Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

Quarter-Finalist

Cynthia Hardin

As Stay at home mom of four Im always looking for something new and creative that the whole family will enjoy.

Currently 6

in the Quarter-Finals

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What is your signature dish?

Cajun pasta, southern cuisines.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Ina Garten has always been so fascinating to me. I want to be the Ina of northwest Arkansas. Such class, such Spunk. I love the way she pulls such delightful ingredients from her own gardens.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would start my own catering business. And start a small soup kitchen for my community.

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