,000?

In my school, I would like to bring our afterschool cooking club back for our students. I want to teach kids how to make great affordable food from scratch. I will use the money to teach my friends and their friends how to cook and bake. Lastly, my kitchen cabinets are in dire need of replacing. That’s what I would do with the $25,000.

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