Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Aspiring private chef blending healthier comfort food and performance nutrition to fuel athletes while creating memorable guest experiences.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My dad, and also chef Damon he is my mentor.
What would you do with the $25,000?Help pay for my moms medical bills and use the funds to start my catering business and branch out and start cooking privately.
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