Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Stocks and sauces.. That’s the key to everything.. That’s my passion.. My dream was being a saucier in Paris..
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Receive Text UpdatesBeans , greens, and cornbread, but I’m so much more.. I lived in Korea for two years.. And worked in a Mexican place for 5 years.. I went to culinary school for a bit, and worked at the best French restaurant and a winery.. Also a tapas place and pizza.. There’s nothing you can throw at me.. It’s all by design., I’ve worked where I could study and learn..
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother.. Marco Pierre White., Charlie Trotter. I staged at his place for free.. I went from OBX (Outer Banks) NC to Chicago.. So many to name..
What would you do with the $25,000?Give it to my mom..
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