Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I worked as a cook for a military clubs as a civilian. I was picked to go to culinary school in Texas. I was hooked then on cooking.
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Receive Text UpdatesI have several but the one that stands out the most Enchiladas, lasagna and a cherry pie
Who is your culinary inspiration?I have always enjoyed Carla Hall watching her cook. Plus when she is judges people k
What would you do with the $25,000?I just lost my husband 6 months ago so I want to start my life over. Pay off a few bills then open a small restaurant with some cooking
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