Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I would love to start my own restaurant or catering company that I could donate food to people in need and pay off debt.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom first since she was the one who got me into cooking and baking at a young age and then Bobby Flay because of his elevated dishes and love for a bit of kick.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would pay off some debt, pay my parents back for all the help they provide. Lastly. I would use the rest to finally lease out the space in my town to start my own restaurant!
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