Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My passion has been food since I can remember. I truly enjoy seeing someone enjoy my creations. Completely satisfying.
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Receive Text UpdatesIf I had to pick 1 I would have to pick Duck ala Orange. It was the very first classic dish I ever made (13) and since then I have stilled enjoyed making that dish.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My 1st was my Grandfather, he was amazing . I loved everything he made. 2nd was Julia Child
What would you do with the $25,000?Start a Food Truck Business!!!!!!!
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