Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Flavor with a story. I cook from struggle, soul, and creativity—turning simple ingredients into unforgettable meals people actually feel.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Emerald Lagasse
What would you do with the $25,000?I would start my business with my food truck and finish paying off culinary school
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