Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the favorite chef because I can make some good food. I like to cook. I would use the money for my family
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the money to help my family
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