Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Be recognized as a favorite chef, grow my culinary platform, creating unforgettable meals that bring people together.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Ms. Carla Hall herself & Gordon Ramsey
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the funds to grow my culinary brand, invest in new opportunities, create more content, and expand my reach as a chef.
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