Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I bring soulful flavor, creativity, and heart to every dish turning comfort food and cocktails into unforgettable experiences.
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My signature dish is macaroni and cheese are usually variety of cheeses that goes perfectly together
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my grandmother. She’s the one who taught me how to cook, and her recipes always touched everyone’s soul. As I got older, that love and passion became a part of me.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to grow my culinary and bartending businesses, expand my cooking classes, and invest in creating experiences that bring people together through soulful food and drinks inspired by my grandmother’s recipes.
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