Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
It’s really pretty simple, everybody likes Bobby Q. There’s also my outgoing personality.
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Receive Text UpdatesIt’s really about dishes and everything from pulled pork, brisket, ribs, chicken, and sauces all handcrafted with sides like bacon jalapeño mac & cheese, lobster, mac & cheese, street corn casserole, baked beans and pork and just all around good food that brings people to the table.
Who is your culinary inspiration?This is easy, my mother. She says that if you like two items don’t be scared to put them together because they’re all gonna end up in the same space.
What would you do with the $25,000?Spend it, if my wife lets me I’ll get a new smoker and if not, I’ll have to take her on a cruise.
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