Melanie Whitlock

Because I absolutely love to cook. Period. I would also love to help my sister start a restaurant. She is the chef; me just a cook.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

I love really good food. I also find it a challenge to tweak any recipe I try. It's fun.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I love comfort food. Spaghetti and enchiladas are my favorite dishes to make. I learned everything I know from watching my family cook as I grew up

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would give to my sister so she could run a food truck. I am disabled so I really can't run a restaurant or food truck by myself. She has made a living working as a cook. She deserves it and more.

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