Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love food, and love creating dishes from whatever is on hand. I want to open a small Cafe someday.
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Receive Text UpdatesWhatever I'm cooking that day! Depends on the season; fall is my favorite and with fresh ripe Jersey tomatoes, Tomatoe Pie! Winter...stuffed acorn squash. Spring, garlic scape pesto pasta. Summer is roasted corn salad. Also, my Salsa Verde is Award winning!
Who is your culinary inspiration?My mother, who grew up in Poland during WWII. Her palate is amazing and she is the best cook I have ever known. And of course, Lidia and Ina!
What would you do with the $25,000?Remodel my tiny kitchen! Take a foodie trip, and save for my cafe.
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