Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking brings me joy, calms my spirit, and let's me show my family, friends and community, I love them, in a tangible way!
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Receive Text UpdatesSoup! I can make a soup out of anything and anything into a soup! My Green Chicken Chili and Thai Curry are fan favorites for sure!
Who is your culinary inspiration?Antonia Lofaso always amazes me with how much passion and laughter she mixes into every dish. I think you can taste joy!
What would you do with the $25,000?Europe! I have never 'crossed the pond', and I would love to see, hear, taste, touch and feel, all the places I've daydreamed of!
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