Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook with heart, soul, and creativity. Every dish tells a story, and every bite is happy taste buds.
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My signature dish is a slow-braised beef bourguignon with saffron parmesan polenta.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is Julia Child. She made French cooking feel approachable while honoring technique, passion, and tradition.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d use the $25,000 to build the next chapter of my journey—investing in my food-focused creative work, opening new doors through recipes and digital content, and turning my passion into something that endures for years to come.
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