Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Im a single mom who LOVES to learn new tricks and flavors in my kitchen. My oldest would like me to learn more so I can teach her.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My friend Margo. She has taught me alot but since her stroke a couple of years ago she hasn't been able to walk and is in a home. She taught me patience spices and some cooking tricks. I wished we had more time in the kitchen.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would first pay off the debt that my ex husband left me with. Then take my kiddos on a weekend adventure to do anything they wanted to do. My kids are the reason why I wake up and breathe everyday. After that I would donate to the schools in town to help with sensory services for special needs kids as my daughter has autism. Children are so important in our future. And if theres anything left after that. Spilt it in half for my 2 kids and open a bank account for them so they can get a start.
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