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

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Caleb Hobbs

I’m looking to share my creativity and passion with others in culinary. My true goal though, is to combine culinary and therapy in a new way

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What is your signature dish?

Caramelized BBQ Salmon, Fried Corn, and rice (simple but elegant) full of flavor

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Chef Tobias Dorzon, Chef Kristi Brown, and Chef Boyd Brown. I don’t want to narrow it down to race (only), so I’ll use culture as well. I’ve personally meant and worked for Chef Kristi and attended the same academia as her. I’ve seen tangibly what dedication looks like and the success of building a brand from scratch looks like through her. As for Chef Tobias and Chef Boyd, their creativity, competitiveness, and the focus of making food that just simply taste good is a b

What would you do with the $25,000?

To start my business as well as further my education. I’m attending school for psychology soon and while also gaining experience in the kitchen. I hope to combine the two. I want to invite culinary into therapy, to educate, support, and transform lives as I nourish them physically and mentally.

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