Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Being born with Cerebral Palsy, most people didn't think I'd amount to anything but I am taking this opportunity to prove them wrong.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is a recipe my culinary inspiration taught me, Butternut Squash Soup. Containing butternut squash, apples, and cauliflower, this delicate, velvety dish is perfect for chilly fall nights.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my Aunt Barbara. She was a military veteran so I didn't get to see her often but every time she visited, she would teach me a new family recipe. Since her passing, I've chosen to devote my culinary journey to her and the amazing recipes she's taught me.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I was awarded $25,000, I would continue investing in my culinary education including specializing in nutrition. Additional monies would be used to open a culinary school teaching students with disabilities how to not only cook but thrive in a culinary environment.
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