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

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LaTina N Dawn

With experience at top venues and teaching youth, plus running my business, I will use the 25k to build future culinary entrepreneurs.

Currently 6

in the Quarter-Finals

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My daughters and my students. It’s amazing to have a student say I’ve never turned on a stove before and then later say Chef D we won the competition. I love showing them it is endless possibilities out there. My daughter came in second place in her first competition.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I love to make different dishes, but what makes me happy is bbq.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest in a few youth that have a desire to become a Chef. I will make sure they have the basic knowledge and equipment to be successful. As well as put down for a small cafe.

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