Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

Arkim alston

I bring passion, flavor, and creativity to every plate—turning meals into unforgettable experiences that bring people together.

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

I love to make everything it’s hard to pick one

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Carla hall

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I win the $25,000, I’ll use it to start my food truck and bring my food to more communities. Cooking has been my passion for years, and this would help turn that dream into something real while sharing my flavors with even more people.

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