Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the favorite chef because prepaing food is one of my acts of service. I love preparing meals for my family and friends.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother and mother are my inspiration.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would pay off my debt and invest in my catering business.
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