Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am a 6th generation Nevada girl who truly loves what she does! Sharing the love of food with folks through Cooking Classes and my shop.
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Food Art! I believe the Culinary Experience begins with your eyes...taking in the Experience with a beautifully, executed presentation. Whether it is my Tomato Explosion Salad or a Nibble and Nosh Board or Pedestal...it all begins with the presentation. After the Feast of the Eyes...anything and everything Italian. Mangia Bene!
Who is your culinary inspiration?There are so many folks who have shaped my Culinary life along the way. I learned to bake from my Australian next door neighbor in Las Vegas, Norma Allred. I was a Girl Scout for 9 years and our Troop always had an emphasis on food and gardening. The best thing my Mom made were reservations 🤣. Growing up in Las Vegas i was exposed to some of the best cuisine, both simple and elegant. And, of course...Martha Stewart 🥰
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won I would invest the funds right back into my 10 year old business. There are programs I would like to expand with our Cucina Campagna Cooking Classes including Kids Cooking, Healthy Eating as well as getting our Signature Housemade Products into production.
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