Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’ve loved cooking since I can remember. After divorce I did everything myself. I watch shows recipes on Facebook and I had time.
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Receive Text UpdatesRump toast infused with whole garlic cloves. Baked long macaroni. Oven roasted broccoli spears drizzled in olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Both grandmothers. My Dad. My mom. The old tradition of going to grandma for Sunday dinner with extended family.
What would you do with the $25,000?My daughter just gave birth to identical twin boys. I would give her some seed money. I want to go to Italy.
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