Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

Eddie Balanzar

I love to cook, I love to bring joy to people and that’s what family means to me. Out on the deck, beautiful weather, great food

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Street tacos with homemade guacamole or Irish beef stew.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Melman , I love how simple and complex his food is at the same time

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’m not sure to be honest, never had the opportunity.

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