Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I believe everyones Favorite Chef should be someone relatable and that they can see themselves being and I believe that person is me.
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My signature dish is salmon, with an orange & honey glaze.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom was my biggest inspiration. It was always good being in the kitchen with her, making pies or cakes for the holidays. Before she passed she always made sure I learned her recipes that was past down from her mom and now to my daughter.
What would you do with the $25,000?Pay for our son's college education. He is the last of 6 amazing children.
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