marie calandra

I got to #3 during one of the final rounds last year. I love to cook and try new recipes all the time. I would love another opportunity.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

For an Italian food is an important part of family time. Seeing people enjoy my cooking is so satisfying.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

There are so many foods I love to make but I think rice balls are my favorite. I know it is something my family always asks me to make or bring.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would love to take my family on a special vacation. We try to save up to do a family vacation every few years. Because of Covid we haven’t gone in several years.

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