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