Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love being on camera and know "food talk". I can cook and talk at the same time keeping the audience engaged and feeling empowered
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Receive Text UpdatesMy favorite dish is sauteed lemon chicken with capers atop a heap of garlic mashed potatoes lightly garnished with lemon zest and Italian parsley.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is Carla Hall! I"m not just saying that either. I remember seeing her and her husband on the show signaling eachother from aisle to aisle using sounds. They were regular people...family people. Like me! She inspired me to put my passion in my meals for my family. I also have a big personality. I love how Carla brings her smile and authentic self every time.
What would you do with the $25,000?As an educator, I would use it to support my non-profit (The Why Not Incubator) which is designed to empower and teach at-risk youth success skills in after-school. It's my dream to empower youth and help them become successful using their gifts! The funding will also allow me to provide free workshops for teachers and parents. We teach social skills, teamwork, culinary skills, and leadership skills. whynotincubator.org
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