Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking is my love. My mission in life is to share with the world a homemade meal which creates connection, brings comfort, and spreads joy.
You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!
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Receive Text UpdatesBreakfast would be my absolute signature, and pancakes are my ultimate specialtyđ„
Who is your culinary inspiration?My cooking is a tribute to my Southern roots and the people who shaped my palate. I am deeply inspired by my grandmother’s talent in the kitchen, the legendary flair of Ms. Patti LaBelle, and my late father, who inspired my dedication to transforming Southern classics into healthy, nutritional meals.
What would you do with the $25,000?Winning this competition is a stepping stone toward my dream of entrepreneurship. My immediate priorities are to tithe 10% in faith, eliminate a few financial burdens, and build a secure life where I can spend precious time with my family.
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