Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Food is my art form — crafted with soul, served with heart, and designed to leave a lasting story beyond the plate.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Every single big mama in New Orleans and every guest Ive ever served.
What would you do with the $25,000?Create a culinary internship program that differs from existing programs helping the undeserved to get life experience credits through onsite kitchen time.
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