Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I don’t just cook food I plate comfort, culture, and comeback stories. One bite feels like Sunday dinner with a standing ovation.
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My signature dish is rich, soulful Nigerian egusi soup layers of bold flavor, slow tradition, and comfort that turns every table into family.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is the strong women in my family the kind who could turn simple ingredients into unforgettable meals filled with love, culture, and pride.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d invest the $25,000 into building Salad Divaz a fresh, culture-driven food brand with signature homemade dressing lines, wellness drinks, and unforgettable salads. As a 38-year-old single mother who worked hard to put my son through electrical school, this opportunity would help me turn years of sacrifice, hustle, and passion into my first step toward owning my own restaurant. I’m not just building a business I’m building legacy, health, and generational pride one plate at a
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