Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have spent the last 18 years feeding unhoused and food insecure seniors in the Spokane community and would love this opportunity!
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Receive Text UpdatesI love to make my dad’s chili recipe. I make a big batch every fall and freeze it to enjoy all winter. It’s comfort food.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Hands down Anthony Bourdain. I put myself through college working in the restaurant industry. Kitchen Confidential completely hit home for me.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would share it between our three daughters.
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