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

Quarter-Finalist

Edward Bower

I should be the next Favorite Chef because of my passion and love of the culinary arts. I bring my heart and soul to the table.

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in the Quarter-Finals

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

Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday the 23rd of July at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

I can cook just about anything, but my signature dish would be slow roasted Baby Back ribs, finished on the grill with other hearty sides to accommodate.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My original would be Escoffier

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest in a possible business venture with one of my employers and open a great fast paced deli.

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