Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
For 30+ years, I’ve shared my love of cooking through authentic, flavourful dishes that bring people together.
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My signature dish is Trinidadian doubles. I make the bara (similar to a small flat bread) channa (chickpeas) and homemade condiments from scratch, creating a dish that’s packed with flavour, tradition, and heart.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration comes from the people who taught me that food is more than a meal—it’s culture, connection, and love. Every dish I make is inspired by the traditions and flavours that bring people together.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won the $25,000, I would invest it in growing my culinary brand, creating higher-quality content, and developing a cookbook that celebrates the recipes and flavours I love sharing with my audience. It would help me reach more people and continue building a community connected through food.
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