Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I enjoy creating favorable food for my family and friends. Cooking has always been a passion that I've LOVES doing since I was 13.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Anything that smells good and looks fresh...finding a way to fill a tummy in the happiest healthiest manner.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would purchase a food truck, pay for my permits , start my 2nd LLC and get equipment to prepare magic in my own little BOX of Deliciousness.
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