Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have a colorful and tumultuous past that has lead me to loving my career as chef. I am ready to blossom and keep growing
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Togarashi pistachio crusted tuna. Edemame puree, pickled black berries and shallots. Flowers
Who is your culinary inspiration?Dan Barber, Anthony Bourdain, David Chang
What would you do with the $25,000?Buy my son a car and pay for both of my kids schooling. My daughter is starting a pastry business and wants to go to Valencia and my son wants to become a Game Warden
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