Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be your favorite because I want to strengthen the farm to table initiative and advocate for local supply chains. #innovation
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Receive Text UpdatesMy mom inspires me to cook, to create, and to be excited about it! Growing up on a farm with 2 younger brothers, I went to bed and woke up excited about what my next meal would be. Seeing what other chefs are doing constantly sparks the imagination. Chefs Table Season 1 & 2 really opened my eyes to the journey. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain was next. Being in the kitchen is a creative space where so many ideas can come to life and we get to experience them with all of our senses
What's your all time favorite dish to make?Asian stir fry and hearty comfort food are always on my radar. Whats YOUR all time favorite dish?
What would you do with the $25,000?π¦Έπ»βοΈ Maybe fix some potholes around Akron? π€ π π¨π»π³ Take some culinary arts classes. π¨π»πΎ Partner with local restaurants and co-ops to invest in localized access to fresh produce, meat and dairy.
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