Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My dream is to have an at home bakery, so I would love to win the money and start that dream!
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I'm not sure what my signature dish would be, but my chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies are always a fan favorite in my house!
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is Paul Hollywood, as well Prue Leith from The Great British Baking Show. They are who started my passion for baking
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the money to start my home bakery and start a college fund for my son
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