Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

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Jamie Olson

I have been cooking in Maui Hawaii for 15 years now. Cooking is not only a passion of mine, but a lifestyle and a career.

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What is your signature dish?

Bulgogi glazed fried chicken sandwich, with kimchi, and spicy gochujang aioli. Side of country style potato salad.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

There are 3 Chefs in my life that give me real inspiration. They have not only taught me and trusted in me. But also have helped me, and worked side-by-side with me in the kitchen. Chef Taylor, Chef Aaron, and my current Chef Kaipo. I hope to be an inspiration to someone else one day; as the way they are to me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest into my son's future. No matter what he chooses, or what life throws at him. At least he would have a lilsomething to start with

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