Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I would really love to bring southern style cooking to San Diego! It’s a missing niche here.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration lies somewhere in between my mother and grandmother with personal touches/flair to elevate each dish (without compromising flavor and tradition).
What would you do with the $25,000?The prize money would be used to travel and experience different cuisines with my wife and young daughter.
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