Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’m the type of chef that people will root for, I’m a hard-working, unpretentious cook, who likes bold flavors and daring techniques.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?I’m inspired by the energy of a busy restaurant and its controlled chaos. I’m inspired by bold flavors from different cultures and finding ways to bring those influences into elevated dishes, that still feel approachable and comforting.
What would you do with the $25,000?Take my grandchildren to Comic-Con and Disneyland.
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