Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I would honestly love the opportunity to get out there and get noticed. I come from a pretty small area and am well known for my cooking.
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Receive Text UpdatesI’m told my steaks are to die for but I think my pasta dishes are my signature.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Emeril Lagasse, his attitude and spin is my favorite
What would you do with the $25,000?Buy a food truck, and go to music festivals
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