Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
The $25,000 would help pay for my mom's medical expenses while we keep her comfortable. Also pay for my adopted daughter's medical expenses!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My Grandmother! From the time I was 5yo, she had me on a stool helping cook all her signature dishes. She never made anything that wasn't absolutely to die for! Today even though she is gone, I still make all those dishes plus my own!
What would you do with the $25,000?Help pay for my mom's and my adopted daughter's medical bills. As well as get us into a better living situation.
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