Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have a strong passion for food. I strive to make my dishes taste authentic, even taking tips from the pros.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?I've learned Jewish cooking from my mom and Italian cooking from my mother in law, the best of two worlds.
What would you do with the $25,000?My 75yo husband can retire and pay off bills.
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