Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
There is nothing i can’t cook .I got the passion for cooking from being in the kitchen with my grandmother,and mom.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration comes primarily from my mother and grandmother. Growing up, I watched them cook with love, passion, and creativity, and that inspired me to develop my own relationship with food. They taught me that cooking is more than just making a meal — it’s about bringing people together, expressing culture, and creating memories. Their influence pushed me to explore many different styles of cuisine, including Afro-inspired dishes, Caribbean cuisine, Southern soul food,
What would you do with the $25,000?I would fund my food truck dream and make it a reality
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