Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I represent authentic southern cuisine while still appreciating cuisine from around the globe. I have plans for cook books, show, etc
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Cajun shrimp with fried grits and bread pudding with Jamaican rum custard sauce.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My family (grandmother, aunts and dad) has always been my biggest culinary inspiration. Sunday dinners and holidays were met with a full spread that covered the dining table.
What would you do with the $25,000?The funds will be used to develop and publish a signature cookbook that highlights my culinary style, original recipes, and passion for elevated comfort food. In addition, a portion of the funds will be allocated toward scaling production and distribution of my signature bread pudding product for placement in retail stores.
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