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

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Luis Salgado

In this world, I never knew what I was meant for until I found the kitchen. My journey is my story, cooking from my soul, to feed your soul.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My biggest inspiration has to be my mom. As I was growing up I can clearly remember my mom's face smiling so big when people ate her food and I never understood why. Now when I see people smiling when they eat my food, now I understand.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My Pambazo Burger is more than just a dish—it’s a reflection of my roots and the place that shaped me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

This will be my final piece to my puzzle I started 4 years ago. With the wining prize I can purchase my food trailer and finally branch out on my own. I can finaly take my Pambazo Burger on the road so the world could taste this amazing creation.

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