Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love cooking! It’s my very passion
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Auguste Esscofier Culinary institution
What would you do with the $25,000?Finish school & prepare to open a food truck or store front.
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