Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love food and how it brings people together. It heals, entertains and nourishes us. It should be celebrated.
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Receive Text UpdatesMushroom risotto. Or according to my kids my meatloaf with mac’n’ cheese.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Anthony Boudain
What would you do with the $25,000?Going culinary school and opening up my own pop-up or catering business.
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