Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the Favorite Chef because, im passionate about food, I love creating new dishes, and making people happy with food.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My late friend and former executive chef and restaurant owner Brett Jenkins
What would you do with the $25,000?Put it towards buying a food truck
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