I would love to be the favorite chef. I have 3 daughters that also love cooking and I would love to be able to show them that it is possible
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Receive Text UpdatesMy family, everyone really. I've always had a passion for feeding people and bringing them together
What's your all time favorite dish to make?Chicken Parmesan & teriyaki chicken stir fry
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use some of it for advancing my culinary skills and put some aside for my children's college fund.
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